Thousands of Virginia Beach City Public School students make up the Class of 2024.

Commencement ceremonies at the Virginia Beach Convention Center celebrate learning, growth and memories from kindergarten through high school.

Graduates savor the last moments of their journey before transferring their tassels and tossing their caps, while family members and educators watch with pride and perhaps a bittersweet glimmer in their eyes.

In addition to the photos, below, many more images can be found on Flickr here.

Here are some facts about the Class of 2024, as of June 14:

• Total number of graduates: 4,878
• Scholarships Offered: $118,735,209
• Scholarships Accepted: $57,566,912
• Total number of graduates receiving at least one Virginia Department of Education diploma seal: 2,850
• Total number of students graduating with at least a 3.0 GPA or higher: 2,438
• Post-Secondary Plans (These plans were reported by students to their high schools.):
  • Two-year college: 934
  • Four-year college: 2,754
  • Apprenticeship/Business School/Trade School: 252
  • Enlisting in the military: 192
  • Entering the workforce: 197

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Green Run High School

Green Run Collegiate

First Colonial High School

Cox High School

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Kempsville High School

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