The 2017-18 school year is coming to a close for area schools, as seniors say goodbye and earn recognition for completing high school.

Pella Christian seniors will be the first to claim their diplomas, as their commencement begins tonight at 7pm at the high school. Pleasantville, Twin Cedars, and Melcher-Dallas will have their graduations on Sunday, with all three beginning at 2pm in their respective gymnasiums. Pella High School graduates on Friday, May 25th at the Vermeer Pavilion at 7:30pm, while Knoxville and PCM High Schools will have their ceremonies on Sunday, May 27th at 2pm.