Welcome to
Westlake Baccalaureate
Host of the Westlake High School Class of 2025 Baccalaureate Service
Welcome to
Westlake Baccalaureate
Host of the Westlake High School Class of 2025 Baccalaureate Service
Important dates and timelines:
Sunday May 18, 2025 at 5pm
Westlake High School Class of 2025 ~ Baccalaureate Service
Riverbend Centre ~ 4214 N Capital of Texas Hwy, ~ Austin, TX 78746
Student speakers and performers should arrive in caps and gowns at various times between 3:30-4:00pm, which have already communicated to them.
4:15pm - Graduates arrive in caps and gowns
4:30pm - Doors open for families
4:45pm - Graduates proceed into auditorium
5:00pm - Service begins
6:30pm - Service ends
6:30pm on - Graduates and families are welcome to proceed to the outdoor courtyard to take photos
NOTE: Add 30 extra minutes in travel time to account for possible delays due to major Loop 360 construction. Obey signs, don’t block traffic, and respect handicapped spaces. Riverbend is handicapped-accessible. Park in marked spaces and ask ushers for direction for seating.
May 21, 2025 at 7pm
Visit Westlake High School Class of 2025 Graduation for details
Senior Dedications
New in 2025, Westlake Baccalaureate offered Senior Dedications at various levels. Many dedications are currently featured on our social media platforms, and all dedications will be displayed at Baccalaureate.
Scholarship Sponsorships
Families, faith centers, and businesses are invited to sponsor Baccalaureate scholarships. With your support, we can continue the tradition of recognizing seniors who have lived their faith in extraordinary ways in their high school careers.
We are grateful for the Family of Ava Enochs for their generous sponsorship of a 2025 Baccalaureate Scholarship.
General Donations
We warmly welcome general donations to dedications or scholarships. Please see our donations page for donation options.
We were thrilled to offer these opportunities for families, faith centers, and businesses to express their support for the Class of 2025 graduates as they reach this special part of their educational and personal development journeys. All donations received from directly fund the expenses associated with the production of this beautiful service, and will ensure that the rich Westlake High School Baccalaureate tradition can continue for many years to come.
Westlake High School Baccalaureate is a non-profit, with tax receipts provided for donations.
Westlake Baccalaureate is a student-led, inter-faith service held to offer blessings to seniors of all faiths. The ceremony includes student statements, readings, and live music provided by Westlake High School Fine Arts students from band, choir, and orchestra. A tradition dating back four decades in the Westlake community, this service has evolved and grown, now enjoying the participation of a large portion of the graduating class’s students and their families. The event is free requires no tickets.
2024 Baccalaureate Program
The Westlake Baccalaureate is entirely funded by generous families like you and donations from various faith communities. The Westlake Baccalaureate Committee, comprised of volunteer parents of students at Westlake High School, produces the event each year. We warmly welcome donations and volunteers.