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If you need special accommodations regarding gown color or cost, please contact Ms. Kihara <rkihara@kkhs.k12.hi.us> or your grade-level counselor ASAP.
To ensure all cap & gown attire is consistent in color and style, participants need to order these items through Jostens. To make an order of your cap & gown unit, call Jostens 1-800-567-8367 or go online to jostens.com.
More details regarding ordering your commencement gear, click here.
Gowns for participants should be 8” – 10” from the floor (mid-calf). Seniors must try on their gown as soon as it is received in March. Exchanges can be made for gowns that do not fit. Take into consideration that gowns are full and sleeves are wide before returning a gown. Caps are one size fits most. Caps & gowns should be the appropriate, approved color and style. Caps can be attached with bobby pins or tape.
Grad tassels, grad cords, honor cords/stoles will be distributed on Commencement Day just prior to the ceremony beginning. Diploma covers will be handed out during the ceremony.
Seniors not properly dressed according to the dress code will be removed from the line and will not participate in the ceremony.
Option A:
Black dress or black skirt and black top (no t-shirts)
Length may not be longer than the gown
No long sleeves that will extend beyond the graduation gown.
Option B:
White long-sleeved, button-down, collared shirt
Solid black tie (no bow ties)
Black dress pants/slacks (no black jeans)
All students:
Footwear:
Black dress shoes (worn w/ black socks);
Black sandals
No stiletto/pointed heels
Corked-wedge heels are OK, as long as fabric part of shoe is ALL BLACK
No tabis, Crocs, boots, slippers, or casual/sports shoes
No lei, ribbons, gloves, or excessive amounts of jewelry may be worn
No dark or sun glasses, no backpacks, purses, cell phones, keys, etc., will be allowed
All caps and gowns must be clean and free from any damage and decoration: no messages or marking on the cap or gown
No gum chewing, eating, or drinking allowing during the ceremony
No carrying or displaying signs, posters, flags, or banners during the ceremony
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