Updated as of Thursday April 24, 2025
Please don’t forget to request your FINAL TRANSCRIPT to be sent to your school.
See Ms. Uyehara (registrar) for any questions
GRADUATION REHEARSAL REMINDERS FOR SENIORS
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning
Participation in Commencement is 100% voluntary and is a privilege. Chapter 19 is in effect through commencement.
Enter through the Haleakala Highway entrance and park in the back parking lot.
Gym doors will lock at 8:00 AM. Make sure you arrive before that time. Obligations will be checked before entering the gym. Seniors who have not cleared their obligations will not be participating.
Attendance will be taken at 8:00 AM each day.
Lunch: Bring ID if you are ordering lunch from the cafeteria on Tuesday & Wednesday, unless you are bringing your own lunch. Students will only be able to get school lunch if they have their ID. Think of this as a field trip, your lunch should be with you when you enter the gym in the morning. No lunches should be dropped off at the front office.
NO GUM. We all need to do our part and take care of OUR facilities.
Students are responsible for any valuables they might bring to rehearsals.
Recommendation: Wear comfortable clothing for hot weather; but please abide by the dress code. Wear a hat and bring sunscreen. Bring plenty of water & beach towel.
Chairs and large umbrellas will not be allowed on the field, but you can use these items during breaks in the bleachers.
No tents will be allowed on the field as it may cause damage to the facilities.
You may want to bring your graduation shoes to the Wednesday rehearsal to practice walking in them.
You will be receiving your fifteen (15) guest tickets and three (3) parking passes on Tuesday, May 20.
Rehearsal on Thursday will end around 11:15am (could be earlier). Seniors must provide their own transportation to and from rehearsals. Those who ride the bus must make their own arrangements as rehearsal ends.
GRADUATION CEREMONY REMINDERS FOR SENIORS
Thursday after rehearsal
Have someone drop you off at campus. Drop off 4:15 - 4:25 pm through the Haleakala Hwy entrance. ATTENDANCE WILL BE TAKEN AT 4:40PM.
Only graduates are allowed in the gym.
Do not bring any valuables with you as no staff member will be responsible for anything you bring (phones, sun glasses, cameras, wallets, purses, keys, bags, makeup, etc.). You will NOT be let into the gym if you have anything extra on your person.
NO GUM.
You must come dressed to the gym in the appropriate graduation attire:
Appropriate: black dress pants, white long sleeved, collared shirt, black tie, black socks, black dress shoes, black dress (or black top & skirt) that does not hang below the gown, completely black dress shoes or sandals (Use electrical tape or black marker to cover anything that is not black)
Inappropriate: jeans, khakis, sports/casual shoes, casual clothing, slippers, stiletto/pointed heels
Keep jewelry to a minimum.
Carry your cap and gown when you enter the gym so we can check your dress code.
All cords and tassels will be distributed in the gym prior to the ceremony.
To maintain a consistent appearance during the graduation ceremony, only school-provided stoles and cords may be worn and graduation caps must remain undecorated.
Bring bobby pins to secure your cap to your hair as it can be windy in the stadium.
The ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 PM. Be aware of Project Grad check-in time.