Cerritos High School will be holding Graduation at Rants Stadium (at Gahr High School, 11111 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703) on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 7pm. Entrance will be by ticket only.
Thursday, May 22, 2025
YOU MUST BE AT SCHOOL ALL DAY ON 5/22 TO GO TO GRAD BASH
4:00pm - Line up for GradBash check-in (North Parking Lot). YOU MUST HAVE YOUR SCHOOL ID!!
A Safety Dog will be present at the security checkpoint
Buses will leave promptly at 4:30 pm (even if you are NOT here)
Universal Grad Bash Dress Code will be enforced.
Students who purchase GradBash tickets, but fail to complete their graduation requirements, will not be permitted to attend and will not receive a refund per contract.
Friday, May 23, 2025
GradBash buses will return at approximately 3:00 am to the North Parking lot.
No class for Seniors
Stole & Cord distribution and graduation ticket sales (pending availability) from 1:30-2:30 pm at the counseling windows.
Monday, May 26, 2025
No school - Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Senior Assembly and CHEF Luncheon - West Gym - Attendance is Mandatory, 10:30 am
Students are required to enter West Gym via the South Parking lot
Stoles, cords, and medallions are distributed to students who have earned them and didn't get them last week.
Candlerose Ceremony-Graduating Seniors Only in the CHS Theater, wear your gowns (no caps), 5:00 – 7:00pm
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
No School for Seniors
Graduation will be held at Gahr High School, 11111 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
Students must arrive no later than 5:45 pm at the Gahr High School gym. The ceremony begins at 7 pm.
Arrive with your cap and gown in your hands (not on you). Bring bobby pins to secure your cap after you go through the security check.
Cell phones will be allowed but can't be used during the ceremony. Students who violate this rule will be escorted off the field.
When you go through security we cannot hold items for you.
You may NOT decorate your cap
Only verified school-approved regalia can be worn during the ceremony.
No high heels/stilettos due to the artificial turf (this includes those with VIP tickets)
Entrance to graduation for family/friends is by ticket only. Gates will open at 5:30 pm for all ticketed guests.
Guests will not be permitted to enter the field after the ceremony.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Diploma pick-up (by graduates only no parents or siblings), 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, at the Counseling Windows
School ID required
School is still in session on Thursday for grades 9-11.
Get your copy now!
Click here to get a printable google doc with all of the important dates, times, and info.
Click here to see what is being distributed with the caps/gowns and what they all mean or represent. (click or scroll through)
All Seniors will receive four tickets for graduation with the option to purchase four additional tickets for $15 (CASH ONLY) on their assigned day of Ticket Distribution.
Graduation Ticket Distribution
Thursday, May 8 - Grad ticket distribution (4 free & buy up to 4 @ $15) (A-F) – 3:20-3:50 pm
Friday, May 9 - Grad ticket distribution (4 free & buy up to 4 @ $15) (G-L) – 3:20-3:50 pm
Monday, May 12- Grad ticket distribution (4 free & buy up to 4 @ $15) (M-Z) – 3:20-3:50 pm
Tuesday, May 13 - Make-up Ticket Distribution (4 free & buy up to 4 @ $15) - 3:20-3:50 pm
Extra Graduation Ticket Sales
(Max TWO tickets based on current availability)
Thursday, May 15 - Extra Grad ticket sales
(extra tickets are $15 each; based on availability) – 3:20-3:50 pm
Preferred Sideline Seating and Preferred Parking
Monday, May 5 - Tuesday, May 6 - Preferred Seating ($75)
& Preferred Parking Sales ($25) - at snack
Is due by April 30th!
The Senior Survey is required to gather data regarding the Class of 2025. Failure to complete the form may result in a hold for graduation tickets or diploma distribution. Your counselor will be monitoring your completion of the survey.
Students will receive a printed program with their diplomas.
Digital programs will be available for everyone else at cerritoshs.us/gradprogram/
(to be updated by 5/28/25)
Parking may be limited. If you would like a guaranteed parking spot, pre-sale "Preferred Parking" will be sold on Monday 5/5 and Tuesday 5/6 at snack ONLY.
Proceeds go to the Football Program.
$25 CASH ONLY @ Counselor Window
Contact Mrs. Monserratte to sign up!
Tuesday, 4/15/25, 3:30 pm
Must be a Senior
Must be at 95 merits
Must have good attendance
Must bring your own music
Must have lyrics memorized (No reading off phone)
Inspirational Song must be school appropriate!
Contact to sign up: Jessica.Monserratte@abcusd.us
Your contract was due Monday, 3/7. If you haven't turned one in, please turn a printed and signed contract into Mrs. Connie Malone in the front office by 3/7/25
Diplomas will be distributed at the Counseling Windows on:
Friday, May 30th, 1:30-3:00 pm,
At the Counseling Windows
Seniors only (no parents or siblings)
Click here for the letter and form
Please be advised that refund requests will not be honored if submitted beyond the due date. All balance refund requests must be submitted by June 30th (30 days following the end of the school year). It may take up to 2 weeks to process a refund upon receiving a request form.
Refunds will be in the form of a check only, and are subject to a $5.00 processing fee.