Class of 2026
Graduation Day Information
Friday, May 29, 2026
Friday, May 29, 2026
New this year: Families are responsible for transportation after the ceremony.
Please plan to meet your graduate following the ceremony if they will be attending the Senior Party or other celebrations.
8:15 a.m. – Main Gym
Please bring your cap and gown.
Pancake social provided by Student Council
Full graduation walkthrough and ceremony expectations for both RHS and LPAA
Required Grad Walk at RMS and RES at 10:15 a.m.
Transportation is not provided
Created and led by members of the Class of 2026
Friday Afternoon • May 29
SHMS, Highland & Shannon Park — Arrive 1:15 p.m. • Walk 1:30 p.m.
East Lake & Thomas Lake — Arrive 2:15 p.m. • Walk 2:30 p.m.
Parkview — Arrive 2:50 p.m. • Walk 3:00 p.m.
Red Pine — Arrive 2:55 p.m. • Walk 3:10 p.m.
Graduate Arrival
5:10 p.m. at RHS
Cap and gown required.
All graduates are REQUIRED to ride the bus from RHS to Lee & Penny Anderson Arena.
Ceremony starts 7:00 p.m.
Graduates enter at 6:50 p.m.
Ceremony ends at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Irishpalozza: The Farewell Tour
Urban Air • 10:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. following graduation. Doors lock at 10:45 p.m.
Transportation to/from the event is the responsibility of families
Student ID and ticket required. Waivers required for participation
Monday, June 1, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
South Commons at RHS
If you are unable to pick up your diploma during this time, it may be picked up later in the RHS Main Office during regular office hours.
For general graduation questions, please contact Shannon Bornholdt at 651-423-7508 or email at shannon.bornholdt@district196.org