JUNE Graduation Dates to remember: 

Senior Meeting ~ March 4, 2026 @ Time TBD ~ MPHS Auditorium

Graduation Rehearsal ~ Wednesday, June 10 ~ 9:30 am ~ Bojangles Coliseum

Graduation Ceremony ~ Thursday, June 11 ~ 7:00 pm ~ Bojangles Coliseum

**All are required if you intend to participate in the June graduation ceremony. 

See details at the links above.**

⇨ June Grads Seating Chart 2026 ⇦

Will be posted at the end of May

⇨ Graduates with challenging name pronunciations ⇦

Click Here to submit a recording of your name pronunciation before MAY 15.

(Must be logged in to CMS email to access this.)

⇨ OUTSTANDING SENIOR FINANCIAL or CHROMEBOOK OBLIGATIONS ⇦

Will be posted at the end of May

Students that have not cleared their financial / chrome book obligations by Date TBD will not receive their diploma at the graduation ceremony.  They will have to clear their financial obligations with the MPHS Financial Secretary to pick up their diploma in the main office during summer hours (M-Th / 8-2pm) after their financial obligations have been resolved.

GRAD INFO FOR REHEARSAL EXEMPT STUDENTS

Will be posted at the end of May

(Absence must be PRE-APPROVED by Mr. Folk or grad will be removed from ceremony)

GRADUATION INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES

LIVE STREAM LINK

*link will be live prior to the event start time*

*will be available as a recording after the event*

GUEST TICKETS 

We will know more when we know what venue we are using.

HANDICAPPED GUEST SEATING

We will know more when we know what venue we are using.

BAG POLICY & PROHIBITED ITEMS

We will know more when we know what venue we are using.

The following items are prohibited: 

air horns, backpacks, balloons, banners, duffel bags, fanny packs, 

flowers, gifts, noise makers, packages, strollers, and outside food/beverages.

This is Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and Charlotte-Mecklenburg School policy.  

Only official school personnel will be allowed on the arena floor with the graduates. 

GUEST BEHAVIOR

​We have been asked to stress that this is an important, serious program, not a sporting event. Appropriate audience behavior is essential to maintaining the dignity of the program. We have talked with all graduates about their behavior and the consequences of misbehavior. We ask that guests show the same respect to the graduates’ families and guests as they will show to their classmates. 

REMINDERS TO GRADUATES

Arrive by 6 pm

Enter at Bojangles dressed in your cap & gown.

Immediately find your Junior Marshal in the backstage area to get your name card.

Appropriate Dress:

Dresses, Dress Pants (no jeans or shorts), collared shirt, appropriate shoes. 

No plastic footwear, beach shoes, or sneakers are allowed. 

Be thoughtful about shoe choice, especially ones that may be difficult to walk in.

Students should wear the stole that came with the cap and gown package.

No messages on caps. 

Cords/Stoles Policy is TBD by the district.

You may not carry anything in your hands, and no bags are permitted for graduates.

Appropriate Behavior:

Comply with all staff requests and follow your Junior Marshal's instructions.

No cell phone use during ceremony. Always respectful of other graduates and their families.

You will be checked for contraband when you enter the arena.

Collecting your Diploma:

Your diploma should be available at the conclusion of the ceremony backstage. 

If it is not there, look to a neighboring table - it may be out of order. 

If you still cannot find it or it's misprinted, 

Call or visit the MP Main Office beginning at 10am the day after the ceremony for assistance. 

Summer Hours for CMS Schools:

Beginning Monday, June 15, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will observe summer schedules. 

Schools and departments will be open to the public Monday-Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2-4:30 p.m. 

Closed on Fridays through early August.

The district will be closed to the public the week of July 4th.