Graduation
Class of 2023 Graduation
When: June 7th
Time: 5pm
Where: Hawthorne High's Football Field
Tickets: 6 tickets
Kids 5 and under DO NOT need a ticket.
NO extra tickets will be sold.
RED Cap & Gown will be distributed during senior activities week
Graduation Dos & Don'ts & Senior Festival: Monday, June 5th at TBD
Graduation Practice & Senior Breakfast: Tuesday, June 6th at TBD
Graduation Day: Graduates are expected to be in their cap & gowns in their respected gyms at 2:30pm on June 7th.
NO balloons, noise makers, and umbrellas will be allowed.
We want to make sure everyone has an enjoyable graduation experience. You will not be able to enter the field with these items.
Cap Decoration
Color: Cap & Gown is RED
Distribution: June 5th during Senior Festival
Size: your cap is 9.5X9.5
You may decorate your cap for graduation. It is extremely important that you AVOID anything that is inappropriate. Don't decorate it with inappropriate items or words that may cost you participating in the graduation ceremony.
When you decorate your cap, keep the following items in mind:
Show pride of your accomplishments
Demonstrate LEAPS
No more than 2" tall
What if I didn't order a cap & gown?
Extra cap & gowns were ordered, you will get one that's closest to your size.
Can I decorate my gown?
No.
Also, NO FLAGS are allowed to be wrapped around your gown.
Can I wear my own cords and sashes?
No.
The only cords and sashes allowed are the ones given to you by school or a club.
If you wear one that wasn't school approved, it will be taken away from you and you can retrieve it the next day.
Clivabeth Photography
We are excited to have Clivabeth Photography capture the Class of 2023 Hawthorne High School Graduation Ceremony and Post-Ceremony Portraits! Subscribe to the gallery today to be notified when photos are ready!
Subscribe to the Class of 2023 Graduation Photo Gallery:
SMS Text: HawthorneGrad2023
to the phone number 90738
Parking
Note: The following information is subject to change.
It is advised for you to park on W. 124th St.
Another parking area will be available next to the J, K, L Buildings also known as Coast Lot.
This gate for this parking lot will be closed at 4:45 pm to 5:15 pm.
Families & friends with tickets will enter onto the football field from the W. 124th St entrance.
The main entrance to the school WILL NOT be open.
Graduation Ceremony will start at 5pm.
Graduates are expected to be in their respected gyms by 2:30pm. Graduates can enter through the office.
Diploma Pick-Up
Note: The following information is subject to change.
Graduates will receive their actual diploma after graduation once all fees are cleared.
Your diploma will be available for pick up in the Main Office from 9am - 11am; 1pm to 3pm
Dates Last Names
June 22 A - H
June 23 I - Q
June 24 R - Z