Graduation

Class of 2024 Graduation

Graduation Rules & Regulations

Remember: Graduation is a formal and respectful event. Family and friends should abide by our school rules. Please be respectful of all graduates and their families. 

The following items are NOT allowed during the ceremony: 

Additional Graduation Information: 

We want to make sure everyone has an enjoyable graduation experience. You will not be able to enter the field with these items.

Graduation Pictures

Clivabeth Photography will be our official photographers for Graduation. Make sure you subscribe to view photos that will be taken on the day of Graduation. 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact them at hello@clivabeth.com

Commencement Group

To make your graduate gift an easy process, we have teamed up with The Commencement Group to help you with your graduate's gifts on the day of graduation. 

 All online orders will be available for pickup on site the day of the graduation. 

Click HERE to place your order. 

https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/hawthornehs/

Cap Decoration 

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: 

What if I didn't order a cap & gown? 

Can I decorate my gown? 

Can I wear my own cords and sashes? 

Parking 

Note: The following information is subject to change. 

It is advised for you to park according to where your student will be seated.


Make sure you park according to the color of your ticket: 

Parking is not available by the Hawthorne Community Pool and the Coast Fitness lot;  your vehicle would be subject to tow.

The main entrance to the school WILL NOT be open. 

Graduation Ceremony will start at 3pm. Gates will open to those with tickets at 2:15pm. 

Graduates are expected to be in their respected gyms by 12:30pm. 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

Thursday, June 13th     A-L

Friday, June 14th       M-Z