GRADUATION AND TICKETS
RAIN DATE FOR GRADUATION IS THURSDAY, MAY 22ND
Admin will a make decision the morning of May 21st
RAIN DATE FOR GRADUATION IS THURSDAY, MAY 22ND
Admin will a make decision the morning of May 21st
TICKETS ARE REQUIRED for the 2025 Graduation Ceremony. Each Hersey family will receive 8 General Admission tickets.
Seniors who have met all school obligations (library fines, return of books, financial obligations, etc.) will be given their 8 General Admission tickets at Cap and Gown pickup on May 14th. All other seniors can pick up thier tickets in the Main Office (located in the Titre Room) once they have cleared their outstanding obligations.
In order to see if there are any outstanding obligations, please log into Infinite Campus prior to 5/14/25.
ACCESSIBLE seating will be on the track alongside the graduates, as well as some limited lower rows in the bleachers. Bleacher handicap seating is first come, first serve. ACCESSIBLE seating on the track REQUIRES A TICKET. You can EXCHANGE a general admission ticket for AN ACCESSIBLE track ticket in the Main Office (Titre Room) starting Thursday, May 15th. You may have one other family member sit with them. - ie - If you need 2 handicap tickets, you will turn in 2 GA tickets in exchange for 2 ACCESSIBLE tickets. ITEMS NOT ALLOWED IN THE STADIUM: STADIUM CHAIRS, BALLONS, NOISE MAKERS, SIGNS AND UMBRELLAS. Thank you for your consideration.
Graduation rehearsal is Wednesday, May 21st in Roland Goins Memorial Stadium and is mandatory for all who choose to participate in the ceremony. Graduation rehersal will begin as soon as the Honors Assembly has concluded at approximately 11:30 AM
After rehearsal, seniors are free to leave campus and do not need to return until 5:45 p.m.
*Seating assignments will be shared directly to students via email.
GRADUATION CEREMONY
LIVE STREAM LINK FOR 7:00 PM CEREMONY: WATCH HERE
The graduation ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in Roland R. Goins Stadium.
Students arrive at 5:45
Ceremony begins at 7:00 PM
Gates open at 6:00 PM
Tickets ARE required for entry for both general admission as well as handicap seating on the track.
Graduates should be in the Field House by 5:45 PM. Graduates enter through Door 36.
Dress Code
Graduation is a formal ceremony, attire should be appropriate for the event.
NO heels are allowed on the turf, wedges are acceptable.
Stadium
Please do not bring balloons, noise makers, stadium seats or large signs. We appreciate your cooperation.
Smoke/Vape Free Campus
John Hersey High School is a smoke-free campus. No smoking and vaping will be tolerated before, during, or after the ceremony.
ACCESSIBLE Seating and Parking
ACCESSIBLE seating will be on the track alongside the graduates as well as some limited lower rows in the bleachers. Bleacher handicap seating is first come, first serve. Track accessible seating requires an ACCESSIBLE ticket. Your student may exchange a general admission ticket for a handicap track ticket. You may have one other family member sit with them. HANDICAP PARKING will be near the tennis courts (North Lot), but you must enter through the WEST LOT. A Handicap placard must be visible.