FAQ

FAQs:

How many graduation tickets will I get? 

• Each student will receive 10 graduation tickets. 

When do the doors open on May 26th? 

• Doors to the NOW Arena open at 6:00 pm for Wheeling High School's graduation.  All graduates and spectators will pass through metal detectors.  All spectators entering the Arena will go through both a security screening and a bag check.  Spectators will enter through Door #1 (the main entrance).  Graduates will enter through Door #11 in the back of the building.

Can we bring balloons? 

• No balloons are allowed in the arena during the ceremony. Please keep them in your car for after the ceremony.

Where is parking? Is there handicap parking?

• There is plenty of parking available at the NOW Arena.  Attendants will be on duty to assist with parking. Handicapped parking will be located near the main entrance (Door #1). Only vehicles with an official handicapped tag will be permitted to park in this area. 

Is handicapped seating available at the NOW Arena?

• There are multiple seating areas for handicapped individuals. A staff member at NOW Arena will assist with seating. There is only enough room for one family member to sit with the handicapped individual in the designated handicapped areas.

Can I get up and take pictures as my child walks across the stage? 

• No.  Wheeling High School has contracted a professional photographer to take pictures of every graduate as they walk across the stage. The company will contact every family with the opportunity to purchase copies of the photographs. Please do not stand, as this may block the view of other spectators.  See the photography page for more information.

Who do I contact if I have questions about graduation?

• Questions about graduation can be directed to Megan Baker:

megan.baker@d214.org 

847.718.7311