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graduation know before you go card.pdfKnow Before You Go: 2026 GCS High School Graduations
Plan for additional travel time due to the Church Street Bridge FULL CLOSURE and construction so you may arrive to Bon Secours Wellness Arena in time for the ceremony.
Expect Delays: Church Street bridge is under construction and all lanes will be completely closed during the month of May, including the week of graduations. Attendees should expect traffic delays, plan for alternative routes, and allow extra time for arrival.
Use GPS: For real-time traffic information and re-routing, utilize GPS mapping for the most up-to-date information.
Ride Share: Ride-sharing is encouraged. Consider car-pooling for smoother access to the arena.
Check Parking Availability: Plan your arrival in advance by checking the City of Greenville’s website which has real-time availability of surrounding parking garage spaces.
Arrive Early: Doors open 1 hour before the graduation ceremony start time.
Public Parking garages within .75 miles of the arena include:
Church Street Garage (0.1 mi): 320 N. Church St., Greenville, SC 29601
Commons Garage (0.5 mi): 60 Beattie Pl., Greenville, SC 29601
N. Laurens Street Deck (0.7 mi): 210 N. Laurens St., Greenville, SC 29601
Richardson Street Garage (0.75 mi): 66 Richardson St., Greenville, SC 29601
In addition to public parking garages, there are several private lots available within walking distance of Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Click here for more parking information.
Arrival Details:
Seating is based on a first come, first serve basis.
Bon Secours Wellness Arena has a clear bag policy. Please review the clear bag policy on the arena’s website linked here.
The First Citizens Bank Rotunda Entrance and Furman University Entrance will be open. View the arena map here.
CLASS OFGraduation Information
Graduation Information
It's almost time for Graduation! Everything you need to know is located in this slideshow. This information was shared with students during the Senior Meetings, but we encourage parents to take a look at it as well.
From Board Rule:
§ Student dress and attire for graduation shall reflect a formal celebration of achievement. All students participating in the graduation ceremony must wear the cap, gown, and academic regalia approved by the school. Academic regalia, such as tassels and cords, can only be worn if issued by Greenville County Schools, a Career Center, the Fine Arts Center, and/or the high school. Any other regalia or modification to the approved dress code will not be permitted.
Information about Paying for College
Information about Paying for College
Do you have questions about appealing Financial Aid decisions and need more information about merit scholarships? We've got you covered! SoFi is offering free webinars for college bound students and their families regarding paying for college.
There is one free on-demand option, and two other free webinars scheduled for April 14th and May 12th. Sign up at the link below.
Time to add some dates to your calendar!
Time to add some dates to your calendar!
Graduation Supplies Delivery: April 16th during all lunches in the Commons. If you missed this, check in Guidance.
Mandatory Senior Meetings: Monday, April 20th during 1st and 2nd block in the Commons
Prom: May 2nd at the Greenville Convention Center
Senior Chromebook Collection: May 7th in the Media Center
Yearbook Celebration: May 8th in the Commons
Senior Awards Night: May 12th (by invitation only)
Senior Exams: May 11th and 12th
Senior Elementary Walk: May 14th. Check the spreadsheet for each school's specific time and instructions.
Mandatory Graduation Practice: May 15th in the Commons at 9 am
Graduation: May 21st at 6:30 pm. Students need to arrive at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena by 5:15 pm
Senior Clapouts
Senior Clapouts
Elementary and Middle Schools are starting to reach out with their Senior Clapout infomation. Anything we get, we'll post on the spreadsheet below.
This is your chance to wear your cap and gown in the hallways of your former elementary and middle schools to inspire the the next groups of graduates!
Cap and Gown Reminders for Graduation
Cap and Gown Reminders for Graduation
Caps and gowns should arrive at Woodmont soon to be handed out after the first Senior Graduation Meeting on April 16th.
If you are planning to wear a sibling/cousin's cap and gown and will not be ordering, be sure to take a full length picture of you wearing it and send it to Ms. Goodwin at clgoodwi@greenville.k12.sc.us for approval.
If you've just forgotten, PLEASE ORDER ASAP from Herff Jones. These gowns take time to make!
If you don't need to order a cap and gown because you are not planning to walk at Graduation, please let your school counselor know! There's a form you must fill out.
If you need help paying for the cap and gown, please let Ms. Goodwin know. Her email is clgoodwi@greenville.k12.sc.us
Be sure you have ordered your Cap and Gown for Graduation!
Be sure you have ordered your Cap and Gown for Graduation!
Herff Jones is now able to take orders for your graduation cap and gown. You’ll go to the Herff Jones website to order.
You can shop by high school (Woodmont) and then navigate to just the cap and gown under Graduation Products, and then Grad Gear and Apparel. It is at the very bottom of the page with just a picture of the gown. Don't worry, it includes the cap and tassel.
UsingCAwithSchooLinks.pdfTrying to send your transcript to potential colleges?
Trying to send your transcript to potential colleges?
We got you! Woodmont uses Schoolinks to send transcripts to colleges as well as teacher recommendations. You'll want to tell Schoolinks about the applications you are filling out - that gives your school counselor a way to send your transcript securely through Parchment.
Check out this guide to using the College Application Manager in Schoolinks. As a reminder, Schoolinks is an app in your Backpack for Students.
Greenville - SchooLinks Student College Application GuideGreenville County College Fair
Greenville County College Fair
We had such a great time at the College Fair with our 11th and 12th graders! Be on the lookout for our next field trip.
CollegeFair2025.pdfNew College Visit Form.pdfPlanning to visit a college?
Planning to visit a college?
Pick up the College Visit Excuse Form in Attendance before you go!
Interested in attending a HBCU?
Interested in attending a HBCU?
This slide is fantastic resource for information about HBCU colleges including virtual tours. Click on the school's pennant to take a tour. The slide also includes a link to the Black Common App!
In South Carolina, we have 8 HBCU colleges:
Allen University- Columbia
Benedict College- Columbia
Claflin University- Orangeburg
Clinton College- Rock Hill
Denmark Technical College- Denmark
Morris College- Sumter
South Carolina State University- Orangeburg
Voorhees University- Denmark
FAFSA Information
FAFSA Information
Be sure to read the article, "Common Problems with the New FAFSA", before getting started. It has some great tips for getting it completed quickly.
FAFSA will send you the SAI (Student Aid Index) which is the basis for your financial aid package from colleges.
Remember, you'll be attending college in the Fall of 2026. You will want the '26-'27 FAFSA form. Don't get confused! The '26-'27 FAFSA form opened October 1st, 2025.
FAFSA Support
FAFSA Support
Thanks to grant funding from United Way Worldwide, United Way of Greenville County has partnered with Greenville Technical College to provide guidance and support to students and families navigating the complexities of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
For basic information, please dial 2-1-1 to contact our community resource line. This will connect you with one of our operators who can provide general FAFSA application and process information, as well as general resource navigation.
Check out this article for synopsis of the steps required to complete the FAFSA form.
FAFSA-FinAid-Guide-Class-2025-Eng.pdfFAFSA 25-26 Quick Guide (1).pdf
12th Grade Administrator
12th Grade Administrator
Ms. Chawana Goodwin
School Counselors
School Counselors
Ms. White: A-B
Ms. Garrett: C-Dr
Ms. Southerland: Du-Gr
Ms. Drummond: Gu-J
Ms. Morris: K-Ma
Ms. Brown: Mc-On
Ms. Niekamp: Op-R
Ms. Horne: S-Te
Ms. Caldwell: Th-Z
Graduation Coach
Graduation Coach
Ms. Taylor
Important Things to Remember
Important Things to Remember
Attendance
Attendance
It is possible to fail a class due to attendance
Missing too many classes will mean you need to serve Seat Time Recovery. You cannot serve Seat Time after you graduate.
Seat Time Recovery sessions only available on certain days and times for a fee
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Fulfill the SC Diploma Requirements as specified by the State Department of Education
Meet attendance requirements
Meet behavior standards as stated in student handbook
Report abuse