GRADUATION CEREMONY

GRADUATION REHEARSAL

Date: Thursday,  May 28th, 2026

Time: 7:30 A.M. 

Place: Cougar Stadium (COC)

Graduation rehearsal is mandatory and students must attend to participate in the graduation ceremony. STUDENTS MUST ARRIVE AT COUGAR STADIUM (COC) BY 7:15 A.M. AND BE SEATED IN THEIR ASSIGNED GRADUATION SEAT. Students shout NOT bring their cap & gown. Dress comfortably and be prepared for possible warm/sunny conditions.

Rehearsal will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m. 

LIVE STREAM 

We will be live-streaming the ceremony!  Access to the live stream will only be available with this link.  You will not be able to search on YouTube to find the event, you must have and use the link.  This is a "live only" event, meaning it will not be accessible on YouTube after the actual event concludes.   

2026 Castaic Graduation Streaming Link: Will Be Provided 2 Weeks Prior to the Event

GRADUATION VIDEO

Visit this link in May of 2026 to order the Castaic High School Graduation Ceremony Video.  This video is produced by the Castaic ASB, and can only be reserved through the ASB webstore.  Every single Castaic graduating senior will be featured in the video, making it a great buy to show family, friends, and neighbors. All orders must be received by TBD.

Cost: The Graduation Video is part of the 2026 Senior VIP Package. For all others,  the cost is $50 with ASB Card ($55 without ASB Card).

For all non Senior VIPs, visit the ASB Webstore to Purchase-Senior Video  (Click on "Seniors" under categories to find the Graduation Ceremony Video Link)

GRADUATION PHOTOS

Graduation photographs from O'Connor Photography are available by clicking here: Graduation Photos---LINK Coming May 2026

GRADUATION TICKETS 

Ten tickets will be handed out to each senior during graduation practice the morning of May 28th.  For students to receive their tickets, they must attend the graduation practice.  Students needing extra tickets should first check with friends/classmates to see if they can acquire any tickets that will go unused.  Those students who still need additional tickets can request five extra tickets using the following link. Any requests beyond five additional tickets will require the approval of school administration. See the link below for additional details.   

Extra Graduation Ticket Request Form

GRADUATION CEREMONY 

DATE:      Thursday, May 28th

TIME:      7:00 P.M.

PLACE:     College of the Canyons

All graduates are to report to the East Gym at COC by 5:45 p.m.  Caps and gowns shall be worn.  

COC gates will be open to families and guests starting at 5:30 p.m. Guests are asked to be in their seats by no later than 6:45 p.m. The ceremony will end at approximately 8:15 p.m. Families and guests are welcome down on the field immediately after the ceremony to congratulate their graduates. The field will be cleared 30 minutes after the conclusion of the ceremony. Please observe the countdown that will be displayed on the video boards within the stadium and promptly exit the stadium once the 30 minutes has expired.

***Admission is by ticket only***

ACCESSIBLE SEATING

Accessible seating is available on the West (home/press box) side of Cougar Stadium. Seating is accessed by the gate to the track/field on the North side of the West Stands. Those requiring accessible seating will be allowed one guest to accompany them to the accessible seating section. All other members of a student's party will need to view the ceremony from the main stands. We have plenty of accessible seating and it is not necessary to pre-reserve.

DIPLOMA DISTRIBUTION

Date: Tuesday,  June 2nd

Time: See Breakdown Below

Place: Castaic HS Performing Arts Center

Diploma distribution will take place in the Performing Arts Center Lobby according to the schedule below. Any students with outstanding delinquencies, including textbooks/library books that need to be returned, will not be allowed to pick-up their diploma until being cleared by the library/ASB. Graduates must present their Castaic HS ID to pickup their diploma and cannot pickup diplomas for friends.

9:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. January/February/March/April Birthdays

9:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. May/June/July/August Birthdays

10:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. September/October/November/December Birthdays