Graduation

MHS Graduation Ticket Pull

WHEN & WHERE

• DATE: May 13 & May 14

• TIME: 10:35 AM – 1:20 PM  (Lunches)

• LOCATION: MHS Cafeteria

ABOUT TICKET PULL

• Tickets will be picked up from each senior's counselor in the cafeteria at the dates and times listed.  To be eligible to pick up tickets, seniors will need with them:

  1. A Carnival Ticket from MHS Bookkeeper, Ashley Griffin, which indicates fines have been cleared

  2. A Technology Clear Form from MHS Technologist, Jolene Jenkins, which indicates technology has been turned in

• Students will randomly pull tickets.  

• Each student will be given 2 parking passes for their family

• All senior students are able to pull tickets, but if fines or technology have not been taken care of, your counselor will hold tickets until you are cleared.

• If you were pre-approved for Special Seating Tickets, please see Mr. Johnson in the cafeteria to pick up tickets.

• Please note that ticket pull is COMPLETELY RANDOM!  This means that the first person to draw and the last person to draw have an equal chance of getting the best (or worst) seats!  Also, because ticket pull is random, it is not dependent on your place in line or lunch period. 

EXTRA TICKETS

Students will be able to request one additional ticket when they pick up their graduation tickets. Extra tickets will be distributed to students during lunches only beginning on May 18.  There will be no extra tickets at The Center.  There will be no additional viewing room at The Center. If you do not have enough tickets, your family/friends can view the graduation online from MISDTV Productions.

TICKET PULL ELIGIBILITY

In order for seniors to be eligible for Ticket Pull, they must meet the following requirements:

1. Turn in your Chromebook and charger.  For full details, see the Chromebook Collection page.  

2. Pay all fines and fees.  See the bookkeeper for questions or to make in-person payments.  Fines may also be paid online via credit card through Skyward, which will take you to PayK12.

3. Make sure you have completed your FAFSA and Peace Officer Training and Graduation Requirements before getting tickets.  If these requirements are outstanding, you will receive a notification from your counselor.

Note that all senior students will be eligible to pull tickets, but if fines or technology has not been taken care of, counselors will hold graduation tickets until these items are cleared.

MISD Bag Policy

Family and friends will be expected to follow MISD Bag Policy.  Please be sure to share this information with any guests to ensure a smooth entrance into graduation.

MHS Graduation Day Information

ARRIVAL FOR GRADUATES

• Park by the MHS cafeteria (either side)

• Head straight inside to the cafeteria

• Arrival time 4:00 PM

ATTIRE FOR GRADUATES

• You must have the graduation robe, hat, and tassel as ordered from Jostens

• Wear business casual clothing

• Gentlemen: Wear slacks, a polo or button up shirt, and dark dress shoes.

• Ladies: Wear slacks or dresses and dress shoes.

• NO jeans, shorts, sneakers, or flip flops allowed.

• There is a very long walk from backstage to your seat and the long walk across stage. For that reason, we highly recommend wearing flat, comfortable shoes. If you are wearing heels, PRACTICE walking in those heels before graduation day.

• Leave all bags and large purses at home.  Ladies, if needed, a small purse that fits UNDER your robe to hold your essentials is allowed.

• Any items that cannot fit in your pocket (or a small, under-robe purse) will be collected and you will have to wait after graduation to retrieve these items.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• No purses/bags worn OVER the robe

• No AirPods, headphones, or earbuds allowed; leave them at home.

• No noisemakers of any kind are allowed at graduation.

• No decorated graduation caps; if you decorate your cap, it will be collected before the ceremony begins.

• No unapproved regalia; only regalia which is handed out at the Senior Awards Ceremony may be worn at Graduation

TRANSPORTATION FOR GRADUATES

• We will ride a bus to the Center for Performing Arts but ONLY ONE bus will return.

• Arrange for your family to take you away from the Center after graduation.

• Pre-arrange for a spot to meet your parents after graduation at The Center for Performing Arts.

• Unless you ride the one bus back to MHS, you can park at MHS, but someone will need to bring you back.

REMINDERS

• Full details can be found on the MISD Student Facts for Graduation 2024-2025 document (below)

• MHS will send an email with a link for graduation pictures.

• All MISD graduation ceremonies are streamed live online at MISDTV Productions.

• Bag Policy:

  • Guests must abide by the Clear Bag Policy; click link for full details

  • All guests entering the theater during an event may be subject to a metal-detector screening, visual inspection and/or a bag inspection conducted by security personnel.  The purpose of the inspection is to detect prohibited items. 

  • The venue strictly prohibits backpacks (zipped bags) and large oversized bags.