Commencement Information

IMPORTANT 2025 COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION

Please note that some information is tentative and may change prior to the event. Any changes will be updated on this website

DATES AND TIMES

The graduation for the Class of 2025 will be as follows:

• GRADUATION is Thursday, June 12th at 6:00 pm at Pennsbury High School Falcon Field.

• On the evening of commencement, the processional from PHS East will begin at 5:45 pm and the ceremony will begin approximately at 6:00 pm. Students will need to arrive at PHS East by 5pm on the day of graduation (senior parking lot will open at 4pm. Please note that traffic on Hood Blvd will be heavier than normal, so please plan transportation accordingly). Students will park in the PHS East staff lot and then go to their assigned location (East Cafeteria or East Auditorium)

  • Students will need to have their own transportation to and from PHS.  Students can either be dropped off by a family member, drive to campus, or carpool with another student.  There will be no transportation provided by Pennsbury High School for students and guests.

  • Once the students arrive, they are not permitted to leave and to reenter.

  • There will be a live stream link sent out to all graduates on DATE TBD to send to family and friends who are unable to attend in person.

BEHAVIOR

The graduation ceremony is a dignified and solemn event, and we need cooperation from all to continue with this excellent tradition.  We’re proud of Pennsbury and would like to have the ceremony as positive and dignified as possible.  PLEASE NOTE that any student who chooses to be disruptive at graduation will find that his or her diploma has been withheld.

ATTIRE

Although participation in the commencement exercises is voluntary, students who are participating will be expected to dress properly for the occasion. Attire for young men is dress shorts/pants and a collared shirt.  Young ladies should wear something that is appropriate for the expected weather.  All should wear appropriate footwear. NO STUDENTS WILL BE PERMITTED TO WEAR HIGH HEELS WITH A POINT (ex. STILLETO) ON FALCON FIELD FOR GRADUATION. Wedge and block heels will be allowed. Students inappropriately dressed will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.  

CAPS AND GOWNS 

Caps/Gowns will be distributed at rehearsal.  

Graduates will be permitted to decorate their caps for the ceremony. Decorated caps must coincide with school rules; therefore, no inappropriate language, no reference to weapons, drugs, or alcohol.  Any caps that are not appropriate will be taken and a plain cap will be issued to the student.  Any questions about the appropriateness of a decorated cap will be at the discretion of the PHS Administration. 

OBLIGATIONS

Obligations should be paid as soon as possible at the East or West Main Office.  PLEASE NOTE that diplomas will be withheld until all obligations are paid. Obligation can include Chromebook fees, parking tickets, missing textbooks, etc.

PARKING AND TRAFFIC PATTERNS 

• Graduates should enter the main drive and park on the gym side of the PHS East building. Cars dropping graduates should enter the main drive and use the drive in front of the building, near the PHS East main office.

• Guests are to park in the parking lots located at PHS East, PHS West, or in the Village Park. Parking will begin at 4 pm. Gates to Falcon Field will open promptly at 4:30 pm. 

  • All cars parking on campus (West Lot or East Lot) should enter from Hood Blvd. Student seating assignments will be shared at a later date closer to graduation.

  • No guests will be allowed to park on campus before 4 pm.

  • Handicap Parking will be available for individuals on a 'first come, first served' basis with your motor vehicle issued handicap parking plaque or license plate.

TICKETS 

Tickets will NOT be issued this year for the graduation ceremony. It is suggested that each family limit their attendance to no more than 6 individuals. Please note that general seating is available and will be 'first come, first serve'. Questions regarding which side of the stadium to sit on should be directed to your child once they have their seating assignment.

PROGRAMS (tentative)

Please find below our anticipated order of events for graduation.

• Processional

• Presentation of Diplomas

• Greetings and Recognition of Board of Directors

• Flag Salute 

• "Star-Spangled Banner" and Alma Mater        

• Introduction of Speakers

• Speeches

• Certification of Diplomas

• Closing Remarks - after Closing Remarks, students will be ushered off Falcon Field. Due to the new field turf, no family or friends will allow on Falcon Field. 

HANDICAPPED SEATING 

Handicapped seating will be available for those in need at a 'first come, first served' basis. Those individuals needing assistance will be allowed one family member to sit with them. 

PHOTOS

Pictures may be taken from the stands.  Photographers may not enter the field area.

DIPLOMAS 

Diplomas will be distributed after the graduation at a day/time to be determined. 

PLEASE NOTE all obligations must be paid in order to receive their diploma. 

QUESTIONS

Any questions about commencement should be directed to the West Building Main Office at 215-949-6780 ext. 70904. or email Mr. Shemaria at dshemaria@pennsburysd.org