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RHS CLASS OF 2026 GRADUATION
RHS CLASS OF 2026 GRADUATION
Wednesday, June 17th, held at Tiger Hollow Stadium.
Graduation Rehearsal - Date TBD. Students will receive graduation tickets for the bleachers (4 total) and parking passes (2 total).
Cap & gown pickup will be held in mid June in the Student Life Office - Only students can retrieve their own graduation garb. Students must contact SLO to make alternative arrangements for pickup by parents or peers.
IN the event of rain OR other Weather Related Concerns...
IN the event of rain OR other Weather Related Concerns...
The RHS Graduation Commencement Ceremony would take place inside in the RHS Gymnasium if there are weather related concerns. Viewing will also be set up in the RHS Auditorium. In the event this occurs, students will be limited to two (2) guests in the Gymnasium and two (2) guests in the Auditorium, for a total of four guests. Graduates will receive tickets when they attend the graduation rehearsal.
Graduation Rehearsal - Students must attend Graduation Rehearsal
Rehearsal is for graduates only
Time/date of Rehearsal– TBD
Location: Meet in the RHS Student Center and find your place in line.
Parking passes will be distributed during rehearsal. Two (2) per graduate.
Four (4) bleacher/indoor tickets for the Graduation Ceremony will also be distributed during rehearsal.
Graduation Ticketing & Viewing
Tickets for the Graduation Ceremony will be distributed during rehearsal. Each graduate will receive four (4) tickets to be used in the bleachers. Graduates may invite more than four guests: however, these guests must view the ceremony from the grass area to the sides of the bleachers.
The four ticketed guests must present a physical ticket for entry/re entry into the bleacher section of the pavilion.
Student & Guest Arrival
Time/date of Commencement –Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 6pm.
Location: Tiger Hollow Stadium
Student Arrival
Student Arrival is 4:00 p.m. Students must report to the Student Center and find their place in line.
Parking will open at 4 p.m. for students only.
Graduates will be given two parking passes. Carpooling is highly recommended. Students choosing to park will utilize one of the two issued parking passes.
Due to limited parking passes, families may opt to drop a graduate off at either gate at 4:00 p.m. and then return back at 5 p.m. for guest parking. No guests will be allowed onto the RHS campus before 5 p.m.
Guest Arrival
Guest arrival is 5:00 p.m. Please be advised that there will be traffic congestion; we suggest you plan ahead and carpool if feasible.
There will be a shuttle available from Scotland and Barlow parking lots to RHS beginning at 4:30 p.m.
We will utilize both entrances for cars to enter. You will be directed by officers and staff regarding your parking entrance and spot.
Staff will be available to assist guests who require transportation from the parking lot to the pavilion.
At the end of the ceremony, students will process out of Tiger Hollow stadium to the upper grass to meet their guests. Guests will be required to exit left out of the pavilion (the opposite direction of the graduates) and meet them on the upper grass field. Please make prior arrangements as this area will become crowded.
No pets allowed
RHS Graduation 2026
Parking FAQ
When do graduates get their parking passes?
All graduates will receive their two (2) parking passes during the Graduation Rehearsal on June-----. For the mandatory graduation rehearsal, graduates should meet in the Student Center. Graduates also will also get their bleacher/indoor ceremony tickets at this time. Each graduate gets four bleacher/indoor ceremony tickets.
Can a graduate ONLY bring four guests?
If all goes to plan, and we have our outdoor ceremony at Tiger Hollow, a graduate can have MORE than four guests, but only four guests will be allowed into the bleacher area of Tiger Hollow. The other guests will have to stand down below (behind the fence of the track) or off to either side of the bleachers in the grassy area. If we have to switch to an indoor ceremony because of weather related concerns, a graduate can have two guests in the gym and two in the auditorium for viewing.
Can graduates drive themselves?
Graduates CAN drive themselves, but this will utilize one of their two parking passes. We encourage graduates to carpool. Graduates can also be dropped off at the Main Gate (off 116) at 4pm and walk over to the RHS Student Center. Cars dropping off graduates will not be able to access the parking lots at that time.
When should graduates arrive on campus?
Graduates should plan to arrive on campus for 4:00pm, in their graduation garb.
When can guests arrive on campus?
Guests can begin to park on campus at 5:00pm. Guests should plan to carpool as parking at RHS is limited and requires a parking pass.
Where do graduates go when they arrive on campus?
Graduates must head directly to the Student Center.
What if I or one of my guests needs assistance?
Any guests who need assistance should congregate at the flagpole outside of the Main Office entrance to RHS. We will have several golf carts shuttling guests down to Tiger Hollow. We will also have golf carts shuttling those guests back up after the ceremony.
Where do I reconnect with my graduate after the ceremony?
You will reconnect with your graduate at the upper grass field. After the ceremony, head left out of Tiger Hollow Stadium and head to the upper grass field. Please do not congregate on Tiger Hollow way, as this is a safety concern. All graduates will process out of the stadium to the right and go up to the upper grass field. Please make a plan where to meet, as it will be crowded.
How to wear the regalia -
All caps and gowns are black
The emblem on the RHS orange collar faces toward the back
Members of the Student Government will wear the sash draped over the shoulders
Members of the National Honor Society will wear the gold cord draped over the shoulders
Only these two adornments are permitted. No other adornments, decorations or alterations may be made to the robe.
The GRADD pins from the Police Department and the Town of Ridgefield will be handed out as you convene for procession. Please safety-pin these ribbons on the left side of your gown
The tassel for your cap is positioned on the right front corner of the cap until, as a class, you are asked to turn your tassels to the left; this is a ceremonial element of Commencement and will be directed by the Senior Class President
Students will retain cap, gown, and tassel; these items are covered by the commencement fee
Graduation PROCESSIONAL
Graduation PROCESSIONAL
walking down to Tiger Hollow
Students, when you arrive, proceed to the Student Center and find your line.
You must find your place and line up in alphabetical order. Signage will be posted and staff will be on hand to help direct students to their proper places
Graduation RECESSIONAL
Graduation RECESSIONAL
after the ceremony
Parents and families, please meet your students after the recessional at the top upper grass field between the two softball diamonds (where the students lined up)
At the conclusion of the ceremony after tassels have been turned, students will be asked to stand up and recess out one row at a time, starting from the front rows.
Guests will exit left out of Tiger Hollow Pavilion and will meet their students at the top upper grass field
Only graduates and faculty are allowed on the Tiger Hollow turf field
RHS PTSA POST GRAD PARTY
Visit the PTSA Website to sign the waiver and get more info on the Post Grad Party
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