Senior year / graduation

Graduation Ceremony

Sunday, May 24, 2026

2 p.m.

MCHS Gym

Graduation REquirements

Forty-four (44) credits must be earned during grades 9-12 for graduation from high school. One credit is earned for a semester’s study or the equivalent.

Of the 44 credits needed for graduation, the following are required:

English – Eight credits (equivalent to four years)

Social Studies – Six credits (equivalent to three years)

(1) United States History – (2 semesters)

(1) Government

(1) Economics

Mathematics - Six credits

Science – Six credit

Physical Education - Four credits

Electives – Thirteen credits

A minimum of thirteen (13) additional credits must be earned in addition to the above required credits so as to fulfill the requirement of 44 total credits for graduation.

Graduation requirements may be adjusted for transfer students.

Cap & Gown

This year, Mason City High School is working with Josten's for caps and gowns.

Mandatory senior meetings will be held on Monday, Sept. 22 in the FEMA room. At this time, seniors will sign off on their FULL LEGAL NAME for their diploma and meet with Craig from Josten's.

8:00-8:30 am for students unable to attend other sessions.

Last Names A-F - First Period

Last Names G-O - Second Period

Last Names P - Z - Third Period

Graduation ceremony

This year, Mason City High School is working with Josten's for caps and gowns. Please watch for more information as the school year begins.

This is it! The culminating experience for Mason City High School students...the COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY! This is a dignified ceremony that celebrates ALL of the accomplishments of ALL students. This is the one day each year that all seniors come together wearing the same outfit culminating with the receiving of the high school diploma. Graduation is a privilege for those that meet the requirements to participate.

Yearbook /Senior photo

Senior photos must be submitted no later than Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.

Photos must be vertical
Photos should be a head and shoulder shot
No props, hats, sunglasses, pets, selfies, masks, holding items, or sitting on a car, motorcycle, etc.
Please remove watermarks or text on the photo
Photos can be submitted HERE
If you don't plan to have senior portraits taken, that's ok! We'll use your school portrait taken in the fall.

Important Senior Dates

First Day of School - Aug. 25

School Pictures - Aug. 27 (Yes, even seniors need to have a school photo taken!)

Homecoming - Sept. 29

Mandatory Senior Meetings - Monday, Sept. 22

Thanksgiving Break - Nov. 26-28

Deadline to Submit Photos to Yearbook - Dec. 19

Winter Break - Dec. 23 - Jan. 2

Spring Break - March 9-13

Senior Class Photo - TBD

Prom - April 25

Senior Awards Day - April 27

Graduation March through Schools - May 13

Senior's Last Day - May 15

Graduation -May 24

Senior fees

Required:

Cap & Gown Fee
School Fees and Fines: includes outstanding book fines or fees.

The waiver form does not cover the cost of cap and gown fees. Outstanding fees and/or fines must be paid before graduation.
Log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to view any fees and fines on your student's account.

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