Graduation Photos

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Graduation Ticketing

Graduating Seniors will be sent an email directly to their school email account on Monday, May 13 after 3:00PM with six tickets to either print or download and share with family/friends for admittance into graduation. The email will be sent directly from The University of Toledo Athletic Office. The title of the email will read, "IMPORTANT: Whitmer Class of 2024 Graduation Tickets." Purchasing tickets is not permitted and each person must have a ticket downloaded or printed for entry.



Ceremony Livestream Link

For family and friends who cannot attend graduation, the following link can be used to watch the ceremony live:

https://youtube.com/live/XOH5DFo78Rk



Reminder for Graduating Seniors

To maintain proper decorum throughout senior assembly and the graduation ceremony, please remember that graduates may not decorate caps or wear non-school issued cords or other paraphernalia during each event.



Graduation Parking at UT

Parking will be available in Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 and 18 (see map). Parking in any other lots will be a $5.45 charge per day or will be subject to a $66.00 parking ticket that cannot be waived. There is NO PARKING allowed on the grass or in non-designated areas and will also be subject to ticketing. 



Graduation Entry & Accessibility

The Sullivan Center is the main entrance into Savage Arena. For accessible entry and seating, please enter through the Rocket Plaza entrance off Douglas Road (Parking Area 4). 


Please remove cameras and laptops prior to entering the metal detectors to keep the flow of entry moving efficiently. Balloons are NOT permitted in Savage Arena and will be confiscated upon entry into the building.



Class of 2024 Calendar

Oct 17:  Jostens Senior Class Meeting


Oct 17- Nov 3:  Jostens Graduation Online Ordering


Jan 22:  Senior Form Due Date Senior Form


Mar 27:  Cap & Gown distribution during lunches in field house lobby. 


April 20:  Senior Prom at The Toledo Zoo. 6:30-10:30PM. Dinner will be served at 7:00PM. No entry after 7:30PM. 


May 10:  All fees due for Seniors. 


May 17:  Graduating Seniors' final day of instruction/exams, last day to complete online courses, and Chromebook return.


May 20:  No School for Graduating Seniors


May 21:  Mandatory if walking in Graduation: Graduates report to the cafeteria at 7:40 AM for Senior Breakfast. After Senior Breakfast, immediately report to the field house in assigned seats for attendance and Graduation Rehearsal. 

May 22:  Mandatory if walking in Graduation: Graduates report to the Whitmer Field House at 7:40 AM in assigned seats for attendance. Immediately following, Senior Assembly to begin at 9:00 AM. Upon completion of Senior Assembly, release to Jefferson for junior high parade and then to elementary school parades. Students are responsible for their own transportation to elementary schools.


May 23:  The graduation ceremony is at The University of Toledo Savage Arena. Each graduate will be allotted six tickets for the ceremony. Graduates report in caps and gowns to assigned seats at 4:00 PM in Savage Arena for attendance. Doors open for families to enter at 5:00 PM. Security check required. Ceremony begins promptly at 6:00 PM. The ceremony will be be livestreamed. Accessible seating available, as well as an elevator. 


Caps & Gowns are mandatory for Senior Assembly

Junior High/Elementary Hallway Walks, and Graduation.


Whitmer School Counselors

If you have questions regarding your senior's progress toward graduation, please contact their counselor by student's last name:


10-12th Grade 

(A-D) April McNamaraamcnamara@wls4kids.org   

(E-J)  Jean Wilder:  jwilder@wls4kids.org

(K-N)  Laura Boes:  lboes@wls4kids.org

(O-S)  Sierra Henry:  shenry@wls4kids.org

(T-Z)  Chloe Fairchild: cfairchild@wls4kids.org


9th Grade 

(A-Z) Seth Evearitt:  sevearitt@wls4kids.org


Panther Virtual Academy (PVA) 

(A-Z) Lauren Caris:  lcaris@wls4kids.org

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Please contact Mrs. April McNamara, Graduation Advisor, with any questions regarding graduation events.