Final Instructions for Graduation

Jason Dandurand

May 17, 2023

Dear Senior Parents,

Please review the following information that was shared with our graduates at today's Graduation Practice.   Graduation - Final Instructions

Important Reminders:

  1. Graduation is Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. on the Charles Raich Football Field.               If there is inclement weather, the graduation ceremony will be moved indoors to the Larry Milazzo Gymnasium.

    1. We will communicate the back up date no later than 9:00 a.m. via:

      1. Social Media (Twitter & Facebook)

      2. Skylert/Phone App 

      3. Website

  2. ALL Graduates Must Arrive at RHS and report to the small gym no later than 1:00 p.m.

  3. Doors/gates will open at 12:30 p.m. for spectators.

  4. We will have a professional photographer taking graduation pictures.

  5. Dress appropriately; this is a formal ceremony.

  6. Graduates are expected to exhibit their best behavior on this day.  Any disruption or inappropriate behavior during the ceremony will not be tolerated. Misbehavior may require seniors to return the following week for discipline & may delay the release of your diploma and final/official transcript.

Graduation Ceremony Procedures:

  1. When you arrive at the small gym, you will receive final instructions to line up alphabetically by section and row.

  2. The staff will pass out cords and items that were not received at the Graduation Practice, etc.

  3. You will be lined up alphabetically and escorted into the hallway where we will proceed to the field.

  4. Students with last names A - L will be lined up on one side of the gym; students with last names M - Z will be lined up on the other side of the gym.

  5. Each graduate will have two professional graduation pictures taken, 1) as they receive their diploma, and 2) in the small gym before the processional (1:00-1:45).

  6. Once you enter the track, walk in unison next to the other student from the corresponding line   A-L (lane 7) and  M-Z (lane 8).

  7. When in doubt, follow the direction of the Junior Marshals or those presiding over the ceremony.

  8. Once the ceremony is over, follow the recessional and report back to the small gym.  You will be provided with your actual diploma and program.  You will need to turn in cords and other items (if applicable) which were handed out earlier.  Students will sign acknowledging they received their items.

CONGRATULATIONS 2023 GRADUATES!!!

WE ARE PROUD OF YOU.

BEST WISHES & GOOD LUCK.