Seniors who attend and participate in Graduation must attend ALL practices (See Senior Calendar); no exceptions. Please make arrangements so that there are no conflicts with all scheduled practices.

Graduates are to report to the Gym at 4:00pm with cap and gown in hand. Graduates should park in the student parking lot (it is best to be dropped off or carpool). Please be sure to allow for extra time for traffic congestion. Cell phones, sunglasses, signs, cameras, electronic devices, etc., and other non-Mission Hills regalia is strictly prohibited. Any prohibited items will be collected at check in and may be claimed at the snack bar/press box after Graduation.

Five tickets per graduating senior will be distributed at Graduation Practice on Tuesday June 10th. In order to receive tickets, Senior financial obligations must be paid and all books and chromebooks returned. Additionally, any outstanding Saturday Schools must be taken care of. All children over the age of 3 must have a ticket to enter the stadium. Tickets are watermarked and cannot be reproduced and there are no extra tickets to distribute. The school website will have a link to a live streaming of the ceremony on the day of Graduation.

Guest parking will be available at Mission Hills Church (off Mission Hills Court).There will be shuttle buses moving between the church and the high school on a circuit. Additional limited handicapped parking is available in the Student Lot off Richland Road. The sheriff will close the Student Lot as soon as it is full. Stadium Gates open at 4:00pm and the student processional into the Stadium will begin promptly at 6:00pm.

No folding chairs, coolers, personal banners, signs, balloons, other items that may obstruct viewing/seating, air horns, or silly string will be permitted in the stadium. Umbrellas may be used for sun protection but must be closed at the announcement prior to the ceremony. Guests may enter with sealed, disposable water bottles only and all bags are subject to search. Open containers and/or food is not permitted.

Students will be removed from the ceremony for inappropriate behavior and the diploma will be held until the student and parent meet with the principal. Any senior involved in senior “pranks” and/or vandalism may not be allowed to participate in the Graduation ceremony. It is imperative students maintain appropriate behavior.

Graduates are not to wear any ornaments (beads, leis, flowers, pins, etc.) or other non-Mission Hills adornments outside the gown. Caps may not be altered in any way. Graduates will be walking from the pavilion, around the front office and down into the stadium. There will be hills, steps, and slopes. Graduates should avoid tall heels and flip flops, and are strongly advised to wear semi-formal attire. Dark slacks, dresses, and dress shirts look best with the cardinal robes, as do dark shoes and socks. Gowns should be neat and wrinkle-free; DO NOT use a hot iron as it will damage the gown. Gowns should be carried into the Plaza and not worn. Tassels are worn on the left side of the cap. Caps should be worn squarely on the head parallel to the ground. Bobby pins may be needed to secure the cap. Staff will assist graduates with their gowning prior to the ceremony

Students may pick up diplomas on Thursday, June 12th from 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at the Attendance Office windows. Seniors will need their student identification cards or a driver’s license to obtain their diplomas. All outstanding fines must be paid or cleared prior to receiving a diploma.

diFranco Photo will also be present at the ceremony taking pictures of our graduates. You can reach them at:

• info@diFrancophoto.com
• (866) 689-4329

On the evening of commencement, access to the campus will be limited, and traffic will be congested. Parking is available at Mission Hills Church, next to Hollandia Park. The staff parking lot off Mission Hills Court, in the front of the school, will be closed. Handicapped parking will be available on a limited, first-come, first-served basis in the student lot. Overflow parking areas are on streets near the school, Hollandia Park, and Mission Hills Church, located on Mission Hills Court. There will be shuttle buses transporting attendees from Mission Hills Church to the front of the school. There is no parking on Mission Road.