Senior Information
- Class of 2026
Graduation date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Tickets:
- Five (5) tickets per senior will be distributed at Practice on Tuesday, June 10th. You’ll also get info to pre-register for your graduation photos.
- In order to get your tickets:
- all financial obligations must be paid and
- all books and chromebooks returned.
- All children over the age of 3 must have a ticket to enter the stadium.
- There are no extra tickets to distribute.
Parking:
- Graduates may park in the back staff lot off Richland Rd.
- Best to be dropped off or carpool.
- Please be sure to allow for extra time for traffic congestion.
- Handicap parking in student lot and Mission Hills Church.
Clothing:
- Dress Code & Adornments: Only Mission Hills-issued regalia is allowed—no leis, beads, flowers, pins, or other non-approved items.
- Caps & Gowns Guidelines: Caps must not be altered and should be worn squarely with the tassel on the left; gowns must be neat and wrinkle-free—do not use a hot iron.
- Before the Ceremony: Caps and gowns should be carried, not worn; staff will assist graduates with dressing before the ceremony.
- Footwear & Attire: Avoid flip flops and tall heels; wear semi-formal clothing—dark slacks, dresses, dress shirts, and dark shoes/socks complement the cardinal robes best.
Guest Parking & Important Times:
- Guest parking at Mission Hills Church off Mission Hills Court.
- Shuttle buses going between the church and MHHS on a circuit.
- First two rows of the student lot will be for Handicap Parking.
- The sheriff will close the student lot when full.
- Stadium Gates open at 4:00PM
- Ceremony begins promptly at 6:00PM
Guest Seating and Prohibited Items
- 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; must be closed prior to the ceremony.
- Sealed, disposable water bottles OK and all bags are subject to search.
- No open containers and/or food.
Diploma Pick Up
Thursday June 12th from 8AM to 2PM from the Attendance Office.
- Grads will need their student ID card or a driver’s license, and all financial obligations must be cleared to obtain their diplomas.
- Diplomas will not be mailed home.
- If you borrowed a cap and gown unit, you must return it undamaged on Thursday, June 12th by 2PM in order to receive your diploma.
Please email our Jostens rep at mark.boyer@jostens.com (preferred), or call their local Jostens office at 858-486-2020, if you have any questions.