Graduation Rehearsal I: Monday, May 13th, 2024 - MHSHS Commons from 2pm - 4pm

Graduation Rehearsal II: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - MHSHS Commons with staff from noon  - 2pm (Graduation tickets will be given at this dress rehearsal). 

Graduation Rehearsal III: May 22, 2024 - Gas South Exhibit Halls C/D @ 3:15pm sharp 

2:30pm - 3pm (Gas South Exhibit Halls C/D). Remain in your vehicle until 3pm.

• Leave all personal belongings inside your vehicle, including cell phones and electronics.
• Plan to arrive early to ensure your safety.
• Enter the Satellite Blvd Entrance.
• Park in the designated Parking Deck 1 (a parking attendant will direct you). Parking is validated. NO COST.
• Park or take the elevator to level P3.
• Leave ALL personal items (except one car key) in your vehicle or with a family member. This includes purses, wallets, bags, large items or cell phone/ electronic devices. Cell phones/ electronic devices will be confiscated. Those confiscated will be available for pick up at our school after the ceremony OR the next day.
• Cross the bridge to enter the Convention Center.
• Enter the Gas South Convention Center at 3pm. Open your gown as you enter in. You can zip your gown after you fgo through security. You will be directed to your seat for the ceremony. BE ON TIME!
• Graduates, you may NOT leave once you have arrived and checked-in.

• All graduates should plan to arrive to the Gas South Exhibit Halls C & D properly dressed (ceremony ready).
• Arrive dressed in your NAVY cap and gown, tassel with '24 charm, and white MHSHS stole.
• Approved Attire: knee-length skirt/dress (black skirt/dress if the hem is longer than your), or black slacks, black socks, dark shoes, white-dress shirt or collared shirt, black tie, black dress shoes (leather Sperry or Sperry-like shoes are allowed). Black flats or low heels are recommended for comfort. There will be plenty of walking and standing. You may wear your ceremony shoes to graduation practice on 5/21 to test your level of comfort.

• Decorated caps and gowns MAY NOT be worn during the Commencement.
• Traditional/Heritage stoles or attire MAY NOT be worn during the Commencement.
• No jewelry (or anything hanging out of your gown).
• No joggers or pants with elastic bottoms.
• No jeans, tennis shoes, or flip-flops. Heels and stiletto shoes are strongly discouraged.

• Rehearsal will begin promptly at 3:15pm.
• Remain in your assigned seat (You will not be permitted to leave the seating area to visit with family and friends).
• You should be in place for the Graduation processional into the Exhibit Halls at 4:30pm.
• All graduates will process & recess for the Class of 2024 Commencement. 
• You will have a 3x5 card in your seat that includes your name to be read during the presentation of Seniors. Please ensure your name is pronounced correctly by Administration before the graduation ceremony.

All graduates will receive 10 commencement tickets for guests. Tickets will be distributed at the Graduation Rehearsal on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Guests must have tickets ready as they approach the Gas South Exhibit Halls.

• Doors open for family and friends one (1) hour before the ceremony at 4:00 p.m.
• Enter the Satellite Blvd Entrance.
• Park in the designated Parking Deck 1 (a parking attendance will direct you). Parking is validated. NO COST.
• Park or take the elevator to level P3 and cross the bridge to the Convention Center.
• Guests should be ready to enter together.
• Only clear bags no larger than 14"x14"x6" will be able to enter the venue. If you have a diaper bag or bag required for medical needs, there will be a specific lane through which participants will enter.
• Re-entry for gathering on the concourse will be allowed. 

• Handicap seating is available. 
• Seating is not assigned; first come, first serve
• All guests will be seated front to rear of the Exhibit Halls. 
• Guests will be dismissed after the Graduates recess. For safety, all guests are asked to meet Graduates at a predetermined location after the event opposed to meeting inside the Exhibit Halls after the ceremony.
• Spanish interpretation will be available in which seating will be reserved for those needing interpretation services

• Guests will be dismissed after the graduates recess. Upon exit, please proceed to your vehicle and exit the venue.
• For safety, all guests are asked to meet graduates at a predetermined location after the event as opposed to meeting inside the Exhibit Halls after the ceremony. Tailgating and loitering are prohibited.

All graduating Seniors will receive their diplomas during the Graduation Ceremony Diplomas and Diploma covers will be given by our Principal, Mrs. Mosley to each graduate as they walk across the stage during the ceremony - SMILE!! A photographer will take your Official image after you accept your diploma.