• JUNE 12, 2023 GRADUATION CEREMONY INFORMATION 

     

    LIVESTREAM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3chNvt-Jhcs 

     

    Date, Time & Location 

    • June 12th at 6pm
    • Meymandi Concert Hall at the Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts
    • 2 E South Street Raleigh, NC 27601

    Tickets

    • Each guest must have a ticket to gain entry into the graduation ceremony
    • Children 2 and older will need a ticket
    • Max of 6 tickets per graduate
    • Doors open for guests at 5:15pm

    Graduation Rehearsal 

    • All graduates MUST be at Meymandi Hall at 4:30 on June 12th for MANDATORY rehearsal before the formal ceremony.
    • Please come to rehearsal dressed in your cap & gown, with appropriate attire underneath. 

    Attire 

    • Only your cap and gown is allowed to be worn during the ceremony, with appropriate attire underneath.  
    • NO decorated caps 
    • NO cords or stoles can be worn during the ceremony

    Cap & Gown 

    • All students will borrow a cap & gown from SCORE Academy 
    • Pick up at your assigned site June 8th or June 9th between 8:30am-3pm 
    • Immediately after graduation, tables will be set up outside of Meymandi to return cap & gown and receive diploma
    • Graduates MUST return their borrowed cap and gown before leaving Meymandi Hall

    Diplomas 

    • Students’ legal name will be printed on the diploma.  This is verified by birth certificate. If there are concerns with the student's name, please contact Mrs. Murphy (kbmurphy@wcpss.net)
    • Graduates will receive their diploma after the ceremony. The diploma will be given in exchange for returning your cap and gown. You will have time to take photos with family and friends outside of the hall. 
    • Counselors will be at tables set up outside to hand out diplomas and receive caps and gowns. 

    Parking 

    • Downtown parking lots for graduation will be $10.00. On graduation day, there will be appropriate signage indicating parking facilities. Parking behind Meymandi is prohibited. See more parking information here.

    Safety & Security 

    • All staff and guests will be required to enter through a metal detector per Meymandi Hall policy.
    • The following items are prohibited inside Meymandi Hall:  
      • Balloons 
      • Camera bags 
      • Book bags/backpacks
      • Glass vases/containers of flowers
      • Food or drinks
      • Noise makers
      • Wrapped packages of any kind, or any items similar to those listed above. 
    • Flowers wrapped in tissue paper are allowed inside the building. 
    • Be aware of bag policy

    Personal Items 

    • There is no where to store personal items at Meymandi hall
    • Please leave all belongings at home, in your car, or give to a family member. This includes, purses, bags, and phones.