• Planning for Graduation:

    • Schedule an appointment with your school counselor to ensure all requirements have been met to receive your high school diploma.
    • Clear any fines and return missing books/equipment. *You will not receive your cap & gown, diploma or be able to participate in the ceremony if there is a hold on your account. 

     

    Cap and Gown:

    • Cap and Gown pick up is scheduled for Friday May 19th (in the Aux Gym).
    • Students will receive a link (about a week before May 19th) to schedule an appointment to pick up their cap and gown. Please be sure to check your email regularly.
    • Students will receive a one size fits all cap, a black gown, a keepsake tassel, stole(s), and picture information.

     

    Graduation Stole:

    • Every senior will be given a stole to wear for the graduation ceremony. *After the ceremony, students must return the stole in order to receive their diploma. (Graduates will keep their cap, gown, and tassel.)
    • If you would like to keep the stole, students can pay $15; only cash will be accepted. 

     

    Graduation Tickets:

    • Each graduate will receive ten (10) tickets.
    • All family members must have a ticket, including children.
    • A link to access graduation tickets will be sent on Monday May 15th.

     

    Graduation Rehearsal: (MANDATORY)

    • Monday, May 22, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at Tom Benson Hall of Fame
    • Graduation practice is MANDATORY.  Any senior participating in the ceremony is REQUIRED to attend this entire practice.
    • Graduation practice will take approximately 3 hours.

     

    Graduation Day:

    Graduation Line-Up: 5:30 p.m. sharp on Tuesday May 23rd. Please arrive no later than 5:15 to locate your place in line.

    • The Graduation Ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at The Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
    • Doors will open at 5:00 p.m.
    • Seating for our graduation ceremony will be “first come, first served.”  
    • Accessible seating will be available. 

     

    Graduation Day Attire:

    • Dress slacks or casual slacks in a dark color or khaki shade, skirt and top, or a dress is always appropriate. Please avoid high heels. A small heel will be more comfortable.
    • Graduates may only wear school-approved stoles. 
    • Beautiful Bouquets and Customized T-Shirts are available for purchase. Please visit: https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/mckinley/

    Clothing Choices to Avoid:

    • Do not wear jeans, backless sandals, flip-flops, shorts, or athletic shoes. You will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.
    • Keep hairstyles simple and neat for a proper fit of your cap.  The cap must be worn parallel to the floor, not tilted forward or backward. Caps are not to be thrown after the ceremony!
    • Graduates can decorate their caps.

    Accessing Your Graduation Photos:

    Text 53805GY23 to 90738