Class of 2025 Graduation

What time does Faller Field (MHS Stadium) open for the graduation ceremony?  
8:30 AM 

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Are bags permitted inside Faller Field (MHS Stadium)?
No. There is a strict “No Bag” policy for events. There will be no exceptions made to this policy.

Can I bring balloons/signs/noisemakers to celebrate my graduate?
None of the items listed will be permitted inside the gates at Faller Field. Please read the "Prohibited Items and Security Reminders" section for a full list of prohibited items.

Do siblings/friends/children need a ticket to attend?  
Anyone over the age of 2 will need a ticket to enter the stadium for the ceremony. Children under 2 years old may enter without a ticket and will need to sit on an adult's lap throughout the duration of the ceremony.

Are families allowed on the track?
Not during the ceremony, but families and friends are welcome to visit with their scholars on the field and take photos after the ceremony.

What if there is inclement weather on graduation day?
If there are any changes to graduation, we will announce them on the district website and Facebook page.

Can graduates leave the ceremony after their names are read?
No. All scholars must stay for the entire ceremony.

Where do I park for the ceremony?
There will be limited parking available at Middletown High School.  Parking is on a first come, first serve basis.  There is reserved parking for individuals with special needs who hold a valid Handicapped Permit.   The parking lot at the HS will close once full or at 9 AM whichever occurs first.  

Where do I park if the High School lot is full?
There is overflow parking available at Orange County Fairgrounds. There will be shuttle service provided by Mid-City Transit from the Fair Grounds to the HS. You must have a graduation ticket in order to be eligible to board a shuttle to the HS campus. Individuals who do not have a graduation ticket will not be permitted to board a shuttle to the HS campus.

Friday, June 27, 2025

8:30 a.m. - Gate open

All guests must go through security checkpoint prior to entry

9:00 a.m. - Required arrival time for graduates

10:00 a.m. - Ceremony begins

All graduates must remain in place until the conclusion of the ceremony.

June 26th at 9 a.m.

• Seniors sign up via House 2 to visit elementary schools
• Seniors are to wear their cap & gowns for the walk
• Transportation will be provided to & from the elementary school from MHS
• Permission slips required to participate in the walk 
   

June 26th at 11 a.m. - Farewell Brunch
Seniors enjoy brunch with staff to celebrate their graduation & reminisce about high school memories.

June 26th at 12 p.m. - Mandatory Rehearsal
Rehearsal is mandatory.

June 26th at 1:30 p.m. - Graduation ticket distribution

Ticket distribution is on June 26th at 1:30 p.m., following the mandatory graduation rehearsal. Originally every graduate was going to receive four tickets, but now every graduate will receive five (5) tickets.

Anyone over the age of 2 will need a ticket to enter the stadium for the ceremony. Children under 2 years old may enter without a ticket, and will need to sit on an adult's lap through the duration of the ceremony.

No additional tickets may be purchased.

You MUST present your graduation ticket in order to board a shuttle to the high school campus.

Caps and gowns orders have been completed with guidance counselors in the fall. Cap and gowns were distributed on Thursday, June 12 following the mandatory graduation meeting.

Graduates can decorate caps with school-appropriate messages. If a cap is deemed inappropriate, the graduate will NOT be permitted to wear it during the ceremony.

Do not iron the gowns. Do not lose your tassel.

Formal Ceremony = Formal Dress

“Nice” Shirt & Slacks

Dress or skirt of appropriate length

• NO Flip Flops
• NO Stilettos 
• Bring extra shoes if you are unsure
• Gowns must be zipped
• Tassel is worn on the RIGHT side

The following items are prohibited from the graduation venue, Faller Field. There are no exceptions.

• Bags 
• Outside Food
• Backpacks
• Fanny Packs
• Umbrellas (only umbrellas that are 12" or smaller when compacted are allowed)
• Purses/Cross body bags (including clear)
• String Bags
• Diaper Bags
• Messenger Bags
• Camera Bags/Cases
• Briefcases
• Balloons 
• Inflatable Balls
• Signs
• Noisemakers
• Weapons, firearms, or pocket knives

Only clear, sealed water bottles are allowed.

All guests will go through security checkpoints upon entrance to Faller Field.

Guests are asked to have their keys, wallets and phones out of their pockets upon arrival at the security checkpoints and jackets should be unzipped.  Items should be placed into the security bins before passing through metal detectors.

Compact umbrellas are allowed in the venue ( Under 12 “ when compacted).  Guests must walk through metal detector with umbrella subject to inspection.

You can keep up with all graduation information here on the website, the Senior Class Google Classroom (Code: fqfx4qi), or the district Facebook page.

Graduates will only recieve their diploma cover at the graduation ceremony. Diploma certificates will be distributed following the ceremony in the MHS small gym. Diplomas will be sorted alphabetically for quick pickup.

Any diplomas not picked up the day of graduation will be available for pick up at the high school.

There will be limited parking available at Middletown High School.  Parking is on a first come, first serve basis.  There is reserved parking for individuals with special needs who hold a valid Handicapped Permit. The parking lot at the high school will close once full or at 9 a.m. whichever occurs first. 

There is overflow parking available at Orange County Fairgrounds.  There will be shuttle service provided by Mid-City Transit from the Fair Grounds to the high school. You must have a graduation ticket in order to be eligible to board a shuttle to the high school campus. Individuals who do not have a graduation ticket will not be permitted to board a shuttle to the high school campus.