Wildcat Graduation

May 23 - Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal 6:50 am Wildcat Stadium

May 23 - Graduation Ceremony 7:00 pm Wildcat Stadium (Seniors must be in their assigned rooms by 6:00 pm)

Baccalaureate is a tradition that stems from England in the mid-1400s, where graduates from the prestigious Oxford University gathered to reflect upon their educational journey. While it was originally a religious ceremony in the United States, it has evolved into a non-religious service where graduates can reflect upon their thirteen-year journey in one of their last moments together as a class.

Graduation day itself is a very busy day, full of emotions and events, and attended by family and friends. However, because graduation is often a whirlwind that is over before we even realize it has begun, baccalaureate becomes a time where students can more solemnly experience what it means to be a graduate in an uplifting and personalized ceremony. It is truly a moment in their lives that cannot be recreated, and all graduates are encouraged to attend. During this event, the Band, Choir and Orchestra will perform.

MHS Baccalaureate is from 1:00-2:00 PM on Sunday, May 19th in the MHS Auditorium. Seniors are to report at 12:30 PM in the MHS Cafeteria.

We hope to see you there!

Graduation rehearsal will be on Thursday, May 23rd at 6:50 AM at the MHS Wildcat Stadium.

* If you are not at rehearsal and on time, you may not participate in the ceremony.

The Graduation Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 23rd at 7:00 PM at the MHS Wildcat Stadium.

Graduates will report to their assigned room no later than 6:00 PM.

There is currently NO LIMIT to the number of guests permitted per graduate.

No tickets are required for entry.

The following dress code/rules will apply to both Baccalaureate and Graduation:

• Students should arrive at the venue by the designated time CARRYING their gown.

• Students should not put their gown on until AFTER they have checked in with their line leaders.

• Students will not be allowed to carry any unauthorized items with them onto the football field.
  

• DRESS: It is a Formal event. You will have your cap and gown ~ but you still need to be dressed in semi-forma attire underneath. No flip flops or beach type sandals. Girl's, please be careful with heels and choose a wedge vs. a pointed heel.

• Mortarboards should not be altered in any way nor should anything (other than the appropriate tassel) be attached to or written on it.

• Any student who appears to be under the influence of a controlled substance will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony.

• Students will not be allowed to carry any items onto the football field and there is no place to store items, so leave purses, cameras, cell phones, keys and other personal items with your parents /family/friends. We will not be able to retrieve any items from the staging classroom.

• Students with inappropriate objects (balloons, beach balls, signs, noisemakers, etc.) in their possession will have the object confiscated, and/or the student will be removed from the ceremony.
  

• Students seeking to disrupt the ceremony in any way will be removed by Gilbert Police and Security.
  

• Students in possession, smelling of/or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, etc., may not participate in the ceremony and will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with District policy.

Seniors, it is important for you to:

• Keep your grades up. You must have all 22 credits completed and passed to walk.
• Online coursework must be completed by April 26th..
• Clear yourself through the Bookstore by making sure all of your DUES and FEES are paid via InTouch.
• Clear yourself in The Den by turning in Chromebook and Textbooks to the Bookstore.
• Visit the Athletics and Music Departments to turn in your uniforms, if required.
• You must complete your ECAP~ if you have not, don't know if you have or don't know what it is, go see your Counselor.
• Participate in the mandatory graduation rehearsal on the morning of May 23rd at 6:50 AM at MHS Stadium.
• Please remember to pick-up a copy of your immunization records in the front office. You will need these to enroll in college.

Caution** Our interactive lights may contain flashing lights, and other luminous stimulations which may induce epileptic seizures in certain individuals and/or those with other photo sensitivities.

After Graduations, there are two items that are most requested by our graduating seniors.

1.) Close up images of student walking across the stage.

• We have a vendor called Grad Images who take candid pictures of each student receiving the their diploma. They will then send you an email with that will show you the image and give you the opportunity to purchase prints.

2.) Official Transcript Requests