The Class of 2025 Graduation has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 20. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and the event will begin at 7 p.m. Seniors will be excused from attendance at school tomorrow, Monday, May 19, unless they are at risk of failing a class and need to prepare for and take final exams. Seniors will also be excused on Tuesday - graduation day – and Wednesday if in attendance at Project Graduation.
Project Graduation has also moved to Tuesday, May 20, and registration for this event will be open from 10:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. at Broken Arrow High School.
NOTE: Please be aware that County Line Road (193rd street) will be blocked off from Albany (61st street) to Tiger Threads at the Broken Arrow Event Center starting at 4 p.m.
Requirements for Participation in Graduation Ceremony
Students who need more than 1 unit (2 credits) for graduation shall NOT be permitted to participate in graduation exercises. This includes the current courses in which the student is enrolled. BAHS ineligibility report on the first Thursday of May will be used to determine if a student is currently passing all required courses to meet the graduation ceremony participation requirements of 1 unit (2 credits) remaining.
General Information
Stadium gates will open at 5:30 p.m. Please have your tickets viewable when you arrive at the gate. Do not redeem or validate your tickets before entering the stadium.
Seating will be available on the home side and visitor’s side. Seating is first come, first served. Guests are asked to be in their seats by 6:45 p.m. for a 7 p.m. start time.
Graduates should report to their designated area at the high school no later than 5 p.m.
Water and concessions will be available for patrons to purchase. Water will be provided to students.
The only bags permitted in facilities are those that are clear and smaller than 12"x6"x12". Exceptions are made for individuals with medical conditions and diaper bags with an accompanying child. (See graphic for more details.)
Items that could be considered a distraction to the graduation ceremony such as inflatables or noise makers are not allowed inside Memorial Stadium. There will be a security check of bags and personal belongings as patrons enter.
Tickets for Graduation
(Important Update on Graduation Tickets)
To keep from exceeding stadium capacity, each graduate has access to eight free tickets.
Parents and guardians should have received an email on Friday, May 9, from GoFan regarding a technical issue with graduation tickets. Due to a glitch in GoFan’s system, the original event had to be recreated and all previously reserved tickets have been voided.
To ensure your family receives the allotted eight graduation tickets, please check your email and follow the updated instructions provided in the GoFan message.
Appropriate Dress for Graduates
Please refer to the Graduation Dress Code and Regalia Standards webpage for detailed information.
Livestream of Ceremony
Those not able to attend the ceremony can view the event live online via ArrowVision.tv or on the district’s YouTube channel.
Parking for Graduates
Graduates may park at Vanguard Academy and take a shuttle to the stadium. This is highly encouraged, as there will be a great deal of traffic on the BAHS campus after the ceremony. Parking at Vanguard and using the shuttle services will help graduates exit in a more timely manner, so they have time to go home before returning for Project Graduation.
Parking for Families
Graduation Ceremony Staging Areas and Seating
In preparation for graduation, class attendance for seniors is optional on Tuesday, May20..
Graduates will meet at 5 p.m. in one of four areas on campus according to last name to stage for graduation. Each alphabet quadrant will be assigned to be seated in a designated area on the field. <View/Download Graduation Seating>
Last name A-D will meet in the Media Center and will be seated in the Northeast corner of the field.
Last name E-K will meet in the Student Union and will be seated in the Northwest corner of the field.
Last name L-Rod will meet in the Cafeteria and will be seated in the Southwest corner of the field.
Last name Rog-Z will meet in the Event Center and will be seated in the Southeast corner of the field.
Students should arrive in the designated staging area no later than 5 p.m. on May 20. They will be given a name card to provide to the name callers as they are preparing to walk on stage, and they will also be given a wristband to attend Project Graduation.
Graduates may sit anywhere they would like within the alphabet quadrant. Each row on the field will have 15 chairs, and graduates should form groups of 15 students within their alphabet quadrant for the processional onto the field. Staff and junior marshals will be available to direct graduates to their seats and will provide instructions on when move toward the stage.
Graduation Photography by Candid Color
Candid Color Photography will be capturing professional photos during the graduation ceremony.
Students who had their photo taken in the Student Union on March 26 or 27 are already pre-registered. Those who did not participate on those dates should register here to ensure graduation photos are delivered directly via email or phone.
Important: A clear selfie must be uploaded by midnight on May 16. This image will be used solely for facial recognition to help identify and match photos taken during the ceremony for delivery.
Post Ceremony Celebration
Project Graduation will be held after the graduation ceremony on May 20 at Broken Arrow High School. Students must participate in the graduation ceremony and be wearing their graduation wristband to attend. They will be excused from school on Wednesday, May 21. Admission will take place from 10:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the gym lobby, and students will be released at 2 a.m. Food and activities will be provided.
Tiger Threads
Tiger Threads will be open on graduation day from 9 am to 7 pm.
NOTE: Tiger Threads parking lot will be inaccessible starting at 4 pm but the store will remain open to customers until the graduation ceremony begins.
Questions
If you have any questions or experience any issues, please contact High School Principal Crystal Barber or Director of Student Life and Activities, Christian Welborn.
Please check back regularly for updates and more graduation information!