GRADUATION CEREMONY
Location: Del Campo High School
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 8:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Arrival time: Gates will be open at 6:30 am for parents and families.
GRADUATE ARRIVAL TIME, LOCATION, AND PROTOCOLS
Graduates are expected to be present in the large gym NO LATER THAN 7:00am. Any graduates driving themselves need to arrive before 6:45am for parking.
GRADUATE ATTIRE:
Cap & Gown
Unadorned/unmodified cap, gown, and tassel. Cap and Gowns must be worn, zipped up, and free of any additional adornments, except school approved and/or provided medals, cords, and/or sashes. Students are permitted to wear tribal regalia or recognized objects of religious or cultural significance as an adornment to the customary ceremonial attire, as long as the adornment does not cause a substantial disruption of, or material interference with, the ceremony. Students who desire to wear such adornments shall seek permission from the principal prior to the day of the graduation ceremony.
Clothing - Dressy Casual
Collared shirts (no T-shirts)
Dress or skirt
Dress pants, slacks, or khakis (no shorts).
Footwear: Flats, sandals, or heels (No flip flops, tennis shoes, running shoes, etc.)
It is recommended that no student wear a heel that is skinny (stiletto) as it may sink into the field and create an unstable foundation for students. It is recommended that students wear wedges or shoes with a full-sole.
EVENT PARKING
There will be parking available in the Del Campo parking lot next to the stadium and limited overflow. Due to the limited number of parking spaces, we encourage graduates and family members to ride together and or carpool. Parking will be challenging, please allow enough time to find a space. Parking on side streets and across the street at Will Rogers will be available.
GUEST EXPECTATIONS
Photos, Live Stream
Bill Smith will be on site taking photos of graduates receiving their diploma and walking across the stage.
Del Campo Media Team will be streaming the graduation. Please check back for QR for streaming. There will NOT be DVD recording available for purchase.
- No Balloons, Signs, Banners, or any other items that can disrupt the view of other guests. We ask that these remain in your vehicle or be left on the back fence at your own risk.
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Families are to remain in their seats for the duration of the event and will not be permitted on the track for taking pictures. The field gates to field seating will close promptly at 8am for the processional. Please know that Bill Smith Photography will be present and will take pictures of each student after walking across the stage. Pictures will be available through Bill Smith Photography.
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No artificial sound makers will be allowed.
