Cleveland High School 2023 Graduation Information

Cleveland High School 2023 Graduation Information

Cleveland City Schools is pleased to host the Class of 2023 graduation ceremony at Cleveland High School’s Raider Arena at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 12. 

"Graduation is a significant milestone in a student's academic journey, marking the culmination of years of hard work and dedication,” Principal Bob Pritchard said. “It's an honor to witness our students cross the stage and receive their diplomas, knowing that they are prepared for the next chapter of their lives. We are proud of our graduates and wish them all the best in their future endeavors."

Please read important information regarding the upcoming graduation ceremony. 

Arrival

Graduates are required to arrive in the CHS lunchroom at least 45 minutes before the start of the ceremony for registration and final instructions. Only graduates in the lunchroom at this time, please.

Tickets 

Each graduating senior will receive a packet with 8 tickets for family and friends to attend the ceremony. Tickets will be given out after the graduation practice to each graduate. Graduates do not need a ticket to attend.  We will have the graduation live stream on in the CHS Theater for guests who don't have ticket. 

Graduation Attire

All graduates are expected to wear the designated graduation attire, which includes the graduation gown, cap, and tassel. In addition, graduates are asked to wear business professional attire, such as dresses, dress shirts, dress pants, and ties with no jeans. Please note that high heels are not recommended as they may cause difficulty in walking across the stage. Only school-issued regalia will be allowed. Seniors are not permitted to decorate their graduation caps. Please reserve other decorations for before or after the ceremony.

Debts

All debts to Cleveland High School must be paid in full in order to walk at the graduation ceremony. Please contact the bookkeeper, Cindy Wagers, in the main office to pay the fees. Her email is cwagers@clevelandschools.org

Transcripts 

Students and families can visit Cleveland High School's website to submit a FINAL transcript request so your college or university knows you have successfully completed high school. In addition, if you took any DE classes at Lee or Cleveland State you must go to their college website to request a transcript be sent to your new school.

Photos

We would also like to inform graduates and parents that professional photographers will be present to capture this memorable event. Photos can be purchased online at events.lifetouch.com. You can also text 62178GY23 to 90738*.

Parking

Parents and guests are encouraged to arrive at least 45 minutes before the start of the ceremony to secure their seats. There will be parking lots available around Cleveland High School for attendees to park their vehicles. 

Live Stream 

For those unable to attend, a live stream of the graduation ceremony will be available on the CHSLive Facebook page and CHSLive YouTube Channel.

Cap Toss

Weather permitting, seniors will exit the ceremony and walk as a class to Raider Field for a countdown to the senior cap toss. Parents are welcome to follow the group for photos on the field.

We ask our students and guest to conduct themselves in a professional manner. Please do not bring air horns, balloons, banners, and cowbells to the ceremony. 

Congratulations to all graduating students! We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you!