Cleveland City Schools is pleased to host the Class of 2026 graduation ceremony at Cleveland High School’s Raider Arena at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026. Please review the important information below to help make this a smooth and memorable evening. Graduation Friday, May 8, 2026 6:00 p.m. Raider Arena Ticket required for entry into Raider Arena. A non-ticketed live stream viewing area will be available in the CHS Theater. Arrival Graduates are required to arrive in the CHS lunchroom at least 45 minutes before the ceremony for registration and final instructions. Only graduates should report to the lunchroom during this time. Tickets Each graduating senior will receive 8 tickets for family and friends. Tickets will be distributed following the mandatory graduation practice. Graduates do not need a ticket to participate. A live stream will also be available in the CHS Theater for guests without tickets. Graduation Attire All graduates are expected to wear: Graduation gown, cap, and tassel Business professional attire underneath Please note: No jeans High heels are not recommended Only school-issued regalia is permitted Graduation caps may not be decorated Photos Information regarding professional graduation photos will be shared closer to the ceremony. Debts All debts to Cleveland High School must be paid in full in order to participate in the ceremony. Please contact the CHS main office for assistance. Transcripts Students and families are encouraged to: Submit final transcript requests Share post-secondary plans with Cleveland High School Students who participated in dual enrollment should request transcripts directly from their college or university. Parking Guests are encouraged to arrive at least 45 minutes early to allow time for parking and seating. Parking is available throughout the Cleveland High School campus. Live Stream The graduation ceremony will be streamed live on: CHSLive Facebook page CHSLive YouTube channel Cap Toss Weather permitting, seniors will exit the ceremony and walk as a class to Raider Field for the senior cap toss. Families are welcome to follow for photos. Ceremony Expectations We ask all students and guests to conduct themselves in a respectful and professional manner. Please do not bring: Air horns Balloons Banners Cowbells Congratulations Congratulations to all graduating students. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you.

CHS 2026 Graduation Day Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Cleveland City Schools

April 24, 2026

Cleveland City Schools is pleased to host the Class of 2026 graduation ceremony at Cleveland High School’s Raider Arena at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Please review the important information below to help make this a smooth and memorable evening.

Graduation

Friday, May 8, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Raider Arena

Ticket required for entry into Raider Arena.
A non-ticketed live stream viewing area will be available in the CHS Theater.

Arrival

Graduates are required to arrive in the CHS lunchroom by at least 5:15 p.m. for registration and final instructions.
Only graduates should report to the lunchroom during this time.

Guests should plan to arrive by 5:15 p.m. to allow time for parking and seating.

Tickets

Each graduating senior will receive 8 tickets for family and friends.
Tickets will be distributed following the mandatory graduation practice.

Graduates do not need a ticket to participate.
A live stream will also be available in the CHS Theater for guests without tickets.

Graduation Attire

All graduates are expected to wear:

  • Graduation gown, cap, and tassel

  • Business professional attire underneath

Please note:

  • No jeans

  • High heels are not recommended

  • Only school-issued regalia is permitted

  • Graduation caps may not be decorated

Photos

Information regarding professional graduation photos will be shared closer to the ceremony.

Debts

All debts to Cleveland High School must be paid in full in order to participate in the ceremony.
Please contact the CHS main office for assistance.

Transcripts

Students and families are encouraged to:

  • Submit final transcript requests

  • Share post-secondary plans with Cleveland High School

Students who participated in dual enrollment should request transcripts directly from their college or university.

Parking

Guests are encouraged to arrive early to allow time for parking and seating.
Parking is available throughout the Cleveland High School campus.

Live Stream

The graduation ceremony will be streamed live on:

  • CHSLive Facebook page

  • CHSLive YouTube channel

Cap Toss

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

Ceremony Expectations

We ask all students and guests to conduct themselves in a respectful and professional manner.

Please do not bring:

  • Air horns

  • Balloons

  • Banners

  • Cowbells

Congratulations

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