Graduation
Monday, May 18th, at 7:30 p.m.
Graduation will be livestreamed by NOW Arena and will be available on the District 211 website:
https://adc.d211.org/Graduation
Translations for all graduation speeches are available at:
https://tinyurl.com/211translation
Graduates are asked to ride with parents, if possible.
Graduate Arrival and Expectations
- Door #11 opens for graduates at 6:15 p.m.
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All graduates must report to their assigned faculty member by 6:30 p.m.
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Graduates must enter through the southeast entrance (Door #11) and will pass through a metal detector.
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Gowns should be zipped after security screening.
Important:
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Graduates may only bring their cap and gown into the arena.
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No personal items (phones, keys, purses, etc.) are allowed.
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Any items brought will be collected in a labeled bag and returned after the ceremony.
Dress and Attire
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Caps and gowns are required.
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Wear attire appropriate for a formal and dignified ceremony.
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Tassels should be worn on the right side of the cap.
Guest Information
Seating and Accessibility:
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ADA parking is available in the east lot only (first-come, first-served).
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ADA seating is available throughout the upper level of the lower bowl.
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One ADA guest and one additional person may sit in this section.
Parking
End of Ceremony / Meeting Location
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Please remain seated until all graduates have exited.
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Graduates will meet families outside on Hoffman Boulevard (west side of the arena).
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Look for posted signs #1–#6 to designate meeting spots.
Graduation Portraits
- VIP is proud to be the official photographer of Conant graduation.
- Be on the lookout for an email about 1 week after the ceremony to view and order your photos, or log in to vipis.com, search Conant High School, click Graduation Portraits, and search by student name.
- Email support@vipis.com with any questions.
Additional Notes
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The ceremony will last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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Air horns and noise devices are not permitted.
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If you still need to pick up your cap, gown, tassel, or tickets, please see Mr. Jacobsen in the Social Studies Office immediately.
