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PGHS CLASS OF 2025 GRADUATION: All The Details You Need for The Graduation Ceremony

Venue Information & Online Streaming Information

Prince George High School's Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony will be hosted at the Prince George Athletic Stadium, located across the street from the high school (7801 Laurel Spring Road) on Friday, May 30, 2025, beginning at 9 a.m.

Can't Be Here? Join Us Online! Be part of the Class of 2025 graduation festivities by watching the entire ceremony from home via our live stream. Click the link or visit https://bit.ly/PGHSGraduation2025 to view the ceremony on graduation day.

Parking Details & Shuttle Information

  • General Parking
    • J.E.J. Moore Middle School (11455 Prince George Drive), Middle Road Elementary School (5400 Middle Road), North Elementary School (11106 Old Stage Road), Gregory Memorial Presbyterian Church (6300 Courthouse Road), and Unity Baptist Church (4951 Mt Sinai Road) will be open for general parking, with no permits being required to park at these lots.
    • Shuttle buses will be available beginning at 7 a.m. through the duration of the event and until all guests have returned to their vehicles. Handicap shuttles will be available upon request at these locations. 
    • Shuttles will be labeled with their destinations alongside signage to ensure all guests board the correct shuttle to return to their vehicles at the three general parking lots.

  • Reserved Parking
    • Students will receive two parking permits for the Prince George High School student parking lot and driving range for themselves and their families. Parking permits for the PGHS lot (or handicap lot, if requested) will be provided in advance of the ceremony. 
  • Reserved Handicap Parking
    • Handicap parking is available by permit only, and students were to make their requests before May 9, 2025. A handicap parking pass replaces one of the reserved permits given to the graduate. These passes were issued on a first-come, first-served basis. 
    • Handicap parking is located at the stadium/press box area and directly in front of Prince George High School by the flagpole.

Traffic Patterns

  • For the safety of the graduates and guests, all traffic should adhere to directions provided by event staff and local police as they exit the stadium and in surrounding parking lots. 

Handicapped Accessible Seating

  • Handicapped accessible seating is available under the FCA Pavilion at the stadium on a first-come, first-served basis.

Guest Experience: Health, Safety & Security

    • Ensuring our students, families, and community have a safe and enjoyable time during our commencement exercises is a top priority for Prince George High School. As such, out of an abundance of caution, additional safety protocols have been implemented for Friday’s ceremony for guests entering the stadium:
      • In accordance with Prince George County School Board policy, bags MUST BE CLEAR and NO LARGER than 12x6x12, a small clutch purse (5x7 or smaller, clutch does not have to be clear), or a gallon Ziploc bag. Items related to medical needs will be permitted.
      • Signage outlining permitted and non-approved items will be posted at all shuttle parking areas and at the stadium grounds prior to entry.
        • View permitted / non-approved items info HERE.
      • Guests are encouraged to leave bags and purses larger than those permitted in the stadium in the vehicles. 
      • All guests will be screened with object detectors before entry to the stadium. Graduates will be screened before entering the Prince George High School gymnasium with walkthrough detectors. 
      • Gates will open at 7:30 a.m., 90 minutes before the ceremony starts, to allow ample time for these protocols to be carried out so guests can comfortably settle in for Friday’s festivities. 
    • All guests of Prince George High School's commencement exercises are expected to behave in a manner conducive to the ceremony's formality. As we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates with their families, friends, and community, please keep the following expectations in mind:
      • All children Grades PK-8 must be accompanied by an adult.
      • Strollers will be permitted in the stadium, but cannot block spectators.
      • No noisemakers, coolers, balloons, or gift bags are allowed in the stadium. Guests should keep these items in their vehicles.
      • Bikes, skateboards, or roller skates are not allowed inside the stadium.
      • Smoking, vaping, or other electronic smoking, alcohol, tobacco of any kind, and all drugs and weapons are prohibited on school property.
      • Umbrellas may be used on the top row of seating only, not to obstruct the view of others.
      • No signs as they may block the view of others.
      • No chairs are permitted other than stadium seats.
      • No diaper bags. Please refer to the bag guidelines.
  • As this is an outdoor ceremony, guests and graduates are encouraged to keep the following outdoor event tips in mind for Friday’s event:
    • Stay Hydrated: Drink water before and during the ceremony to ensure your body has ample water to avoid dehydration. Bottled water will be available for graduates and guests at the stadium free of charge.
    • Dress for the Weather: Guests should consider wearing light-colored, breathable, loose clothing for the ceremony, hats, or sunglasses. 
    • Apply Sunscreen: Ultraviolet radiation is extreme during the summer, and it can take as little as 11 minutes in the midday sun to get sunburned. Choose a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or greater.

Inclement Weather Plan

  • In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be delayed in one-hour increments up until 4 p.m. If weather appears to prevent the event from taking place outdoors, the decision will be made and announced by 4 p.m. to move the event indoors with a 6 p.m. start time. 
  • In case of an indoor rain event, tickets will be required for all guests. Graduates will receive five tickets to use for the indoor rain event. 

Recessional

  • Graduates have worked alongside school administrators to plan their graduation festivities. One of their requests is to complete a final walk, saying goodbye to their teachers and listening to their senior song. 
  • In order to honor their wishes, a traditional recessional of graduates will occur after the ceremony. 
  • This year, all students will recess back to the high school to receive their diplomas. Guests are asked to be patient and wait for the announcement to be made releasing guests to meet their graduates at the high school following the recessional.
  • Guests should follow traffic directions of staff on premises to safely meet their graduates following the recessional. 

Reminders for Graduates

For our graduating seniors, here are some quick notes to keep in mind as you head into this Friday morning's ceremony:

  • Graduates should arrive at Prince George High School on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the gym lobby entrance by 7:30AM with the following items:
    • Cap and tassel
    • Gown
    • All PGHS-issued medals, stoles, and cords
    • Car keys (if applicable)
    • Caps may not be decorated
    • Only PGHS-approved regalia may be worn on the gown
  • Graduates may not have cell phones with them during the line-up phase or the ceremony. They should be left in the student's vehicle or with a family member.

Graduate Dress Code

Graduates are asked to abide by the following clothing guidelines for Friday’s ceremony:

  • Dresses and skirts should be lightweight (for your comfort) and follow the school dress code (no spaghetti straps, backless dresses, strapless dresses, or halter tops). 
  • Be sure the skirt or dress is not too full or longer than the graduation gown.
  • Dress pants (khaki, black, navy, gray) should be worn with a collared dress shirt (necktie or bow tie preferred).
  • Dress shoes should be worn and be a neutral color. No high heels are allowed.
  • No jeans are allowed.
  • No flip-flops, Crocs, or slides-style sandals are allowed.
  • No tennis shoes are allowed.