Las Vegas High School
Class of 2017 Graduation Information
We are very pleased to announce that the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2017 will be held at Las Vegas High School in the Frank Nails Football Stadium. The ceremony promises to be an event to remember, certainly one that will be meaningful for approximately 700 seniors, as they graduate on the campus where their high school memories were made. The administration and the senior class officers have been busily planning every detail for this exciting, but still dignified event.
The following information has been developed by the Clark County School District and Las Vegas High School to ensure that graduates and their families and friends understand the rules and guidelines governing a commencement ceremony of respect and dignity.
After a thorough review of this information, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to call 799-0180 ext. 4206. The seniors will receive similar information from the administration at the senior meetings on May 16 in the school Lecture Center.
Please note: Seniors must pass all proficiency tests to graduate from Las Vegas High School and participate in the graduation ceremony.
Commencement Date, Location and Time
- Friday, June 9 7:30 p.m. Las Vegas High School-Frank Nails Football Stadium
- Graduates will assemble in the auxiliary gym for line-up no later than 6:30 pm. CCSD dress code will be checked upon arrival.
- Only seniors are permitted in the gym area and will not be permitted to leave the area after they have checked in.
- Parents and other guests may enter the gated areas of the stadium beginning at 6:00 p.m.
- Admission is by ticket only. Seniors will receive their tickets following the ceremony rehearsal on Friday morning, June 9 at 8:30 am.
- Following the ceremony, spectators may join the graduates on the field to celebrate.
Parking
- Parking will be available in the following locations:
- Using their parking pass, seniors will park on the practice football field on the north side of the school.
- Guest parking:
- South parking lot in front of the school
- LDS Church parking lot on Treeline Drive to the west of LVHS
- Surface streets surrounding LVHS
- Staff parking only on the north side of the school.
- See the attached map for all parking areas.
- DUE TO LIMITED PARKING, WE STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT YOU CARPOOL TO THIS EVENT.
Admission
Tickets for both adults and children are required for entry into the ceremony. You may enter through gates on the home or visitor side (handicapped and field seating only through the gates nearest to Sahara Avenue). Please be aware that the boys will be sitting closest to the visitor side and girls on the will be sitting closest to the home side. You may want to choose your seating location accordingly. PLEASE DO NOT BRING BAGS OR PURSES TO THE CEREMONY. Bringing those items will slow down your entry into the stadium as they will be checked by security. Special gates are designated for guests with bags and purses. Also, do not bring signs, balloons, weapons or nuisance items of any kind or food and drinks (except water in unopened containers). Those items will be confiscated at the entry gates. Please be in your seats by 7:15 pm.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry gates will close promptly at 7:15 pm. Spectators not inside the stadium at that time will not be admitted.
Seating
Tickets
Student Attire
Caps and gowns for the ceremony will be distributed on June 1 during government classes, both lunches, and guidance. That afternoon, during 7th period, the seniors will participate in the SENIOR WALK. Wearing their caps and gowns, they will walk through the LVHS halls in recognition of their graduation accomplishment. Be sure gowns are ordered by May 1, so that they will arrive in time for distribution on June 1. Gowns will be available for purchase on that date also.
CCSD dress code at the ceremony will be strictly enforced. Students in violation of the dress code WILL NOT participate.
- Girls – dresses or dress pants and dress shoes.
- Boys – dress pants, dress shirt (with collar), tie preferred, and dress shoes.
No t-shirts, shorts, jeans, sandals, flip-flops, or athletic/tennis shoes of any kind for boys or girls. Students should NOT bring purses, handbags, or backpacks to the ceremony. It is not appropriate to carry bags of any kind during the ceremony and NO storage will be available to seniors. No cell phones, iPods, or cameras are permitted! They will be confiscated and returned following the ceremony.
BE SURE TO BRING THE LINE-UP CARD which will be included with the ceremony tickets given after the rehearsal on June 9.
Student Behavior
Demeanor of Spectators
Although the ceremony is held on the football field, in the interest of a memorable, dignified occasion for both participants and spectators, we request the following socially acceptable graduation ceremony etiquette:
- Sit only in designated audience seating. Listen politely and attentively to speakers.
- Do not bring noisemakers or other distracting objects of any kind to the ceremony.
- Show respect for each senior by refraining from catcalls, whistles, other verbal noises including excessive shouting or screaming names of seniors, especially during the diploma distribution. IF SUCH EXCESSIVE SHOUTING OCCURS, THE OFFICIAL DIPLOMA OF THAT STUDENT WILL BE WITHHELD PENDING AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE PRINCIPAL.
Cameras
Diploma Distribution
Caps and Gowns
Rehearsal
Senior Fines
Concessions
- Water and other concessions will be available from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the football field concession buildings.
- No outside food or drinks except water (in a sealed container) are permitted into the stadium
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Please remind your guests that entry gates close at 7:15 p.m. Persons not in their seats by that time will not be permitted to enter.
BE SURE TO BRING YOUR LINEUP CARD TO THE CEREMONY
Reminders:
- Cap and Gown – Order from Jostens – www.Jostens.com or call 384-3300. Be sure to order before May 1 to receive the gown by May 20.
- Attendance – Be sure to come to school every day. Missing school can cause you to lose credit in class and not graduate.
- Choose and register now for after high school education. Report all acceptances to your counselor for inclusion in the graduation ceremony program.
Senior Information Class of 2017
Las Vegas High School
Email: jsnowden@interact.ccsd.net
Website: lvwildcats.com
Location: 6500 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Phone: (702)799-0180
Twitter: @lvwildcats