Graduation Info

Graduation 2024  

Graduation is Friday, May 17, 2024 at 7:30 pm at the Smithville High School Football Stadium

  • Seniors must arrive at the high school, fully dressed for the ceremony, by 6 pm.

  • Gates will open for guests at 6:30 pm

  • In the event of inclement weather, the District will notify Graduates of event postponement by 4:00pm on May 17, 2024.

    • Make-up dates are Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 7:30pm  or Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:30pm

  • Ticket/ wristbands are required for seating in the bleachers

    • Ticket/wristbands will be distributed to graduates on May 10, 2024 during graduation practice

  • Guests without wristband tickets are welcome to sit in the green space on either side of the bleachers.

  • The ceremony will be live streamed for those who cannot attend in person.  Please use this link for viewing: https://www.smithvilleschooldistrict.net/o/ssd/page/graduation-live-stream

  • The concession stand WILL be open that evening, serving drinks and candy only. 

  • Please meet your graduate behind the bleachers after the ceremony. 

Parking:

  • Please remind your Graduate to park in the Middle School parking lot.

  • Please carpool or be dropped off if possible.  

  • The lot directly behind the stadium is for handicapped parking only.  Cars must have an official placard or license plate to park in that lot.  

  • There will be a drop off lane for those who wish to drop off their guests at the sidewalk leading into the stadium and then go park.

  • Parking is on a first come first served basis.

Diplomas will be available for pick up at the Block after the ceremony.

  • All fees must be paid in full before graduates can pick up their diploma.  

    • Diplomas with fees still to be paid will be held in the SHS office for pick up during regular business hours the following week.