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Commencement Ceremony Information
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Reading High School Spring 2024 Graduation Ceremony - Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Santander Arena
Important Information
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Graduation Rehearsal
Rehearsal will take place at First Energy Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Graduation rehearsal is mandatory. Please DO NOT bring your cap and gown to rehearsal. Transportation for rehearsal will be provided to students from RHS if needed. Students may arrange their own transportation for rehearsal. Students will return to RHS around 11:00 AM.
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Graduation Ceremony
GRADUATION CEREMONY
Graduating seniors must report to the commencement ceremony at First Energy Stadium, dressed in their cap and gown, on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:30pm.
Doors will be open at 5:30 p.m. to ticket-holders. The ceremony will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.
Transportation will NOT be provided to the graduation ceremony.
Each student will receive five tickets for graduation.
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Rules for Seniors
Rules for graduating seniors:
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Students may decorate their caps but must adhere to the guidelines established by the RHS Administration.
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Students must remain in the designated ceremony area.
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Families and students may record the ceremony. Please be respectful of others and their views.
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Only RHS students, staff and designated guests are allowed on the floor of the arena during the ceremony. No unauthorized persons are allowed on the arena floor.
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Bag Policy
Spectators will be permitted to carry one clear plastic or vinyl bag that does not exceed 12”x 6”x12”, or one clear drawstring bag not to exceed 12” x 12”, or one, one-gallon clear plastic or zip-lock, resealable bag.
A small purse no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” may also be carried in addition to one clear bag.
All other bags (backpacks, large purses, oversized tote or mesh bags, reusable grocery bags, drawstring bags, camera bag/binocular case, printed plastic bag, fanny packs, or diaper bags) are strictly prohibited.*
*An exception will be made to allow medical items that cannot be transported in a clear bag into the venue. Guests carrying medically necessary items or equipment will be required to have their bags or equipment inspected.
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Parking
Parking will be available in the Reading Fightin Phils Stadium lots.
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Prohibited Items
PROHIBITED ITEMS
The following items are prohibited at the Santander Arena:-
Outside food or drinks: Outside food and beverage is prohibited at the Santander Arena. Please do not bring any bottles of water/juice/soda or any alcoholic beverage of any kind. All patrons found bringing outside food and beverage into the arena will be asked to return it to their vehicle or dispose of it in the trash. Concession stands will be open from 5:30 - 6:55 to purchase refreshments, as needed. Concessions will NOT be available during the ceremony.
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Balloons, noisemakers, confetti
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Any items that may cause a noise disturbance or disorder,
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Any items that may block the view of other spectators such as signs and/or banners.
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Tickets
Seniors will be given 5 tickets per graduate. Adults and school-aged children (ages 4 and up) must have a ticket to enter. Infants and toddlers (under the age of 4) may sit on an adult's lap.
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Extra tickets will be made available to students on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last at the conclusion of rehearsal.
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Diplomas
DIPLOMA DISTRIBUTION
On Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, the following activities are scheduled for seniors:-
Diploma Distribution will be in the Geigle Gym from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Graduating seniors will not receive their diplomas until all outstanding charges are paid. This could include charges related to textbooks, Chromebooks, athletic equipment, library fees, etc.
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