Graduation 2024

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MHS Graduation 2024 will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd @ 6:00pm at Johnson Coliseum on the campus of Sam Houston State University.

There is NOT a limit on the number of guests a graduate can invite.

Montgomery High School graduation is a special ceremony for our scholars and community.  Fog horns, cowbells, silly string, beach balls, etc., are NOT appropriate for this kind of ceremony.  We want every parent/relative/friend in the audience to be able to hear their special student’s name announced and awarded a diploma. 

Recent decisions by Sam Houston State University to eliminate walking across the stage the all SHSU graduations does not impact high school graduations. All MHS seniors who are eligible for graduation will be able to walk across the stage at graduation. Please keep in mind that there will be a required bag check at all entrances to the Coliseum so consider leaving bags/purses/belongings in cars whenever possible.

Gate Entrance and Bag Policy

There are THREE identifiable entrances for family and/or guest to enter for the event ceremony. Gates will open at 5:00PM.

Locations are as listed: 

• Gate 10 & 11 Northeast
• Gate 16 & 17 Southeast
• Gate 22 & 23 Southwest

Bag Check Policy:

• Non-Clear bags must not exceed 4.5”X6.5”
• Clear Bags must not exceed 12”X12’X6”

Prohibited items for Coliseum Entry:

• No outside Food and/or Drinks (including glassware)
• No bags that exceed bag policy 
• No umbrellas, tripods, noise makers, banners, laser pointers
• No weapons
• No Alcoholic Beverages and Illegal Drugs, E-Cigarettes, Vapes or any device that mimics smoking
• No item or action deemed to be a threat to public safety
• No strollers
• No Pets
• No wrapped presents of gifts

Permitted items for Coliseum Entry:

• Blankets
• Cameras (with lenses under 100mm) and video recorders
• Cell Phones and similar devices
• Service animals are permitted into the coliseum to assist guests with disabilities.  Animals must be trained and certified.

Bag Policy

**Note: The Johnson Coliseum Bag Policy strictly limits the size and types of bags that are permitted to enhance a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite family and guest entry. **

Graduates

All graduates must be in the Health and Kinesiology Center across the street no later than 5:15pm for line up and final instructions. Only participates are allowed in the Health and Kinesiology Center. The band, which consists of many seniors, will begin a short rehearsal at 5:00pm. The coliseum will open for seating at 5:00 pm.

Guest Seating

Seating is on a first come basis.  No tickets are issued, as there is ample space available in the coliseum.  The coliseum will open the doors at 5:00pm for seating. We recommend you do not bring your purse or bag into the coliseum. The coliseum has a clear bag policy and will not allow. Reservations are NOT available for seating. Handicap seating is on the bottom 3 rows around the coliseum.  Each member in party who will need a handicap seat may have one other member sit with them.  Please be respectful and follow this need.  We want all parent/relative/friend to be comfortable and safe.

Johnson Coliseum Map

Diplomas

On the stage, graduates will be handed a MHS Diploma cover. The diploma will be given to the graduates before the graduation ceremony concludes. If your graduate does not participate in graduation then their diploma will be available Tuesday, May 23rd at MHS in the front office.

Pictures

A professional photographer from ImaginLight will be on duty to take pictures of all graduating seniors.  Picture order forms will be given to scholars at the Graduation practice on Wednesday, May 22nd. The packet with money/check will be collected at a table located by door #20 in the coliseum before graduation. Order forms may also be mailed to ImaginLight.

Graduation Picture Form

Cap and Gown Etiquette

The caps are worn with the mortarboard flat. Scholars are allowed to decorate their mortarboards. The design needs to follow the MISD dress code requirements and only be on top of the mortarboard. Begin with the tassel on the left side, moving it to the right when told to do so during the ceremony. Males should remove the graduation cap during the National Anthem, Opening remarks and pledge. They will then replace the cap on head and fix tassel. Females do not need to remove cap.

Young men should wear dress slacks or pressed jeans (no holes) with a white collared shirt. Ties are encouraged, but optional. Young women are to wear dresses, dress slacks, or starched jeans. Dress shoes, boots or dress sandals that complement the gown must be worn. You will be walking so make sure you can walk a long distance in your heels if you choose to wear them.

NO corsages, ribbons, pins, flags, etc on gowns are allowed. Only approved cords, pins, stoles, honor medals, and National Honor Society collars may be worn. You may wear a military stole if you received one from your recruiter.

When all seniors follow this pattern of dress, the class will look uniform in its caps and gowns, lending the proper dignity to the graduation ceremony.

DO NOT BRING A PURSE or personal items with you. You will not be allowed back into the practice gym after graduation.

REMEMBER, this is a formal ceremony. During the graduation exercises, mature conduct is expected. Please do not talk during the graduation exercises. The staff has worked hard to make this a dignified occasion, which will be a cherished memory for all participants and guests.

Inclement Weather Provisions

In the event of inclement weather, graduates will meet on the floor of the coliseum at their assigned seat. If we need to meet on the floor a message through Skyward will be sent.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Parking and Directions

ADA and Emergency Information

All males must sign up for Selective Service upon the 18th birthday.  No federally funded financial aid will be awarded without this being done.