Information is subject to change. Please visit https://www.houstonisd.org/Page/201449 for the latest information.
Guest Tickets and Parking
HISD police will be available to direct traffic in and out of the graduations. There are no fees associated with parking; however, please practice safety while locating a parking space.
Seating will be limited and require ticketed access at HISD Fieldhouses and NRG Arena. Campuses will provide additional information on tickets and seating.
Bag Policy and Screening Measures
In keeping with HISD’s core value of student safety, all graduates and guests will be screened using metal detectors and/or security wands. To expedite movement of guests through the lines to enter the facilities, we strongly encourage guests not to bring any bags, however, if needed then consider a bag that is clear (size recommendation no larger than 12” x 6” x12”) or carry a small clutch purse (size recommendation 4.5” x 6.5”) approximately the size of a hand. All bags are subject to search.
Prohibited Items
Senior Attire
Graduates will dress in appropriate attire under their academic regalia and must have their cap and gown upon entrance to the venue. Graduates may want to consider wearing heels of modest height as they will be walking up steps and steep ramps to access/exit the stage. Campuses will contact parents of graduating seniors to provide more information on ordering their cap and gown.
Graduates are allowed to wear:
- academic medals and/or athletic achievement they have earned throughout their high school journey,
- honor cords representing various achievement (such as honor societies, clubs, or academic excellence,
- HISD ribbons denoting a specific accomplishment,
- graduation stoles symbolizing their academic journey or other stoles with the approval of the campus principal/designee,
- decorated and/or personalized graduation cap with the approval of the principal/designee.
- No electronic devices including cellular phones will be allowed onto the venue floor by the graduates.
