2024 Graduation Ceremonies

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Stuart C. Siegel Center

• 2 p.m. - ECA Graduation-Reynolds

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Virginia Union University - Living and Learning Center

• 9 a.m. - Open High School (Asynchronous learning day for all other students)
• 12 p.m. - Richmond Community High School (Asynchronous learning day for all other students)
• 3 p.m. - Franklin Military Academy  (12 p.m. dismissal for all other students)
• 6 p.m. - Richmond Virtual Academy (Regular schedule for all other students)

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Greater Richmond Convention Center

• 12 p.m. - Huguenot High School (Asynchronous learning day for all other students)
• 3 p.m. - John Marshall High School (12 p.m. dismissal for all other students)
• 6 p.m. - Thomas Jefferson High School (Regular schedule for all other students)

Friday, May 31, 2024

Greater Richmond Convention Center

• 12 p.m. - Armstrong High School (Asynchronous learning day for all other students)
• 3 p.m. - Richmond High School for the Arts (12 p.m. dismissal for all other students)

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Huguenot High School Auditorium

• 4 p.m. - Summer Graduation Ceremony

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The following protocols will be in place for attendees at all RPS graduations:

• Each graduate will receive five tickets. All attendees must have a ticket to enter the venue. NO exceptions.

• Graduates will not be allowed to enter the venue in their regalia. 

• No re-entry will be permitted once an attendee has exited the building.

• No bags will be permitted into the ceremonies with the exception of  a clear gallon-sized, zip-lock bag that may be used for personal care items for infants and toddlers, keys, and cell phones.

• RPS will not provide zip-lock bags; they must be brought by the attendee.

• Metal detectors will be used at all venues.

• All attendees including graduates, family members, RPS staff, Board Members, and any other guests will go through the metal detectors, be screened by security, and may be searched. 

• No outside food or drinks will be permitted, including water bottles.

• No weapons of any kind (including knives) or illegal substances will be permitted in the venue.

• No balloons, flowers, or amplified sound devices such as bull horns will be permitted inside the venue.

• All minor children must be accompanied by an adult.

• Absolutely no loitering will be permitted in the venue, outside of the venue, or in the parking lots during or after the ceremonies.

• Attendees must exit the premises immediately following the conclusion of the ceremony. 

• We are recommending that families have a designated meeting area away from the venue.