Important Reminders:
Graduation is Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. on the Charles Raich Football Field.
If there is inclement weather, the graduation ceremony will be moved indoors to the Larry Milazzo Gymnasium
We will communicate the back up date no later than 9:00 a.m. via:
Social Media (Twitter & Facebook)
Skylert/Phone App
Website
ALL Graduates Must Arrive at RHS and report to the small gym no later than 1:00 p.m.
Doors/gates will open at 12:30 p.m. for spectators.
We will have a professional photographer taking graduation pictures.
Dress appropriately; this is a formal ceremony.
Graduates are expected to exhibit their best behavior on this day. Any disruption or inappropriate behavior during the ceremony will not be tolerated. Misbehavior may require seniors to return the following week for discipline & may delay the release of your diploma and final/official transcript.
Graduation Ceremony Procedures:
When you arrive at the small gym, you will receive final instructions to line up alphabetically by section and row.
The staff will pass out cords and items that were not received at the Graduation Practice, etc.
You will be lined up alphabetically and escorted into the hallway where we will proceed to the field.
Students with last names A - M will be lined up on one side of the gym; students with last names N - Z will be lined up on the other side of the gym.
Each graduate will have two professional graduation pictures taken, 1) as they receive their diploma, and 2) in the gym before the processional (1:00-1:45).
Once you enter the track, walk in unison next to the other student from the corresponding line
A-M (lane 7) and N-Z (lane 8).
When in doubt, follow the direction of the Junior Marshals or those presiding over the ceremony.
Once the ceremony is over, follow the recessional and report back to the small gym. You will be provided with your actual diploma and program. You will need to turn in cords and other items (if applicable) which were handed out earlier. Students will sign acknowledging they received their items.
CONGRATULATIONS 2026 GRADUATES!!!
WE ARE PROUD OF YOU.
BEST WISHES & GOOD LUCK.
Yours in Education,
Jason Dandurand
Jason P. Dandurand, Ed. S.
Principal ~ Roxana Senior High School
Graduates,
BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE GYM, PLEASE MAKE SURE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Caps should be straight with the small point in front. Any decorations on the cap must be pre-approved by Mr. Dandurand.
Tassels are to be on [your] right front of the cap. Graduates must wear the required blue & white graduation tassel that was provided with their cap and gown. Students may not wear the red and blue or “bling” tassels for the ceremony.
Stay in alphabetical order.
Graduates should walk in unison with the person next to them in the other section:
A-M and N-Z.
Graduates are to remain standing upon entering their section of the seating area until all graduates have reported to their seat and when Mr. Dandurand begins his opening remarks.
Male graduates are to remove caps at the start of the National Anthem and put them back on after the Anthem.
All graduates are to stand and then be seated after the National Anthem & Pledge of Allegiance.
Watch the junior marshals for direction to stand and be seated.
Each row will stand in unison upon the signal of the junior marshal and proceed to the platform.
Take the diploma in your left hand and shake hands with the right hand from a board member. A picture will be taken at this moment.
Turning of the Tassels: At the end of the graduation ceremony, after all graduates have received their diploma cover and returned to their seat, Mr. Dandurand will direct all graduates to turn their tassel from the right to the left of their cap and will present the Graduating Class of 2026!
At the end of the graduation exercise there will be a recessional; return promptly to the small gym.
Students will receive only the diploma cover during the graduation exercise. Upon returning to the small gym, you will sign next to your name indicating that you have received your diploma. After signing, you will receive your diploma & a program. Keep your caps, gowns, and tassels. Please make sure honor cords are returned as designated.
CLASS OF 2026
“Once A Shell, Always A Shell”