Graduation 2023
Graduation Details
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Congratulations to the Class of 2023! WFISD is excited to hold a ceremony to honor you and celebrate this monumental achievement in your life.
All three graduation ceremonies will take place on the following days:
- Rider High School - Thursday, May 25 | 8PM | Memorial Stadium
- Wichita Falls High School - Friday, May 26 | 8PM | Memorial Stadium
- Hirschi High School - Saturday, May 27 | 8PM | Memorial Stadium
Helpful Information
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Security & Commencement Conduct
In the interest of public safety, please observe the following restrictions for all graduation activities at Memorial Stadium. Patrons will not be allowed to bring the following items inside the event venue. These policies are subject to change without notice.
• No outside food or drinks are allowed at the graduation venue. Bottled water will be sold at all ceremonies.
• No balloons
• No large bags or backpacks
• No firearms, knives, explosives or other weapons
• No coolers or other containers except in cases of medical
need, as certified by a physician
• No artificial noisemakers, air horns or megaphones may
be used
• No large signs, flags, poles, banners, or laser pointers
• No pets allowed, except trained service animals
WFISD has the authority to prohibit any items deemed a security risk.
Inspections of small bags might be required as you enter the event venue.
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Tickets & Seating
Tickets
Tickets will not be required to attend this year's graduation ceremonies. However, seating is first come, first served. Only the west (home) side of the stands will be open.
Seating
Gates will be open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony and seating will be open. Guests are asked not to "hold" seats. Please wait until your entire party has arrived before entering the stadium.
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Guests Needing Special Accommodations
Entrance
The gate at the south end of Memorial Stadium is designated as the handicapped entrance. Guests in wheelchairs may enter through this gate.
Seating
The walkway behind the grassy slope at the south end of the stadium will be reserved for guests in wheelchairs.
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Parking
Parking is free for all guests. Guests are asked to park in the west parking lot and enter and exit on the west side of the stadium. The east parking lot is reserved for graduates, staff and volunteers.
Parents and guests are asked to remain on the west side of the stadium before and after the graduation ceremonies to help with congestion and to allow campus staff to organize graduates.
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Weather
Ceremonies will take place as scheduled unless a downpour or electrical storm creates a safety hazard. In that case, district administrators would make alternate plans and communicate those decisions at that time.
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Alternate Viewing Locations
All graduation ceremonies will be streamed live from the WFISD website.
The direct link is www.wfisd.net/graduationlive.