Buffalo High School 2023 Graduation Ticket Policy - April 25, 2023

Aug 27, 2026

April 25, 2023 letter to the parents and guardians of the Senior Class of 2023 outlines graduation dates, mandatory rehearsal requirements, arrival expectations, and where the ceremony will be held. It specifies ticket-only admission, limits on the number of tickets per graduate, differences for indoor vs. outdoor weather plans, and how to receive and present tickets. It also covers cap and gown distribution, dress expectations, conduct guidelines, parking directions, accessible seating notes, and information on the all-night graduation party.

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Graduation Schedule and Arrival

Mandatory Rehearsal

Ceremony Time and Location

Ticket-Only Admission Rules

Tickets Per Graduate and Weather Changes

Indoor vs. Outdoor Ticket Use

Children and Accessible Seating

Cap and Gown and Ticket Distribution

Distribution Timing

Pick-Up Instructions and Office Backup

Attire, Conduct, Parking, and Additional Events

Dress Expectations and Decorum

Parking and Drop-Off Guidance

All-Night Graduation Party and Contact Info

April 25, 2023 Dear Parents and Guardians ofthe Senior Class of 2023: I would like to extend to you congratulations and sincere thanks for all that you have done to help your student reach their graduation. The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the activities and procedures of graduation. The last day of regularly scheduled classes for all students is Thursday, June 8. A mandatory rehearsal for all graduating seniors will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 9 . All seniors will meet in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) . Rehearsal will take approximately ninety minutes. Graduates must be at rehearsal if they wish to be in the ceremony; any exceptions need to be approved by our graduation administrator, Mr. Ed Cox. The graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m. on Bison Field West. Graduates are expected to arrive by 6 p.m. Admittance to the graduation ceremony will be by ticket only. This year we will be able to issue six (6) tickets per graduate. Tickets will be issued to graduating seniors with their caps and gowns. In the event ofinclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the BHS main gym. In this case, the number of tickets per graduate will be reduced to four (4) to accommodate the smaller capacity. Tickets for indoor and outdoor venues will be marked accordingly. Distribution of caps and gowns will be Tuesday, May 2nd during all lunch periods. If a student is not in the building during this time, please come to the front office to pick them up between 8am and 3pm on Monday-Friday, after May 2nd. Please safeguard your tickets. Replacement tickets will not be issued due to capacity restrictions. Please read the reverse side of this letter for additional ticket information. We will provide a recorded telecast of the ceremony. Details of how to view this telecast will be shared later. Important items to note: ● Any guests requiring handicapped accessible seating, please check with an usher to find the appropriate location. ● If your student is entering any branch of the military, we will be noting this in our graduation program. Please contact Traci Pederson at 763.682.8111 or tpederso@bhmschools.org by April 28th with this information. ● Parking is available in the North, South and East lots. Parking will be limited due to the number of guests-please limit to 2 vehicles per family. Parking is not allowed on the county road on the east side of the building (Bison Blvd) . ● Graduates are encouraged to be dropped off or carpool and should park near and enter through door number 8 at the far Westend of the student lot. Graduates are expected to dress appropriately for the graduation ceremony. Shorts, T-shirts, flip flops, sunglasses, and informal attire are inappropriate for this ceremony. Accommodations for weather will be communicated during rehearsal. Decorated caps and gowns will NOT be allowed. Please do your part to help monitor these expectations. To maintain the dignity of the ceremony, family and friends are to refrain from shouting when their graduate is presented so that the next student's family can hear the announcement of their graduate’s name. The All-Night Graduation Party will be held at the high school and will begin shortly after the graduation ceremony. This party is planned and sponsored by BHS parents/guardians and has always been a very safe and fun experience. Registration forms are available on the BHS website or in the front office. Buffalo High School is excited to celebrate the graduating Class of 2023 and we want all students and families to have a memorable commencement experience. Please call our graduation administrator, Mr. Cox, at 763-682-8105, if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Mark Mischke, BHS Principal Buffalo High School Graduation Ticket Policy After carefully studying our seating capacity we have decided that we must continue a ticket policy for graduation. Our decision is based on the following rationa

FAQs

What are the key graduation rehearsal and ceremony dates for the Class of 2023?

Regular classes end Thursday, June 8. A mandatory rehearsal for graduating seniors is Friday, June 9 at 10:30 a.m., and the ceremony is Friday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m.

How many tickets can each graduate receive, and how do tickets change if weather requires an indoor location?

This year each graduate can receive six tickets. If inclement weather moves the ceremony to the BHS main gym, the number of tickets per graduate is reduced to four, with indoor/outdoor markings used at the door.

When and how are caps, gowns, and tickets distributed and retrieved?

Caps and gowns are distributed Tuesday, May 2 during all lunch periods. Tickets are included with the cap and gown, distributed during the same lunch period; if a student cannot pick up on May 2, tickets and items are available in the front office after that date (pick-up Monday–Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.).

What guidelines apply to attire, conduct, and parking for graduation day?

Graduates should avoid shorts, T-shirts, flip flops, sunglasses, and informal attire, and decorated caps and gowns are not allowed. Family and friends should refrain from shouting during announcements to maintain order. Parking is available in North, South, and East lots with a limit of two vehicles per family, and parking is not allowed on the county road east side of the building (Bison Blvd).

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