Union High School to host graduation on Saturday, May 20, 2023
Union High School, 6636 S. Mingo Road, will host graduation for the Class of 2023 on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Graduation will take place outside at Union Tuttle Stadium at 11 a.m. for all students, weather permitting.
In case of inclement weather, commencement will be relocated to Union’s Multipurpose Activity Center (UMAC) and split into two ceremonies to be held on the same day. Students with last names beginning with letters A-K will graduate at 11 a.m. Students with last names beginning with letters L-Z will graduate at 3 p.m. Tickets will be required for all ceremonies. Additional details will come at a later date.
For updates on graduation, seniors and parents may visit this page you are on now: www.unionps.org/commencement.
Senior Packet
Download Senior Packet, which contains information on graduation, Graduation Celebration and other events for seniors such as Senior Walk on April 28.
Tickets
Tickets will be available for seniors on April 17 through Canvas. Students are allowed 10 tickets and those 10 tickets will be valid for both types of ceremonies (inside and outside). If a student needs an additional ticket, they will have to contact other students in their same-time ceremony to see if they have any extra tickets they are not using.
See Class of 2022 Video
Appropriate Dress
Appropriate dress for the graduation ceremony will consist of the following worn under the official gown:
Boys: dark or khaki trousers, dark dress shoes, and dark dress socks, along with a dress shirt, preferably white, and a tie.
Girls: a light colored dress which must be shorter than the gown or black slacks along with white, neutral, or black shoes.
Approved special recognition items include medals for valedictorians and salutatorians; stoles for Student Council Officers, Class Officers, National Honor Society, Early College High School Graduates, National Technical Honor Society; cords for the top 10% of the graduating class, community service recognition, and distinguished graduate recognition.
No other recognition or decorative items may be added to the graduation gown or cap. Students whose attire does not comply with these regulations may not be allowed to participate in the ceremony.
Several days before graduation, the gown should be taken out of the wrapper and hung to let the wrinkles fall out. The mortar board is worn flat on the head. Tassels are to be worn on the right side of the cap before Graduation and will be moved to the left side as part of the ceremony.
DO NOT USE A HOT IRON ON YOUR GOWN!
Appropriate Behavior
The Graduation Ceremony is a formal occasion and appropriate behavior is expected. Noisemakers are not permitted during the ceremony. Any violations of these regulations may result in confiscation of the items or removal from the arena. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. Families must have their tickets with them in order to enter the ceremony.
Transcripts and Diplomas
Final transcripts will be sent to colleges once they become available (typically around mid-June). Instructions for how to log into Scoir and how to request a final transcript can be found on the “Scoir” page in the College/Career Center course on Canvas. Questions regarding diplomas? Call the Registrar at 918-357-7204.
Questions
Call the Activities Office at 918-357-7285 or email Director of Student Life Meghan Bender [email protected].
Graduation Celebration
Seniors are invited to one last great celebration for the Class of 2023!
Saturday, May 20, after commencement, from 10:30 p.m. until 3 a.m. at Incredible Pizza, 8314 E 71st St. Visit the Graduation Celebration page.
Check-in is from 10:30 until 11:30 p.m.
No outside food, drinks, backpacks, or large purses are allowed.
No students allowed to enter or leave between 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
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