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Commencement Celebration

2026 Graduation Commencement Ceremony will be
June 5, 2026 @ Sprague High School Stadium

Graduation Commencement Ceremony

 

Cap & Gown Protocol

All attire worn under the gown must follow district dress code.

General Cap & Gown Instructions

  • Hang up the gown as soon as you get it. Many of the wrinkles will shake out but some pressing may be necessary.
  • Students are allowed to wear their cords, medals, or stoles depending upon their involvement in clubs/organizations/honor societies. The cords are passed through the loop in the back of the gown and then hang over the shoulders in front.
    • Hawaiian leis are allowed to be worn.
    • Native American feathers, beadings and garments are allowed.
  • Students are not allowed to carry objects such as, but not limited to, flowers, stuffed animals, air horns, balloons, inflatables, etc.
  • Sunglasses may not be worn.
Correct Positioning of Cap
  • The long point of the cap goes to the back and the short point is centered on the forehead with the mortarboard level (not tilted).
  • The cap is never removed during any part of the ceremony.
  • The outside of the cap may be decorated, however if the decorations on the cap are considered inappropriate or cause a distraction, the graduate will be asked to remove and replace their cap.
  • The tassel is pinned on the right side of the cap.

The gowns do not need to be returned, but they can be donated for future senior use.

Graduate from Roberts in gown and cap holding diploma in 2021
Graduate in gown and cap holding diploma from ECHS, Early College High School, in 2021
Graduate from Roberts being handed diploma in 2020
A high school student and her daughter
Graduate with family at after commencement ceremony
Roberts staff walk across the field and graduation
Graduates smile at the audience
A group of graduates stand together, smiling and celebrating their academic achievement
Graduates in academic regalia stand outdoors in the sun
A graduate receives a kiss from his dad at graduation
A group of graduates in academic regalia
Graduates smile, one wearing a cap with %22mommy did it%22