Nevada Union High School

 
Graduation is held at 9 a.m. on the Saturday after the last day of school in Hooper Stadium (the football field).

 

Anyone can attend the ceremony as tickets are not necessary. In the event of rain, seniors will be given 2 guest tickets for entrance at the Senior breakfast. Should this happen, the event will be moved inside to the Ali Gym. 

 

Graduates: Graduating Seniors arrive at 8 a.m. and park in the J Lot (second parking lot across from the West Gym) which is reserved for seniors.  

 

Guest Parking: We suggest you come early to take advantage of the best parking and stadium seating. 

• Carpooling is encouraged as parking is minimal.
• Public parking is available in the first lot at the main entrance, in the theater lot, and on the street.
• As a courtesy to our neighbors, please observe any restricted parking areas and do not block any residential driveways or roadways.
• Please park in designated parking areas only. Those parked in red-zones or unmarked parking spaces will be ticketed. 
• There is handicap parking available in the annex and wrestling parking lot and for those needing assistance.  The interior of the campus has been designated for disabled and elderly parking. If you are transporting someone who needs handicapped access, the parking attendants will direct you to areas where you can drop them off close to the stadium and then exit the interior to park.

Guests: Guests should bring hats, since the stadium is in the direct sun, can be quite warm and there are few shaded areas available. As there is no reserved seating, guests are advised to arrive early to get seats of their choice. Ground-level seating is available on both sides of the graduate seating area behind the stanchions for guests who cannot use bleacher seating due to physical disabilities or families. You are not allowed to stand in this area. You are welcome to bring your own cushion or blanket to use in the bleachers. Umbrellas, shade structures or any other type of visibility distraction are not permitted any where in the stadium as they negatively impact the ability for fellow spectators to view the ceremony. 

 

Bottled water is sold as a fundraiser by the cheerleading squad. You are also welcome to bring your own. Please note: no alcohol, drugs, glass containers, weapons or animals (Service Animals excepted) are allowed on campus. NUHS is a tobacco-free, drug-free and vape-free zone campus wide at all times.  

 

Ceremony: The commencement ceremony lasts approximately one hour. Each graduate will walk across the stage as his or her name is read and will be congratulated by NU and District administration and Board of Trustees members. We ask that parents and friends NOT get up and take photos during the actual ceremony, as they would block the view for other folks. You may order photographs taken by the professional photographers. The link to order photos is provided in your commencement program and on the website in the above section. Please remain in your seats until the conclusion of the ceremony.When the ceremony is over, graduates pick up their diplomas from their counselors in the Ali Gym. Please have patience, enjoy, and wait for the crowd to thin when exiting the stadium and parking areas.

 

Note: The following information is shared verbally and in writing with Seniors during the Senior meeting in January.

 

Graduation Rehearsal  All Seniors will attend the graduation rehearsal on the Friday before graduation, following the Senior Breakfast in the NU Café. This will help things run smoothly on Saturday and should give you a good idea on which side of the field you will be seated during the Saturday ceremony.

 

Graduation  The graduation ceremony is to an exciting, but dignified event. Please read and follow these guidelines so that all students can be celebrated properly. All families will have time to properly celebrate your student following the ceremony. Ice water will be provided for the graduates during the ceremony. 

 

The J Lot parking area (across from West Gym) parking is reserved for graduates; your cap & gown will serve as your parking pass. Carpooling is highly appreciated.Graduates should arrive by 8 a.m. For preparation and restroom needs, females report to the West Gym; males to the Ali Gym and all-gender restrooms will be open in the Ali Foyer and in the front lobby near the West Gym. 

 

We will check for these before you go onto the field.

 

Senior Pranks  Any disturbance to the school or grounds will result in denial of any/all senior activities. Anyone found responsible for any damage to the school will be prosecuted.

 

Debts  Please be sure to clear any and all debts. If you owe money for books or your Chromebook, please be sure to return your items to the Library before the last day of school.