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Dear Graduates and Families of Graduates,

What an exciting season this is for you! We want you to know we share your enthusiasm as the long-awaited graduation day approaches. With that in mind, we have a few pointers and requests which will make the event memorable:

• Though the day will be hectic, snap a couple of photos before you head out the door to the ceremony.

• Click this link for the bag policy.

• The Alaska Airlines Center parking lot will open at 5 PM for the 7 PM ceremony. Plan to arrive at the venue early as traffic and parking cause delays. 

• Please note the following ways in which to be respectful of other graduates’ families and the venue manager:

  • Make your way to your vehicle immediately following the ceremony and proceed to exit the parking lot, allowing timely access for the next event.

  • Refrain from tailgating and using the parking lot as a celebration venue - instead, make plans to gather family and friends at home after the ceremony.

  • No tents or barbeques will be permitted at the venue. Your own backyard is a much more appealing place for a party tent than an asphalt parking lot, and your photos there will make better keepsakes. 

  • Refrain from any sort of littering, including confetti, streamers, loose candy, etc., as such objects impact birds and the environment.

• Remember to take pictures along the way – graduates and families all have reason to commemorate seniors’ many accomplishments.

• Have a safe journey home to celebrate.

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2024 Graduation Ticket Information

This page will be updated as we get closer to the 2024 graduation.

How many tickets will my senior receive for graduation?

Seniors whose ceremony is taking place at the Alaska Airlines Center will receive a minimum of six tickets to distribute to family and friends.  Tickets are determined by capacity and number in the graduating class.

When will seniors get their tickets?

Tickets will be handed out during graduation practice, which typically take place the week prior to the graduation ceremony.  Please check with your school for the date and time of their graduation practice.

How did Ê®·ÖÁùºÏ²Ê determine the number of tickets that each senior would receive for graduation at the Alaska Airlines Center?

While the overall seating capacity of the Alaska Airlines Center is listed as 5,000 online, the seating capacity for Ê®·ÖÁùºÏ²Ê graduations will be closer to 2,200.  The capacity and the number of seniors in the graduating class were used to determine the number of tickets each senior would receive.

Why are there only 2,200 seats available?

In order to provide adequate floor space for the graduates, faculty, and the band/orchestra, the first tier of seating will be retracted, which reduces the seating capacity in the arena by about half. The seating behind the stage on the second and third level will also be closed off because it does not offer a view of the ceremony.

How can family and friends watch the ceremony if we don’t have enough tickets for them to attend in person?

The district will provide live streaming for all of the graduation ceremonies at the Alaska Airlines Center. The link will be available on the district’s graduation webpage. An archived video of the ceremony will also be available on the district graduation webpage in the days following the ceremony.

If other families are not using all of their tickets, can I use some of theirs?

Yes. The district encourages families who do not plan to use all of their tickets to find other families who may want additional tickets. 

Can I use tickets from another Ê®·ÖÁùºÏ²Ê graduation ceremony?

No. Tickets will be clearly labeled with the school, date, and time of the graduation ceremony.  Tickets from one school cannot be used at another school’s ceremony.

What if I have a unique family situation that may require more tickets?

While the district cannot provide extra tickets to all families who may want them because of the limited seating capacity at AAC, we understand some families may have special circumstances that need to be considered. Principals will receive a limited number of additional tickets they can distribute to address unique family needs.  Please contact your school if you have a hardship request you want the principal to consider.

Why did the district stop using the larger Sullivan Arena for graduation ceremonies?

The Municipality of Anchorage is currently using the Sullivan Arena as a mass shelter for the city’s homeless population.  It is not available for public events at this time.

Prom:

April 6th, 2024 at the Alaska Railroad Depot.  Prom tickets will be sold at Service High; please have your students listen to the announcements for details.

Senior Fun Day: 

April 26th, 2024, Kincaid Park.  All seniors must ride the school bus from Service High to Kincaid and back.

Senior's Last Day:

May 10th, 2024

SENIOR FINALS: 

Wednesday, May 8, 2024             Periods 2 & 5 

Thursday, May 9, 2024                 Periods 3, 4 & 6

Friday , May 10, 2024                    Period 1

At 8:24 am, after 1^st hour, students are released to go to graduation practice in the Gym.

Students will receive tickets to graduation at practice in the Gym.

Graduation is May 16, at 7:00 pm at the Alaska Airlines Center.

Seniors that would like to migrate any of their Ê®·ÖÁùºÏ²Ê Google docs or other Ê®·ÖÁùºÏ²Ê Google work to a personal Google account.  Here are the directions: