Bibb, Houston County, other Middle GA high schools graduate this week. Here’s when, where
Area schools will celebrate graduating seniors with a series of commencement ceremonies across Middle Georgia. While most private schools have held their graduations, events for public school students begin Wednesday and run through Saturday.
Here’s when and where local graduation ceremonies will take place, as well as details for attendees.
Bibb County School District
Spring graduation ceremonies for Bibb County schools will be held between May 24 and 26 at the Macon Coliseum (200 Coliseum Drive).
Howard High School - Wednesday, May 24, 4 p.m.
Rutland High School - Wednesday, May 24, 7 p.m.
Westside High School - Thursday, May 25, 10 a.m.
Central High School - Thursday, May 25, 1 p.m.
Northeast High School - Thursday, May 25, 4 p.m.
Southwest High School - Friday, May 26, 10 a.m.
VIP Academy - Friday, May 26, 1 p.m
Each Bibb County graduate will receive 12 tickets for their ceremony, which are required for all guests over one year of age to enter the parking lot and venue. Bibb County School District employees do not need tickets to attend but will be required to show their employee ID badge to gain entry.
The coliseum doors will open 60 minutes prior to each ceremony. Attendees will have to undergo security checks, including metal detectors and bag searches, before entering. Each person is allowed to bring in one clear bag (12” x 12” x 6” or smaller) and one handheld clutch (8.5” x 5.5” or smaller).
Students, families, and other guests in attendance must also dress in attire appropriate for the occasion. Proper footwear is required and t-shirts, shorts, and other informal attire is not allowed.
Noisemakers, beach balls, balloon bouquets, and other items that have the potential to disrupt the ceremony are not permitted in the venue. Violators of these policies may be escorted from the premises by Bibb County Campus Police Officers or other security personnel.
For those who are unable to attend in person, every graduation ceremony will be live streamed online and can be accessed at bcsdk12.net or at this direct link.
Houston County School District
Graduation ceremonies for Houston County high schools will be held on May 26 and 27 in the Reaves Arena in Perry.
Houston County High School - Friday, May 26, 4 p.m.
Northside High School - Friday, May 26, 7:30 p.m.
Warner Robins High School - Saturday, May 27, 8:30 a.m.
Veterans High School - Saturday, May 27, noon
Perry High School - Saturday, May 27, 3:30 p.m.
Each graduate will receive 12 tickets for their graduation ceremony, which will be required for guests to enter the venue. Family members may arrive up to but no earlier than one hour before the beginning of the ceremony they are attending. Formal attire is required.
The ceremony for each high school will be live streamed online for those who cannot attend in person. Live streams can be accessed on the school district website at hcbe.net.
Other Middle Georgia high schools
Dublin High School - Friday, May 26, 6 p.m. at Dublin High School
Twiggs County High School - Friday, May 26, 7 p.m. at Twiggs County High School Gymnasium
Putnam County High School - Friday, May 26, 8 p.m. at Putnam County High School Stadium
East Laurens High School - Friday, May 26, 8 p.m. at East Laurens High School Football Field
West Laurens High School - Saturday, May 27, 9 a.m. at West Laurens High School Football Field
Baldwin County High School - Saturday, May 27, 9 a.m. at Baldwin High School Stadium
Peach County High School - Saturday, May 27, 9 a.m. at Trojan Stadium
Mary Persons High School - Saturday, May 27, 8 p.m. at Dan Pitts Stadium at Mitchell Field