2026 Ceremony

2026 summer HIGH school Graduation CEREMONY

Summer High School Graduates, Parents, and Guardians:

The following contains important information regarding student’s that are eligible for the Summer School Graduation Ceremony:

Attendance
Please complete the following link (by July 6) if the student plans to attend the Ceremony on Saturday, July 11, 2026:

2026 Summer School Ceremony Link: 2026 Summer School Student Graduation Information – Fill out form

Ceremony

Southwind HS @ 7900 E. Shelby Dr. , Memphis, TN 38125
The Summer School Ceremony will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
All students participating in Summer Ceremony must arrive by 8:30 a.m. in required attire, including white cap and gown.
Doors will open to parents and visitors at 9:00 a.m.
The Summer School Ceremony will start at 10:00 a.m.
Important - The program will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.
Doors will close five minutes before the start of the procession (9:55 a.m.) for the start of the ceremony and re-open after the processional, posting of colors, and National Anthem.
Plan to arrive early to witness graduates as they enter.
No food, drinks, balloons, or signs will be allowed into the building.
After the ceremony, please meet graduates outside.

Rehearsal

Southwind HS @ 7900 E. Shelby Dr. , Memphis, TN 38125
Rehearsal will be held on Thursday, July 9 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
All students participating in the Summer Ceremony must be present at the Rehearsal to participate in the Ceremony.
Students will need a white cap and gown with blue tassel.
Students will receive their Ceremony tickets during rehearsal.

Cap and Gown

All students must have a white cap and gown with a blue tassel to participate in the Ceremony.
If a student has questions about cap and gown, they can contact Jostens (901) 682-1802.
If you need a cap and gown, please make sure that you put the correct sizes in the attendance link at the top of this page.
To ensure safety and uniformity, students are not allowed to bedazzle caps, decorate, or alter the designated attire.
The cost of the Cap and Gown is $40.00.
The fee MUST be paid directly to Jostens.
Josten's Link for Cap and Gowns payments: https://brentarvik.typeform.com/to/guNLdmlG
The deadline is June 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Students will pick up their cap and gown and tickets at rehearsal.

Jostens
5587 Murray Ave., Suite #105
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 682-1802

Tickets and Seating

The Summer School Office will provide six (6) tickets to ensure the number of guests does not exceed the seating capacity of the venue.
Tickets will be distributed at rehearsal.
Each person must have a ticket to enter the building this includes all children age 3 and up.
Everyone who will occupy a seat must have a ticket to enter.
Please adhere to the ticketing policy, as security will be strictly enforced.

Students' Attire/Dress code
Approved Dress Attire - The personal appearance of students may follow the style of the day; however, the wearing of overly tight, distracting, extreme, or inappropriate apparel is not permitted.
Black Pants, Tie                                                        White Dresses or Black Dresses
White long sleeve collar dress shirt                      Black Pants and white long sleeve collar dress shirt
Black dress shoes                                                     Black or white dress shoes

Expected Decorum

Signs, flowers, balloons, streamers, silly string, food, drink, open containers, horns, whistles, and other distracting devices are not permitted.
All guests should be seated during the ceremony.
Standing in aisles and along the walls is not allowed due to fire code violations.
During the ceremony, only school-approved photographers are permitted to take pictures near the stage. Guests may take pictures from their seats. Please do not stand in the aisles or near the stage.
Vendors are not permitted inside the graduation venue.
Once Summer Seniors have entered the Senior Only Zone, there will be no exit and all cell phones, handbags or any additional items must be left with a relative.

General Safety Protocols

All state and local guidelines for facilities and programs will be strictly followed.

IMPORTANT

Student participation in the Summer School ceremony is not a guarantee that you have met all of the requirements for graduation.
Students are allowed to participate based on the information that we were provided, but your HOME SCHOOL will be responsible for awarding students' diploma. Students/Parents will need to contact the home school regarding students' diploma.

Please contact the Summer School Office for additional information 416-7622.