PUSD End of the Year Events

🎟️ Ceremony Admission (High Schools Only)

Due to venue capacity, high school graduation ceremonies are ticketed events.

Each high school manages its own ticket distribution and guidelines. Families should contact their student’s school site directly for specific details regarding ticket availability, quantity, and entry procedures.

 🏫 Middle School Promotions

Wednesday, June 3

Pioneer Middle School
9:00 AM • Rankin Stadium

Thursday, June 4

Bartlett Middle School
9:00 AM • Rankin Stadium

Friday, June 5

Sequoia Middle School
9:00 AM • Rankin Stadium

Porterville Military Academy (MS)
12:00 PM • PMA

🅿️ Parking Information

We want your graduation experience to be as smooth as possible, starting with getting parked. Spectator parking is available in several locations near the auditorium. A map is attached for reference.
Parking Areas:

• The two parking lots along Olive Ave.
• The gym/student parking lot on Howland St. off Olive Ave.
• The band parking lot off S. Jaye St. on the south side of campus
• Behind the Community Schools building off W. Vine Ave. (west of campus) — new this year
• Sierra View Hospital's East Parking Lot off N. Jaye St. — new this year

Please note: Sierra View Hospital has generously offered their East lot for overflow parking only. Please do not park in their West main lot, as it needs to remain available for patients and staff.
Please do not park in the lots of surrounding businesses, including Walgreens, Taco Bell, Jack in the Box, and Pizza Hut. These businesses actively tow vehicles during events.

Thank you for helping keep the neighborhood accessible for everyone. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Purpose of Graduation

Graduation ceremonies are held to recognize students who have successfully completed all required coursework, met district standards, and earned a high school diploma. These events celebrate student achievement and mark an important transition to future opportunities.

Student Participation

Participation in graduation ceremonies is based on meeting district expectations, including academic, attendance, and conduct requirements. To take part in the ceremony, students must:

• Complete all graduation requirements
• Maintain satisfactory attendance
• Meet school behavior and discipline standards
• Resolve any outstanding obligations to the school

Students who do not meet these expectations may still receive their diplomas, but may not be eligible to participate in the ceremony.

Student Conduct Expectations

Graduation is a formal and meaningful event. Students are expected to:

• Demonstrate respectful and appropriate behavior
• Follow all school and district rules
• Comply with directions from staff and event personnel

Students are expected to demonstrate respectful and appropriate behavior. Conduct that is disruptive or poses a safety concern may result in removal from the ceremony.

Dress & Attire

Graduates may be expected to wear traditional graduation attire, such as a cap and gown, during the ceremony.

In alignment with California Education Code Section 35183.1 and recent state guidance:

• Students are permitted to wear Tribal regalia or recognized cultural or religious adornments during graduation ceremonies and related events
• No prior approval is required for students to wear these adornments
• Students and their families determine what constitutes appropriate cultural or religious adornment
• If a graduation cap is incompatible with the adornment, students are not required to wear a cap

Honors & Recognition

Graduation ceremonies will include recognition of academic achievement, including:

• Valedictorian(s)
• Salutatorian(s)
• Other school-sponsored honors and awards

These recognitions are based on established criteria and multiple measures of academic performance.

Guest Expectations

To ensure a respectful and enjoyable experience for all families:

• Please remain seated during the ceremony unless directed otherwise
• Avoid excessive noise so each graduate’s name can be heard
• Follow directions from staff and security personnel
• Be courteous to others when taking photos or moving around the venue

Safety & Event Guidelines

The safety of students, staff, and guests is a top priority. All attendees are expected to follow event guidelines and instructions from school personnel.

Disruptive behavior or actions that pose a safety concern may result in removal from the event.

Additional Notes

• In certain cases, students completing requirements during the summer may be allowed to participate in the ceremony with administrative approval
  
  
• Participation in the ceremony does not replace the requirement to complete all graduation requirements to receive a diploma

We are proud of our students and look forward to celebrating these important milestones with our families and community.