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Graduation

🎓 Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory)

Thursday, May 28, 2026
📍 The Ocean Center – Daytona Beach
⏰ Check-in: 9:45 AM | Ends approximately 12:30 PM

  • All seniors must attend rehearsal in order to participate in graduation
  • Seniors should enter through the Exhibit Hall

  • Do NOT bring your cap and gown - school appropriate dress code should be followed

  • Friends and family are not permitted inside the venue and must wait outside of the Ocean Center
  • Free parking is available in the South Parking Lot
  • Transportation to rehearsal is available via an activities bus
    ➜ See Mrs. Tavenner for a permission slip (due May 15)

    • Seniors riding the bus to rehearsal must ride the bus home from rehearsal

 

🎉 Graduation Ceremony

Saturday, May 30, 2026
📍 The Ocean Center, Daytona Beach
⏰ Senior Check-in: 11:15 AM | Ceremony Begins: 12:30 PM

  • Seniors must arrive on time and report immediately to the Exhibit Hall
  • Caps must be secured and gowns fully zipped
  • Seniors may only bring a cell phone and car key - storage is not available. PRHS and The Ocean Center are not responsible for lost or stolen items that are left in the Exhibit Hall

  • dress code check will occur at check-in
  • Diplomas are NOT distributed on graduation day (only the diploma cover)

  • Medallions will be given at check-in, CTE pins may be pinned to medallion

  • Extra stoles/cords/flags/etc are not permitted under gowns, please leave these items with your family for pictures after commencement

 Travel Reminder: Heavy traffic is expected. Families should allow at least 1.5 hours of travel time from the Deltona area. Graduation will begin with or without the senior present.

 

🎟️ Graduation Tickets & Parking

  • Ticket sales: May 1 – May 22, 2026 (closes at 1:00 PM) through the Senior's Student Portal 

  • Seniors may purchase up to 12 tickets (one-time purchase)
  • Tickets: $5 each ticket
  • Parking passes: $10 in advance / $15 day-of
  • Graduating seniors do not need a ticket for graduation but do require a parking pass for the vehicle they are traveling in
  • All guests requiring a seat (including children) must have a ticket
  • Seating is general admission; seats may not be saved or reserved

    🎫 Tickets and parking passes may be picked up by the senior only (with school ID) during lunch in the Activities Office the next school day after purchase.

 

👜 Bags & Security (Guests)

  • Approved clear bags or small clutch purses only (size restrictions apply)
  • No balloons, noise-makers, cowbells, confetti, wagons, or strollers
  • Graduating seniors may not bring bags of any kind

 

📜 Diplomas

  • Diplomas will be available for pick-up beginning June 8, 2026
  • Location: PRHS Counseling Department
  • Pick-up Days/Times:
    Monday–Wednesday | 9:00–11:00 AM & 1:00–3:00 PM
  • Seniors must bring a photo ID
  • All obligations must be paid prior to diploma release
  • Diplomas not picked up by July 31 will be sent to the district office
  • Seniors who participated in May EOC testing may pick up diplomas after July 20
  • RMA seniors will pick up diplomas and transcripts at the RMA main campus on Deltona BLVD

 

📄 Transcripts

  • Seniors may order FREE official transcripts for up to 3 colleges
  • The transcript request form must be completed by May 31: Class of 2026 Transcript Order Request – Fill out form
  • The request link closes June 1
  • After June 1, transcripts cost $5 per copy and must be ordered by completing a physical form in the front office

  • Transcripts are sent automatically once diplomas are officially conferred by the State
  • If colleges have not received transcripts by June 29, contact our registrar. Please do not email Mrs. Miller prior to June 29th regarding your transcript. 
    📧 ejmiller@volusia.k12.fl.us
  • AICE transcripts must be ordered directly through Cambridge International

 

💰 Financial Obligations

  • All obligations must be paid in full by May 15, 2026
  • Diplomas will not be released until obligations are cleared
  • Balances can be viewed and paid in the Student Portal under Customer Ledger