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
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Seniors should enter through the Exhibit Hall
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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
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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
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🎉 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
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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
- A dress code check will occur at check-in
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Diplomas are NOT distributed on graduation day (only the diploma cover)
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Medallions will be given at check-in, CTE pins may be pinned to medallion
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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
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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
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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
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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
