grad 2022

grad2022

Due to the forecast of inclement weather, West Feliciana High School’s Graduation Ceremony will be held this evening, Friday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the West Feliciana High School Gymnasium. Seniors need to be at the gym no later than 6:45 p.m. for the graduation exercises which will begin at 7:30 p.m. It is imperative that you be on time!
Doors will open at 6:30 for guests.

UPDATED GRADUATION INFO:

  • Tickets: Each graduate received 10 white tickets to give to guests to enter the gymnasium. ONLY THE WHITE TICKETS WILL BE ALLOWED TO GAIN ENTRANCE TO THE GYM! Every guest in attendance, regardless of age, must have a white ticket to enter.

  • Once guests enter the gym they will not be allowed to exit for any reason.

  • The auditorium WILL NOT be open for overflow due to limited parking.

  • If guests are late, they will be required to enter through the back, side doors.  The front doors will be locked promptly at 7:30.

  • Parking: Due to construction, limited parking, and inclement weather, we encourage you to carpool to graduation. Limited parking is available in the student parking lot, the faculty parking lot, the middle school parking lot, and the elementary parking lots. There are no covered walkways.

  • We will livestream the graduation ceremony on West Feliciana High School’s Facebook page.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

It's almost that time of year, and we are getting excited about celebrating the Class of 2022! Please read the information below regarding our graduation events.

West Feliciana High School’s Graduation Ceremony will be held Friday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the West Feliciana High School Stadium. Seniors need to be on the track no later than 6:45 p.m. for the graduation exercises which will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Baccalaureate: We will hold our Baccalaureate service Monday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the West Feliciana High School Auditorium. Graduation tickets will be distributed immediately after the Baccalaureate service in the auditorium lobby.

Tickets: Each graduate may invite no more than 16 guests and will receive tickets to give those guests. Every guest in attendance, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the stadium. Once guests enter the stadium, they will not be allowed to exit for any reason.

Graduation Practice, Senior Breakfast, & Walkthrough: Graduation practice is mandatory for participation in graduation exercises. Seniors will report to the track Thursday, May 12 at 7:45 a.m. They should arrive wearing their caps and gowns for the walkthrough at Bains Lower, Bains Elementary, and West Feliciana Middle School. Seniors should be dressed appropriately underneath their cap and gown. After the walkthrough, they will remove their caps and gowns and report to the high school cafeteria for their senior breakfast. After the breakfast, seniors will proceed directly to the stadium for graduation practice. Do not make any plans or appointments Thursday morning from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Students who are employed should notify their employer that they may be delayed reporting to work.

Dress Code for Graduates:

Boys should wear dress shirts – short-sleeved dress shirts or short-sleeved collared Polo shirts are acceptable – dress slacks and dress shoes. A tie is optional. Sandals (boys only) and athletic shoes will not be allowed.

Girls should wear dress shoes and nice dresses or pant suits. Nice sandals will be allowed. Girls should also bring several bobby pins to attach their caps.

Gowns should be taken out of the package in advance and pressed with a cool iron.

Behavior: Seniors who show signs of being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs will not be permitted to participate in graduation exercises.

Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated during graduation exercises. Seniors who engage in inappropriate behavior during the ceremony will be removed and will have their diplomas withheld until appropriate action has been determined. No gum chewing and/or cell phone use during graduation exercises.

Scholarship and Financial Awards: If your student has received a scholarship or financial award from a college or university, your student needs to send a copy of the official offer to Ms. Jessica Walker by Friday, May 6. Seniors need to make sure they have given Ms. Walker the name of their final school choice for their final transcript.

Rain Contingency Plan: In the event of inclement weather, the graduation ceremony will be held in the West Feliciana High School Gymnasium. Each graduate may invite no more than 10 guests and will receive tickets to give those guests. Every guest in attendance, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the gymnasium. Once guests enter the gymnasium, they will not be allowed to exit for any reason.

MORE DETAILED GRADUATION INFORMATION COMING SOON!

Senior Exams - Monday, April 25-Friday, April 29

Senior Athletic Awards - Monday, April 25 at 1:45 p.m.