Class of 2024

Graduation Ceremonies
Friday, May 24, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Greg Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium

Plainview High School Graduation will take place at Greg Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium on Friday, May 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.  The ceremony is expected to take approximately one and a half hours.  Graduates meet at PHS and bus over to the Fieldhouse adjacent to Bulldog Stadium.  No student is allowed to drive their own car or be dropped off at the stadium. ALL graduates must ride the bus. Student parking at PHS will be in the west parking lot.

Graduates:

• No purses, backpacks, etc.  will be allowed.

• No gum, candy, sunflower seeds, food or drinks are allowed to be brought into the ceremony.

• Graduates will be provided with a bottle of water once they have entered the stadium.

• Graduates may begin arriving at the PHS South Parking lot at 4:15 p.m. to board the buses headed to the stadium.  Students are not allowed to drive to the stadium and must ride the bus in order to walk at graduation.  We will arrive at the stadium at approximately 5:05 p.m. 

• School dress code will be enforced, and students will be checked for violation before boarding the bus.  No flip flops will be allowed.  All students should wear rubber soled shoes with no heel.

• No alterations to the original cap or gown are allowed, any written on or decorated caps are not permitted.  Graduates may only wear tassels, hoods, and stoles that are through PISD.

Guests:

• Gates will open at 5:15 p.m.

• To provide a safer environment and expedite entry into the stadium we will have a clear bag policy for all guests attending graduation. Diaper bags are allowed but will be checked upon entry.

• Saving seats will not be allowed due to a large number of guests expected to attend the ceremony.

• Plainview ISD will not provide shuttles from any of the parking areas including overflow parking.

• In the event of inclement weather, Graduates and School Staff will move to the Storm Shelter area of Plainview Jr High School. Home side stands will evacuate to the Plainview ISD Education Center (Board Room). Visitor side stands will move to the Field House and overflow will be moved into the locker rooms underneath the score board.  

• Guests may bring water bottles, but no other food or drink will be allowed.

• Handicap Accommodations – There are handicap parking spaces on the front row of the parking lot. Handicap seating is available along the track in the front. Only one person will be allowed to accompany a guest to handicap seating on the track. Ramps to the stadium seating are available for all sections. Handicap seating will be on both sides of the stadium on the 50-yard line. Handicap personnel will be allowed only one attendee with them.

• Deaf Assistance – Please contact Karla Dunn via email  or (806) 296-3326 to arrange for assistance. Guests needing deaf assistance should plan to sit in or near Section 101.

Anything that distracts from the ceremony, whether used by guests or graduates, will be confiscated.  Do not bring such items as beach balls, air horns, signs, posters, etc.  Any person responsible for the distraction will be removed from the premises. 

Thank you in advance for supporting our effort in making this event enjoyable for all.

IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION

Parking will be available on the home side parking lot as well as the visitor side parking. Overflow parking will be at the Ed Center, 2417 Yonkers St. Parking is also available at the Edgemere site on paved sections only.  Vehicles will not be allowed to park on the dirt field at Edgemere.

After the Ceremony

Graduates will be informed of their post-graduation exit location at practice. The buses will head back to PHS about 30 minutes after graduation. Students WILL be required to ride the buses back to PHS. 

Weather

In the event that inclement weather impacts the scheduled start time, the ceremony will be rescheduled to begin at a later time. 

Communication

Any changes regarding graduation time will be communicated to students and parents by Google Classroom, callouts and the changes will also be posted on the Plainview ISD website, social media, and mobile app.