Class of 2022 Graduation--Recent Updates:

• Seniors!!!  You must pay any/all debts to West Port/Marion County Public Schools prior to our graduation ceremony!
  • Click here for instructions on how to check and pay for your West Port debt (Note: Library/textbook debts are separate--please see next bullet point.
  • Any outstanding library book or text book debts are separate from other debts you may owe to West Port.  Please check with Ms. Wilson in the Media Center or log in to your Destiney account to check for library or text book debt. 
  • These debts MUST be paid before you will be permitted to participate in the West Port graduation ceremony. 
    

• Graduation Tickets
  • Tickets:
    • 2022 WPHS Graduation Ceremony will be a non-ticketed event. 
    • ALL seats will be available on a first come, first serve basis. 
    • Handicapped seating will also be available on a first come, first serve basis.
    • Please scroll down for additional details concerning Graduation and Graduation Practice.

• Baccalaureate
  • Date:  Wednesday, May 18, 2022
  • Time:  This ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 PM.  Seniors need to be present in the PAC lobby no later than 5:30 PM.
  • Location:  WPHS Performing Arts Center (PAC)
  • Dress:  Graduation attire with cap/gown.
  • This is an optional ceremony conducted by the Student Advisory Council.  All seniors and their families are invited to attend.

• You can still place orders for your Cap/Gown/Tassel/Medallion!
  • The Fall Semester order deadline has passed and the price for the Basic Cap/Gown has increased to $69.54 (After shipping/handling/Tax). 
  • Please read below.  Click the links and follow the directions that fit your individual needs.

• Link:  Basic Graduation Items: Cap/Gown/Tassel/Medallion ONLY
  • These are the only items you need to purchase in order to participate in our graduation. 
    • DIRECTIONS FOR ACCESSING THESE ITEMS:
      
      • Once you are on the Graduation Packages page, please scroll all the way down and select REGALIA--this will take you to the BASIC ITEMS as well as the EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM ITEMS

• Link:  Graduation Packages
  • These packages include the basic graduation items as well as additional West Port Class of 2022 memorabilia and apparel.

• Link:  Tassel/Medallion Only
  
  • For students borrowing a cap/gown from a previous WP graduate as well as our AA graduates

• • If you are graduating with your AA from CFC, you will purchase your CFC Cap/Gown from the CFC book store (see Ms. Smith for details).  You have the option of wearing a WP tassel/medallion with your CFC cap/gown during the WP graduation ceremony.

• • DIRECTIONS FOR ACCESSING THESE ITEMS:  Once you are on the Graduation Packages page, please scroll all the way down and select REGALIA--this will take you to the EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM ITEM

CLASS OF 2022 CONTACTS

Senior Guidance Counselor- Mr. Freeston Smith

Early College Coordinator- Mrs. Stephanie Smith

Senior Dean- Mr. Chris Bennett

Activities Director- Ms. Victoria Craig

Senior Class Sponsor- Ms. Shannon Wheeler

Junior/Senior Prom Coordinator:  Ms. Tiffany Marcelin

Graduation Coordinator- Mr. Adam Langenmayr

GRADUATION 

Date:  May 21, 2022 

Location: World Equestrian Center

Senior Arrival Time: Seniors must be in the parking lot by 3:45 and report to Expo Center #1 for check-in promptly at 4:00 PM

Procession:  The procession from Expo Center #1 to the WEC Stadium (see map) will begin promptly at 5:30 PM

Graduation Time:  Opening remarks will begin at 6:00 PM sharp!!

Tickets: WPHS Graduation Ceremony will be a non-ticketed event.  All seats will be available on a first come, first serve basis.  Handicapped seating will also be available on a first come, first serve basis.

MANDATORY GRADUATION PRACTICE--

*Note:  If you have an extenuating circumstance that may prevent you from attending graduation practice, please contact Mr. Langenmayr ASAP.  If you do not attend graduation practice, you may not be permitted to participate in the Class of 2022 WPHS Graduation Ceremony.

Date:  May 20, 2022--Family and friends are NOT permitted to attend grad practice.

Time:  Seniors must be in the parking lot by 8:45--Practice will begin at 9 AM--Sharp!!

Location:  World Equestrian Center--Expo Center #1

• All seniors MUST attend graduation practice that day. --Family and friends are NOT permitted to attend grad practice!

• Seniors who do not attend graduation practice will not be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony.  

• Do NOT bring backpacks, purses, fanny packs, or any other bags to graduation practice.  Phones are permitted.

BACCALAUREATE CEREMONY 

Date/Time:  May 18, 2022, at 6 PM--Seniors should check-in to the PAC lobby at 5:30 PM

Location: Performing Arts Center (PAC).

• This ceremony is coordinated by the Student Advisory Council (SAC) and is OPTIONAL. The ceremony lasts for about one hour. Seniors that wish to attend should wear their cap and gown and adhere to the graduation ceremony dress code outlined below.

 GRADUATION DRESS CODE

• Dresses, skirts (at least knee length) and blouse, or dress pants outfit, and dress shoes.
• Dress shirt with slacks, a tie, and dress shoes or dress boots.

No jeans, denim, shorts, flip flops, shower shoes, or athletic shoes will be allowed. This is a formal, celebratory occasion and we must dress accordingly.

GRADUATION PHOTO INFORMATION

West Port uses two different photography companies...

• SWI handles the following:  Yearbook, Optional Senior Cap/Gown Portraits, Senior Panoramic, Class of 2022.
  • If you have questions, please contact SWI directly at 800-226-0453 or e-mail them at info@swiphoto.com
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• Grad Images handles photos during our graduation ceremony.
  • If you have any questions about photographs of the Class of 2022 Graduation ceremony, please contact Grad Images at (800) 261-2576 or online at www.gradimages.com or via email at giservice@gradimages.net.