Class of 2023 Graduation--Recent Updates:

Attention West Port High School Class of 2023!! 

• Great News!!  We were just informed by our school district that the 2023 West Port graduation will be live streamed on the MCPS YouTube channel!!

MANDATORY GRADUATION PRACTICE--

Date:  Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9:00 AM--(plan to be there until 1 PM but we will hopefully finish earlier) Family and friends are NOT permitted to attend grad practice.

Time:  Seniors must be in the parking lot by 8:45 AM--Practice will begin at 9:00 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 may 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--Again, phones are OK.

GRADUATION 

Date:  Saturday, May 20, 2023 

Time:  8 AM--the ceremony should conclude between 10:30-11:00 AM. Immediately following the ceremony, graduates must return to Expo Center #1 to recieve their paper diploma.

Location: World Equestrian Center

Senior Arrival Time: Seniors must be in the parking lot by 5:45 AM and report to Expo Center #1 for check-in promptly at 6:00 AM.

Procession:  The procession from Expo Center #1 to the WEC Stadium (see map) will begin promptly at 7:30 AM

Graduation Time:  Opening remarks will begin at 8:00 AM sharp!!

Tickets: No Tickets--Seating is First Come First Serve--Handicapped Seating will be available--also first come first serve.

• BACCALAUREATE CEREMONY—OPTIONAL  

Date/Time:  Wednesday, May 17th @ 6 PM--Seniors should check-in to the PAC lobby at 5:15 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.

• What is a Baccalaureate Ceremony?  The term generally refers to a non-denominational ceremony held a few days before high school or college graduation. Unlike the massive commencement exercises held in stadiums or arenas, baccalaureate ceremonies offer a quieter, more intimate opportunity to pause and reflect on this rite of passage, hear a keynote speaker, a faculty member and student speakers offer advice to the graduating class and enjoy students' musical talents. The Baccalaureate Ceremony is an optional ceremony.  This ceremony is organized and produced by the West Port School Advisory Council.

• GRADUATION and BACCALAUREATE 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.

• Remaining cap/gowns can now be picked up in the front office.

• Your Graduation Day commencement ceremony has been set for Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 8:00 AM.--This is a NO TICKET event--Seats are first come, first serve--Blocking off seats/saving seats prior to the event will not be permitted
  • • • Seniors must arrive in the parking lot for graduation by 5:45 AM
      • Check-in will begin at 6:00 AM and the procession will begin promptly at 7:30 AM
      • Opening remarks of the ceremony will start at 8:00 AM Sharp!
      • Graduation Practice is set for May 19th @ 8:45 AM and is MANDATORY--Please scroll down for more details. 

• You may still place any and all graduation package or cap/gown orders.  However, the price for the basic cap/gown/tassel/medallion has increased to $72.  Please order your cap and gown immediately--scroll down for specific directions on how to place your order today.

• If you are experiencing financial challenges that may prevent you from purchasing a basic cap/gown/tassel/medalion, please notify your guidance counselor or your graduation coordinator (Mr. Langenmayr) immediately...financial struggles are nothing to be ashamed of and we may be able to help!!!

• Your Graduation Practice has been set for Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9:00 AM
  • • Seniors must arrive to practice by 8:45 AM--Please scroll down for more details.

• 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. Wands in the Media Center or log in to your Destiny 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. 
    

• 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:
      
      • You will be asked to enter your State, City, and School.
      • 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 2023 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 2023 CONTACTS

Senior Guidance Counselor- Mrs. Ginnette Rivera

Early College Coordinator- Mrs. Stephanie Smith

Senior Dean- Mr. Glen Harris

Activities Director- Ms. Victoria Craig

Senior Class Sponsor- Mrs. Stephanie Smith  

Junior/Senior Prom Coordinator:  Ms. Jamesha Gilliam

Graduation Coordinator- Mr. Adam Langenmayr

GRADUATION 

Date:  Saturday, May 20, 2023 

Time:  8 AM

Location: World Equestrian Center

Senior Arrival Time: Seniors must be in the parking lot by 5:45 AM and report to Expo Center #1 for check-in promptly at 6:00 AM.

Procession:  The procession from Expo Center #1 to the WEC Stadium (see map) will begin promptly at 7:30 AM

Graduation Time:  Opening remarks will begin at 8:00 AM sharp!!

Tickets: No Tickets--Seating is First Come First Serve

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 2023 WPHS Graduation Ceremony.

Date:  Friday, May 19, 2023 at 9:00 AM--Family and friends are NOT permitted to attend grad practice.

Time:  Seniors must be in the parking lot by 8:45 AM--Practice will begin at 9:00 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:  TBD--Seniors should check-in to the PAC lobby at (TBD)

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 2023.
  • 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 2023 Graduation ceremony, please contact Grad Images at (800) 261-2576 or online at www.gradimages.com or via email at giservice@gradimages.net.