
Graduation
Graduation 2026
Graduation 2026 is held on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM.
The event will take place at the Veterans' Memorial Coliseum, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713.
Graduation starts at 7:30 PM and lasts approximately 1 ½ hours. Doors will open at 5:30pm for seniors only. Seniors need to be in their line up position NO LATER THAN 6:45 PM.
Are there separate ceremonies for East and West High Schools?
Yes. West’s ceremony will begin at 5:00 PM on June 12th. East’s ceremony will be held at 7:30 PM on June 12th. Both ceremonies will be at the Veterans Coliseum. (The schools will alternate ceremony times each year.) Prairie Phoenix Academy students can attend the PPA-specific ceremony and/or their home boundary school’s graduation; please see PPA’s website for more information.
Graduation FAQ: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LDIvAfaZJv3CNs8GETPjQE6Llwke_uZvJNhCv6inVCM/edit?tab=t.0
I Graduated? Now what? https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14e3qMnrB9JqOe5PjKYdE7qARhWwCGMvgdN42unyGBoU/edit#slide=id.g2782e9c60ee_0_1
Frequently Asked Questions about Graduation:
- What if my graduate did not order a cap and gown yet?
- What is the Ticket Policy?
- How can additional people watch the ceremony if they are unable to come to the Coliseum?
- What is the dress code for graduates?
- Will there be a photographer taking pictures of the graduates as they walk across the stage?
- How are students who have earned honors/high honors distinction recognized?
- What happens to the caps and gowns?
- Can I reserve seating?
- Is there handicapped seating available?
- What am I allowed to carry in to the Coliseum?
- WHERE CAN I FIND PHOTOS OF GRADUATION?
What if my graduate did not order a cap and gown yet?
What is the Ticket Policy?
How can additional people watch the ceremony if they are unable to come to the Coliseum?
What is the dress code for graduates?
Will there be a photographer taking pictures of the graduates as they walk across the stage?
How are students who have earned honors/high honors distinction recognized?
What happens to the caps and gowns?
Can I reserve seating?
Is there handicapped seating available?
What am I allowed to carry in to the Coliseum?
WHERE CAN I FIND PHOTOS OF GRADUATION?
Additional Questions?
Contact one of the senior class co-advisors.
Senior Advisor Aysha Dominguez: addomin@sunprairieschools.org
Senior Co-Advisor Amy Karsten: amrathk@sunprairieschools.org
Congratulations Class of 2024

















