140th annual commencement
Graduation 2025
Friday, June 6, 2025
Pioneer Memorial stadium
Ceremony begins at 7:00 pm
Gates open at 5:30 pm
Students need to be at the Jackson Campus Gym at 6:00 pm
Upcoming Events
April 29 ACC Registration Day
April 30 CCC Admission Day
May 1 Decision Day
May 5 Pick up Cap & Gown
May 13 CCC Admission Day
May 14 OC Job Fair
May 21 Honor Cord Celebration
May 27 Senior Class Meeting
May 28 Evening of Excellence
June 1 Oregon Promise Deadline
June 3 Last day of school for SENIORS
Graduation Tickets
Seniors must complete the Senior Checkout Form to receive tickets (given out at the May 27th Senior Class meeting)
Graduation Tickets will be available for pick-up starting Tuesday, May 27th in the Main Office.
Each graduating student is allotted 8 tickets for entry into the graduation ceremony.
Children age 2 and under DO NOT need a ticket for admission to graduation.
When receiving the tickets, students will sign confirming they received their tickets.
Extra tickets are NOT available. If students need more tickets, they are encouraged to talk to their peers. The school does not keep a list for extra tickets.
Selling of graduation tickets is NOT allowed and students who violate this policy will lose the privilege of participating in the graduation ceremony.
Graduation Regalia
Students will be wearing graduation gowns and caps at the ceremony
Students are still able to order gowns and caps from the
Jostens website.Students are only allowed to wear school issued cords, medals, and stoles in addition to their gowns.
OCHS fully supports ODE policies and practices that promote cultural autonomy and give students the ability to wear items of cultural significance, honoring their unique and diverse cultures.
Students will be allowed to decorate their caps - Guidelines.
Alcohol/ Tobacco Use
The use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs is strictly prohibited at any school event. Any student under the influence of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs will not be allowed to participate.
Graduates will not be allowed to bring water bottles or drinks of any kind to the ceremony. If necessary, water will be provided for graduates.
Guests who need additional assistance
Wheel chair access is only at lower gate and families need to drop their guest off.
Enter thru lower gates. Seating is available for guests who need additional assistance and entire group may sit together.
FYI - there is no railing down the steps at the stadium. There are handrails to the left and right ends of the stadium.
Mobility Issues Drop Off:
Shuttle is available at the stadium located at 12th and Van Buren for all guests who need assistance to lower gate.
Van Buren Street
This street is only available for wheel chair access and the shuttle van.
Entire upper lot is reserved for ADA Parking
Bus Shuttles - Day of Graduation
Bus Pickup at OCHS
Pickup in front of the school at the flagpole.
Drop off at the stadium will be on 12th and Van Buren.
Guests who need additional Assistance
Shuttle is available at the stadium located at 12th and Van Buren for all guests who need assistance to lower gate.
Bus Pickup from Stadium
Pickup at 12th and Van Buren.
Drop off in front of the school at the flagpole.
IMPORTANT
DATES
Tuesday, May 27 - Mandatory Senior Class Meeting:
Tuesday, May 27th at 10:45 am in the Auditorium
Seniors Checkout forms handed out at the meeting.
Information about last day of school, graduation practice, and the graduation ceremony to be shared with Seniors
Tuesday, June 3 - Seniors Last Day of School
Senior events all day including breakfast, Senior slideshow, Graduation Cap Decorating booth, BBQ lunch, yard games, OCHS Parade of Seniors at the middle schools, Senior Signature event and memory share!
Senior Sunset event at the end of the day
Friday, June 6th - Graduation Ceremony at Pioneer Memorial Stadium
Ceremony begins at 7:00pm
Gates open at 5:30 pm
Students need to be at the Jackson Campus Gym at 6:00 pm
Students should leave all personal belongings with their families. They will not be able to carry items with them during the processional and ceremony. Items cannot be left at the Jackson Campus Gymnasium as it will not be accessible after the ceremony,
With limited parking at the Stadium, we are anticipating traffic congestion the day of Graduation so please plan accordingly and utilize the Shuttle Buses.
ADA dropoff will be available at the lower entrance of the stadium
Free shuttle buses from OCHS to the stadium will be available starting at 5:00 pm and will run every 15 minutes with the last shuttle leaving at 6:45pm.
Return shuttles to OCHS will be available immediately after the ceremony is finished
Event will happen rain or shine: Ponchos will be available to graduates in the event of inclement weather.
Event will be live streamed for families at home
Event will last approximately 2 hours from the start of the ceremony to finish
Friday, June 6th - Mandatory Graduation Practice at Pioneer Memorial Stadium
Students must attend graduation practice in order to participate in Friday evening’s graduation ceremony
Dress appropriately for the weather - please leave caps and gowns at home
Graduation practice will be completed before lunchtime
Graduation Photos
Order individual photo from Dorian.
These photos will be taken on the stage. Families should receive an email from Dorian, if not they can follow the directions thru the above link.
Other photos will be taken at graduation. Check back here after June 10.