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Josten’s provides our graduation essentials. Our representative is James Smith (smithoffice@jostens.com).

The only thing your Senior really needs is the basic cap & gown package (which comes with a tassel). The absolute cheapest way to get this package is to attend our Road to College event (date TBD but usually mid September) and order it at the Josten's booth.

Josten’s also offers packages and things like grad announcements, shirts, letterman jackets, class rings, etc. but they are by no means necessary to graduate.

If there is a financial hardship, please speak to your counselor.

First Josten’s delivery will be mid April in the Flex Space.

**Self-purchased pins, cords, stoles, medallions, etc. may not be worn during graduation. A list of acceptable cords, stoles, and medallions will be provided to students at Senior Forum.

If you will be applying to a NAIA or NCAA program, please email the registrar, Angela Valenzuela at amvalenzuela@mpsaz.org to have your transcripts uploaded to the eligibility center. Please include your student ID number in your email.

ACT/PSAT/SAT scores are not held by the school, you must keep a copy of your scores when you receive them, or go to the respective websites (https://www.act.org, https://www.collegeboard.org) to retrieve them.

• Graduating Seniors must attend the mandatory graduation rehearsal the morning of graduation.
  They must be in their assigned rooms no later than 7:00 AM

• Wear sunblock, sunglasses, and hats - it’ll be hot!

• We will run through the entire program.

• Make note of where you sit so you can advise your family where to find their seating.

• Prior to practice, please connect with the name readers if you have a name that is difficult to pronounce.

• BEFORE graduation day -  pay your outstanding fees/fines at the Bookstore. All outstanding debts and fees must be paid by 12:30 the day of graduation. Seniors who have outstanding fines/fees will not receive their diploma until all charges have been cleared.

• 9am-ish - We’ll finish with the whole group.  Speakers will stay to practice their speech.

Dress Code

• All graduates must wear their blue cap and gown.  (Note: Cap mortar boards and gowns may not be decorated in any way.)

• Additional adornments (ex: head pieces) may not be worn during the ceremony.

• Clothing Options:

  • Collared dress shirt with tie

  • Dress

  • Skirt

  • Dress slacks

  • Blouse

  • Socks and dress shoes (Note:  No stiletto heels or other shoes that may puncture the turf field).

• Cords/Stoles/Medallions - from senior year only

• Cultural Regalia aligned with House Bill 2705

• Please do not wear jeans, shorts, t-shirts, tennis shoes, flip flops, etc.

Graduation Photos

• Make sure you have completed the Information for Graduation Photos form on the website. This will be given to Seniors at Senior Forum.

• A professional photographer will photograph you as you receive your diploma.  Proofs will be emailed to each senior’s home approximately 5-7 days following the graduation ceremony.

• Each student will be given a card in their assigned room.  It is ESSENTIAL that you have that card with you when you get your picture taken.

Commencement Expectations

• Observe dress code.

• Leave your cellphones in your car or with a family member. (You will want to set a location to meet your family after the ceremony is over.)

• Conduct yourself in a manner appropriate for such a momentous occasion.

• Refrain from the use of alcohol or illegal substances.

• Food and drinks are not permitted on the field (bottled water is okay).

• Beach balls, fireworks, horns, balloons, etc. are not permitted by graduates or attendees.

No tickets are required and seating is on a first-come first-served basis

Our gates open at 5:00 PM and all attendees will need to pass through our weapons detection system. MPS clear bag policy will be enforced. Items left alone on the bleachers to save seats will be removed.

The average temperature in Mesa on May 21 is 95°. The graduation ceremony will be live-streamed for those whose physical health may not allow them to sit in the heat.

Please don't be the reason another family doesn't hear their student's name being called.

No air horns, clackers, beach balls, balloons, big heads, or anything else that may detract from commencement will be allowed and these items will be confiscated by security. You may leave items in your car and retrieve them for photos after the ceremony.

Families may join their graduate on the field after commencement ends. As students will not be allowed to have their cell phones with them, please arrange a meeting place ahead of time.

The field must be cleared within one hour of the end of the ceremony. Field lights will turn off.

All graduation attendees MUST adhere to MPS Clear Bag Protocol. There will be NO exceptions.

Reusable water bottles are ok. You may bring a small cooler with water ONLY.

We have limited parking available on our campus. As much as possible, please carpool. Be aware of fire lanes- we have towed vehicles that were parked in fire lanes and on sidewalks in years past!