Class of 2024 Celebrations
It is Poudre School District’s honor to celebrate the Class of 2024 and their accomplishments at convocation ceremonies this May. The following is a guide to graduation and what you need to know about these events, along with livestream links for school celebrations.
Schedule of Ceremonies
If you have questions about specific ceremonies, please check with the school.
May 21, Senior Center Ceremony
- General Education Diploma/Opportunities Unlimited at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, Fort Collins Senior Center (Prairie Sage Room), 1200 Raintree Dr., Fort Collins
Senior Center details: number of guests, when to arrive, seating, ADA accessibility and interpretation services
Number of guests: There is no limit to the number of guests per graduate who may attend.
When to arrive:
- The program will communicate with graduates about when they should arrive.
- Doors open to guests a half hour before each ceremony; please do not arrive earlier.
Parking:
- Free parking is available at the center.
- Please consider carpooling or other ways to reduce the number of vehicles.
Seating: There is no reserved seating.
ADA accessibility:
- The Senior Center does not have wheelchairs; please bring one if needed.
- You may drop members of your party off near the center entrance and proceed to parking.
- One individual may sit with a guest in ADA-accessible seating, which is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Interpretation services
- Contact the school as soon as possible to request Spanish- or American Sign Language (ASL) services for a member of your party.
May 22-23, Lincoln Center Ceremonies
Ceremonies May 22 and May 23 are at the Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 W. Magnolia Street, Fort Collins. PSDTV will livestream graduation ceremonies for those unable to attend.
Wednesday, May 22
- Poudre School District Global Academy at 10 a.m.
- Polaris Expeditionary Learning School at 3 p.m.
Thursday, May 23
- Poudre Community Academy at 10 a.m.
- Poudre High School International Baccalaureate convocation, 3 p.m.
- Centennial High School at 7 p.m.
Lincoln Center details: number of guests, when to arrive, seating, ADA accessibility and interpretation services
Number of guests: There are no tickets or limit to the number of guests per graduate who may attend.
When to arrive:
- Schools will communicate with graduates about when to arrive.
- Doors open to guests one hour before each ceremony.
Parking: Parking is free. Carpooling is suggested to reduce the number of vehicles.
Seating: There is no reserved seating.
ADA accessibility:
- The Lincoln Center does not have wheelchairs; please bring one if needed.
- You may drop off members of your party near the center entrance and proceed to parking.
- One individual may sit with a guest in ADA-accessible seating, which is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Interpretation services:
- Families who need Spanish-speaking or hearing-impaired interpretation services should contact their school to request support at their graduate’s ceremony.
May 24-25, Moby Arena Ceremonies
Ceremonies May 24 and 25 are at Colorado State University's Moby Arena, 951 W. Plum Street, Fort Collins. PSDTV will livestream graduation ceremonies held at Moby Arena for those unable to attend.
Friday, May 24
- Rocky Mountain High School at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 25
- Fort Collins High School at 9 a.m.
- Poudre High School at 1 p.m.
- Fossil Ridge High School at 5:30 p.m.
Moby Arena details: number of guests, when to arrive, seating, ADA accessibility and interpretation services
Number of guests: There are no tickets or limit to the number of guests per graduate who may attend.
When to arrive:
- Schools will communicate with graduates about when to arrive.
- Doors open one hour before each ceremony; please do not arrive earlier.
Parking:
- Attendants will direct families to free parking in lots to the west and north of Moby.
- Carpooling is suggested to reduce the number of vehicles.
Moby Arena entrance:
- Graduates enter through the southern, upper doors.
- Guests enter through the northern, upper doors.
Magnometers:
- CSU requires that all guests and employees pass through a metal detector.
- Alternative accommodations for screening will be provided for those who need it.
- Guests who refuse screening will be denied entry.
- All personal items, including cameras, must go through the metal detectors.
Clear-bag policy, water bottles and food:
- Moby has a clear-bag policy and limits on the size of bags allowed. Read about what is and is not permitted.
- Strollers and baby carriers are not allowed in Moby.
- Guests may bring transparent, non-hard water bottles.
- Moby concessions will not be open.
Seating: There is no reserved seating. No tickets are required to attend commencement.
ADA accessibility:
- CSU does not have wheelchairs; please bring one if needed.
- People may be dropped off near the west entrance of Moby before proceeding to parking.
- One individual may sit with a guest in ADA-accessible seating, which is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Interpretation services:
- PSD interpreters will be available for Spanish-speaking families in Section M.
- Contact the school or Clare Barquero (cbarquer@psdschools.org) as soon as possible to request interpretation services in any language other than Spanish.
- Guests who need hearing-impaired interpretation services may sit in Section N on the south side of Moby.
Graduate photos: Parents and guardians can purchase photos of their graduate from Grad Images (link here).