Seniors

Cap and Gown Pick-Up

If you did not pick up your cap and gown on April 3rd, please stop by Coach Roe's Room 6-134 starting on Monday during your lunch to pick up these items. 

If you still have not ordered your cap and gown, please visit Jostens.com to place this order as time is running out to have it in time for graduation. 

Class of 2024 Senior Meeting Slides Presentation

April 19th, 2024

Please visit the Guidance and Scholarships pages to access resources and information about college financial aid and scholarships.

Students have the opportunity to walk the halls of the elementary school they attended in Flagler Schools. There is no transportation provided for this event. Each student must find their own transportation to and from the elementary school. The graduate MUST bring their cap and gown to participate. The walk will start promptly at the designated time.

May 16th - Wadsworth Elementary School - 2:30pm
May 17th - Imagine School - 9:15am
May 20th - Bunnell Elementary School - 2:00pm
May 21st - Belle Terre Elementary School 1:00pm 
May 21st  - Old Kings Elementary School - 10:00am
May 21th -  Rymfire Elementary School - 10:00am

Tickets will be distributed at the senior meeting held in beginning May. Extra graduation tickets will be distributed to those who need them. There are approximately 100 tickets available on the day of graduation at the Ocean Center on a first-come first-served basis. 

Regalia

Honor cords, stoles, medallions, or school related awards are the only things to be worn on top of your gown. All regalia must be received from and approved by Matanzas High School. Students can only wear honors cords, medals, and/or stoles that are distributed and/or approved by Matanzas High School and Flagler Schools. Please visit the Graduation Regalia page to view the district policy.

Graduation Attire

Graduates are not allowed to decorate caps. Please refrain from putting anything on top of your caps. 

There are no color restrictions. Please wear a clean and appropriate outfit. Please plan to wear a button up dress shirt or blouse, dress pants or a skirt, a dress or a pants suit, tie or a bowtie, dress shoes (no sneakers or flip flops). Heels are not required. 
 

Graduation Regalia Page

Rehearsal will be on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 9:00 am in the Gym (arrive at 8:30 am to find your seats).

Graduation practice is mandatory for all MHS graduates. At the end of the practice, seniors will have the opportunity to buy parking passes, pick up any extra tickets they may need (depending on the amount remaining), and pick up any caps and gowns they have not received yet.

If transportation is an issue please contact Mrs. Alred or Mr. Roe to make arrangements to ride the bus. Please dress school appropriately, caps and gowns do not need to be worn. 

At the end of practice Matanzas will host a Walk the Halls event for our seniors. Seniors who would like to participate should have their cap and gown with them, and will have time to put them on before the Walk the Halls event. 

Date and Time

Graduation will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024  at 3:00 p.m.

Rehearsal will be in the morning on May 20. Please arrive by 8:30.

Location

Graduation will take place Daytona Beach Ocean Center.  Please plan to arrive early. Graduates should report to the expo hall on the west side of the building, and spectators should report to the arena.
 
The Ocean Center requires everyone who needs a seat to have a ticket (infants do not need a ticket). Tickets are limited. Graduates do not need a ticket. If you have any questions about who needs a ticket and who does not or about specific seating questions please contact the Ocean Center.

Bags

Seniors are not allowed to carry anything under or over their gowns. Please refrain from bringing anything. Every ticket holder, including children, may carry an approved clear bag or a clutch purse. One clear bag no larger than 12”x6”x12” or a one-gallon clear “Ziploc”-style bag. One small clutch bag or purse no larger than 6.5”x6.5”, with or without a strap. Diapers and wipes may be carried in a clear bag; however, diaper bags are not permitted.

Additional clothing, blankets, etc. are allowed, as long as they are carried loosely; preferably over the shoulder so they can get through screening faster or in an approved clear bag. Small cameras, binoculars, and cell phones may be carried loosely or in an approved clear bag. Balloons, flowers and large items will not be allowed in the Ocean Center. Please leave those in the car or at home to celebrate after the ceremony. 

Ocean Center security measures will be in place for all Flagler Schools graduations.