Seniors

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

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.

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.