Graduation Weather Contingency
Prosper ISD Graduations
🎓 Stadium Guidelines & Weather Contingency 🎓
Class of 2026 Students and Families:
As the Prosper Independent School District 2026 Graduation Ceremonies draw near, we want to make sure you're fully prepared for a safe and enjoyable experience. Please take a moment to review the important information below.
How will students and families be made aware of changes to the ceremony?
You will be contacted directly by the district via text and email. Updates will also be posted on www.prosper-isd.net and on district and campus social media channels.
Stadium Guidelines
General Information
- Gates open one hour prior to the ceremony beginning.
The facility is a 12,000-seat venue. The graduation ceremony will be easily viewable from all seats and projected on the jumbotron.
Children’s Health Stadium is located at 2000 Stadium Drive, Prosper, TX 75078.
Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
ADA/Accessibility seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Guests cannot mark, rope off, or save seats. No reservations will be available.
Concession Stands will not be open. Water bottles will be found on the concession stand windows on both the home and visitor concourses, free of charge.
Cameras are allowed.
Stadium Entry & Bag Policy
To ensure a smooth entry, please review our stadium policies before arriving. All bags must comply with the Prosper ISD Clear Bag Policy:
- Plastic Freezer Bag – 1 gallon size
- Clear Tote – No larger than 12" x 6" x 12"
- Small Clutch – 4.5" x 6.5"
- Diaper Bag – When accompanied by an infant
All bags will be checked upon entry. Please note that there is no crossing from one side of the stadium to the other once you have entered. If you need to change sides, you must exit and re-enter through bag check on the other side.
🛑 Prohibited Items
The following items are not permitted in the stadium:
- Flowers
- Laser pointers
- Streamers, confetti, silly string, aerosol cans, bubbles and similar items
- Large objects that block visibility, including but not limited to: big head props, signs, signs on flags, sticks, or poles, posters, balloons, and tripods
- Umbrellas
- Artificial noisemakers, including whistles
- Outside food or drink, alcoholic beverages, and use of tobacco products
- Animals
- Weapons - including knives of any kind
Concessions & Water
Children’s Health will be providing water for all four graduations. Water bottles will be found on the concession stand windows on both the home and visitor concourses, free of charge. Once the water is gone, no additional water will be available.
Weather Contingency Plans
Your family's safety is our top priority. Here is what you can expect if weather becomes a factor:
Before the ceremony begins
Buses will depart campus with the seniors under the direction of the Prosper ISD Police Department. Upon arrival at Children's Health Stadium, all students and teachers will remain on the bus until dismissed by administration. If weather conditions are a concern upon arrival, students will stay on the bus until it is safe to proceed.
If there is bad weather before the start of the ceremony
The administration will assess weather conditions before the start of graduation. If lightning is detected, a mandatory 30-minute wait is required before anyone may be outside. We will delay the start of the ceremony in 30-minute increments. If weather conditions still prohibit the start of the ceremony, we will reschedule for Saturday, May 23, 2026.
If there is a lightning alert during the ceremony
The announcer will direct the audience to their vehicles or to the sheltered area beneath the stands. The graduates will be directed to exit the field and held in the dressing rooms until the lightning alert has passed. Announcements will be made frequently over the PA, by text, and by email.
What is the worst-case scenario?
If we have multiple days of rain, we will work with the National Weather Service to find a 2½-hour window during which we can hold the ceremony. We hope our graduations will go off without a hitch, but we have contingency plans to ensure our graduates have a great experience.
Graduate Exit After the Cereomy
Graduates will exit the turf field on the North side of the stadium (next to the community room).
Prosper ISD recommends all families establish a meeting place with their graduates outside the stadium.
Families and guests are not allowed on the turf field at any time.
Don’t forget that there is a live stream!
Check the 2026 graduation page for the live stream link during the ceremony and other important information.
If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to email the District at communications@prosper-isd.net.
We can’t wait to see you at Graduation!
2026 Prosper ISD Graduation Schedule
- PROSPER HIGH SCHOOL
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 9:00 AM
- ROCK HILL HIGH SCHOOL
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:30 PM
- RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Friday, May 22, 2026, 9:00 AM
- WALNUT GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:30 PM
- WEATHER MAKE-UP DATE
Saturday, May 23, 2026 (Times TBD)
BEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN TEXAS
Named by HEB’s Excellence in Education Awards as the Best Large District in the State of Texas, Prosper ISD has an established 68-year history that is grounded in the humble roots of a farming community, now soaring to the fastest growing school district in Texas, due in no small part to the pursuit of excellence in the arts, academics, and athletics. Our students and staff are routinely recognized on the local, state, and national levels for outstanding achievements, and our teachers are highly qualified experts who bring out the best in every student.
We are incredibly proud to share that Prosper ISD has officially been recognized as a Model Professional Learning Community (PLC) District by Solution Tree's Evidence of Effectiveness Committee. This is one of the most prestigious recognitions in education — and it belongs to every single person who shows up for our students every day.
This distinction is not given lightly. It is earned — through years of intentional collaboration, a relentless focus on learning, and a shared commitment to ensuring that every student in Prosper ISD has the opportunity to succeed at the highest levels.
ABOUT PROSPER ISD
Prosper ISD is a school district located north of Dallas in Collin and Denton Counties. The district spans approximately 58 square miles and serves more than 34,000 students in 20 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 4 high schools, and one early childhood school.
🫶 THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY FOR SUPPORTING OUR TEACHERS & STUDENTS
In November 2023, an overwhelming majority of voters approved $2.7 billion to continue building excellence in Prosper ISD. Thank you for your continued financial commitment to our district.
And while our facilities are second to none, we know that it is the people who make the difference in Prosper ISD. From our bus drivers to our teachers to our teacher assistants, our staff is here to support students as they pursue their dreams of excellence in academics, fine arts, and athletics.
Email: communications@prosper-isd.net
Location: 605 East 7th Street, Prosper, TX, USA
Phone: 945-678-0000