Final commencement details

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Graduation is almost here! We have some important reminders for students and families. Please take a moment to review these final details to be ready for the big day.

We can’t wait to watch our graduates walk across the stage and celebrate with them as they wrap up this chapter of their lives and walk into their future. We’ll see you soon!

Megan Jahnke

Principal

Here's what you need to know for tomorrow's ceremony at Lee and Penny Anderson Arena at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul at 1 p.m.:

• When and where to pick up tickets: Friday, May 29 from 12-1 p.m. at Lee and Penny Anderson Arena at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul.
• Who can pick up tickets: Graduating students or guardians who are listed as part of the primary household in Campus are able to pick up graduation tickets. Be prepared to present a photo ID in order to sign for and receive tickets.

• Doors open at 12 p.m. Guests enter the main entrance.
• Graduates must arrive by 12 p.m. and enter through the Tommie Ice Plex door.

• There are five designated parking areas for the commencement ceremony around the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena. Lots A and B will require payment ($2.10/hour). All other parking will be complimentary for guests. See a map of recommended parking options as well as a map of the entrances where students and guests will enter. Please note on the map GPS friendly search terms. Students who drive themselves are asked to park in the B parking lot.
• To help alleviate parking challenges, we encourage you to allow plenty of extra time and to carpool if possible.

• The Lee and Penny Anderson Arena prohibits bags larger than 8.5" x 11" (including backpacks). All guests are subject to security searches, and bags must be opened for inspection upon entry. It is highly recommended to bring small, clear bags or handheld clutches to ensure faster entry.
• All people and items are subject to screening upon entry by security personnel. Procedures include metal detection.

There is no reserved seating. It is first come, first served. For those with passes for accessible seating (requested during ticket reservation), a staff member will direct you when you arrive. It will be a full house - please fill in rows as you find a seat.

Printed programs will be available upon arrival. You will also be able to view and download an electronic version of the program.

This is a smoke, drug and alcohol free event. Thank you for helping to ensure this is a positive and memorable event for all.

The live stream event will go live at 1 p.m. Invite friends and families from near and far to watch online.

After the ceremony, graduates will exit from the Tommie Ice Plex door (where they entered) and meet families on the lawn. Please exit the arena as soon as you are able and meet your student outside.

Lee and Penny Anderson Arena has provided a list of items that are not allowed inside the arena. Any of these items brought to the arena on graduation day will not be allowed into the venue:

• Aerosol cans

• Animals (except assistive animals)

• Balloons

• Balls (beach balls, footballs, baseballs, etc.)

• Backpacks (backpacks, luggage, grocery bags, duffle bags, large camera cases, cinch bags, binocular cases, computer bags, briefcases, non-approved seat cushions)

• Banners

• Beverages or liquids (Sealed water bottle or empty refillable bottles are Ok)

• Boxes, wrapped gifts, or items

• Camcorders and tripods

• Cameras with lenses over six inches long

• Chairbacks

• Coolers (of any kind, including small soft packs)

• Confetti poppers

• Fireworks

• Food & beverages (outside food and drinks are not allowed, unless it’s for a child.)

• Externally powered heated blankets

• Illegal drugs

• Laptops, iPads, tablets, video cameras, or large electronic devices

• Laser pointers

• Markers (permanent) and/or paint

• Noisemaking devices

• Non-approved seat cushions

• Objects that can be used as a missile or projectile

• Offensive or profane signage

• Sticks, selfie sticks, and flag poles

• Strollers

• Tobacco products

• Umbrellas

• Weapons (Off-duty law enforcement carrying firearms are not allowed in the LPAA)

• Any other items deemed prohibited at the discretion of St. Thomas

• Thursday, May 28

• Senior Sunset, 7:30-10 p.m., Panther Stadium

• Friday, May 29

• Commencement ticket distribution, 12-1 p.m., Lee and Penny Anderson Arena

• Class of 2026 commencement ceremony, Lee and Penny Anderson Arena at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, 1 p.m. Students arrive by 12 p.m.