Prosper ISD Graduation

All your hard work has paid off, and this is a moment to be incredibly proud of. We are so excited to celebrate this milestone with you!

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.

Shoes:

• DO wear: Dress shoes with a flat bottom, wedge, block heel, or clean tennis shoes
• DON’T wear: stilettos (it will be difficult to walk on turf with unstable shoes), flip flops, Crocs, or slides

Clothes:

• DO wear: Dress clothes - collared shirts, slacks, dresses, or skirts
• DON’T wear jeans, shorts, pajama bottoms, athleisure wear, t-shirts, leggings, or other casual clothes

Sunglasses:

• NO Sunglasses

Cap and Gown:

• DO wear: Cap and Gown and Stole
• DON’T wear 3-D designs on your cap

• 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.

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.

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

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.

Your family's safety is our top priority. Here is what you can expect if weather becomes a factor:

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.

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.

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.

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.

ADA Seating - Are there sufficient ramps for wheelchair or scooter users to access those seats?

• Ramps are available at all four entrances. All ADA seating is first-come, first-served.

What is the guest policy? How many guests can attend the event?

• There is no limit on the number of guests that may attend. Children’s Health Stadium has 12,000 seats available.

Will the visitor side be open for seating? If so, will we be able to enter the stadium on the east side?

• The visitor side will be open for PHS, RHHS, and WG. The Richland ceremony will be home-side only.

Is there a dress code or a specific color of dress?

• There is a dress code. Please have your senior check with campus administrators. There is no specific dress color required.

If guests need to leave before the end of the ceremony, will the exits be clearly marked?

• All exits are marked, and a monitor will be located at each if directions are needed. Exits are located on each side of the concession stand, between the concession stands and the restrooms.

Are tickets required to attend the graduation ceremonies?

• No tickets are required to attend graduation. All seats are on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Live Link for Graduation

Are flower leis allowed?

• No, flowers are not allowed in the stadium, and seniors cannot wear them during graduation.

Jowdy Photography is honored to photograph the 2026 graduates of Prosper ISD using AI technology.

Students must register using a link or QR Code based on their high school campus. An unlimited number of emails or cell numbers can be linked to the registration. When students register, the app will ask them to take a selfie or upload a recent headshot.

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!

• 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)