Apalachee High School graduation guidelines
In the best interest of graduates, staff, guests, and neighbors, please review the guidelines below concerning the Class of 2025 graduation ceremony at 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 at the AHS football stadium. Let's work together to make it a safe and memorable night.
Parking details:
- Parking at the school will open at 5:30 p.m.
- Graduates should arrive by 7 p.m. and park on the practice field.
- Please limit vehicles to two per graduate's family (not including the graduate's car).
- Consider parking at Restoration Church, 1250 Tom Miller Road, where air-conditioned school buses will shuttle you to and from the school. The shuttle will run from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. before the ceremony and then after the ceremony ends.
- Do not park along Haymon-Morris Road or in the subdivisions across from the school.
- This creates a safety hazard. Barrow County Sheriff's Office says vehicles will be towed.
- Nearly 100 spaces are reserved for accessible parking in the lot closest to the stadium.


Seating & stadium details:
- Stadium gates will open at 6 p.m.
- Each graduate will receive 10 tickets for loved ones to attend in person. Tickets are required for entry.
- Guest will be screened through the weapons detection system.
- Only clear bags will be allowed through the detectors and inside the stadium.
- There is only one restroom area open for everyone. Lines will be long.
- Balloons and tents are not allowed in the stadium. Be mindful of signs the could block the view for others.
- Watch the livestream of the ceremony through our YouTube channel.
Other items to note:
- The weather make-up date is set for Saturday, May 24. Time TBD.
- Questions? Email us at communication@barrow.k12.ga.us.
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