Wake County High School graduation guide

High School seniors across Wake County are preparing to walk across the stage and become Class of 2026 alumni. 

Most commencement ceremonies will take place at the Raleigh Convention Center or at the Martin Marietta Center for the Perfoming Arts in Meymandi Hall. 

Livestreams are available on WCPSS website, unless otherwise listed. Graduations will be archived under "On-Demand Ceremonies" after the livestream ends. 

There are several road closures in downtown Raleigh, guests are encouraged to make themselves aware of road closures, and allow ample time for travel. 

All graduations require tickets, refer to high school website for additional information. There are drop off points around the Raleigh Convention Center off of Salisbury, Cabarrus and McDowell Streets. 

There are designated seating areas for wheelchairs and guests with physical disabilities. All seating is in Exhibit Hall A. One person is allowed in this area as a companion with the person in a wheelchair. 

The Raleigh Convention Center does not have a clear bag policy, but certain items are prohibited. These include, but are not limited to glass containers, balloons, noisemakers, wrapped presents, packages, weapons and large backpacks. 

All graduations require a ticket. There are drop off points directly in front of the Performing Arts Center in the brick area off South Street. 

There are designated seating areas for wheelchairs and guests with physical disabilities. Ushers will direct guests to designated seating areas. 

The Martin Marietta Center uses metal detectors at doors, bags must be no larger than 12"x12'x10". Certain items are prohibited. These include, but are not limited to glass containers, balloons, noisemakers, wrapped presents, packages, weapons and large backpacks.  

Parking is available in many downtown lots. See City of Raleigh parking map for more details. 

8 a.m.: Enloe Magnet High, Raleigh Convention Center.10 a.m.: Broughton Magnet High, Holliday Gymnasium at Broughton. Livestream on YouTube.12 p.m.: Garner Magnet High, Raleigh Convention Center. 4 p.m.: Millbrook Magnet High School, Raleigh Convention Center. 8 p.m.: Apex Friendship High, Raleigh Convention Center. 

8 a.m.: Rolesville High, Raleigh Convention Center.10 a.m.: Phillips High, Meymandi Hall. Livestream on YouTube.12 p.m.: Green Hope High, Raleigh Convention Center.2 p.m.: Crossroads FLEX High, Meymandi Hall. Livestream on YouTube.4 p.m.: Leesville Road High, Raleigh Convention Center. 6 p.m.: SCORE Academy, Memorial Auditorium. Livestream on Youtube.8 p.m.: Willow Spring High, Raleigh Convention Center. 

8 a.m.: Wakefield High, Raleigh Convention Center. 12 p.m.: East Wake Magnet High, Raleigh Convention Center.4 p.m.: Middle Creek High, Raleigh Convention Center.8 p.m.: Holly Springs High, Raleigh Convention Center.

2 p.m.: Cary High, Raleigh Convention Center.6 p.m.: Green Level High, Raleigh Convention Center. 

8 a.m.: South Garner High, Raleigh Convention Center. 10 a.m.: Longview School, Longview School. No livestream available. 12 p.m.: Heritage High, Raleigh Convention Center. 4 p.m.: Wake Forest High, Raleigh Convention Center. 8 p.m.: Sanderson High, Raleigh Convention Center.

8 a.m.: Apex High, Raleigh Convention Center.12 p.m.: Fuquay-Varina High, Raleigh Convention Center.4 p.m.: Panther Creek High, Raleigh Convention Center. 8 p.m.: Athens Drive High, Raleigh Convention Center.