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Graduation

2024 Graduation Information

Graduation Details

Commencement will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum located at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. HSE students must arrive at the Coliseum and be in the Champions Pavilion by 9:00 a.m. There is a $10 parking fee per vehicle for the graduation ceremony. ADA-accessible parking will be available. After commencement concludes, students and parents will reunite outside of the Coliseum.

 

*Student Dress Code:

Dress-up event (dress shirt, dress pants, dress, or skirt). No jeans, shorts, flip-flops, or tennis shoes. Do not bring your cap and gown to rehearsal.

*Student Dress Code: A dress, skirt, or dress shirt with tie and dress pants are appropriate. No flip-flops, shorts, tennis shoes, or jeans permitted. Seniors wearing inappropriate attire will not be allowed to participate in graduation. There will be a mandatory commencement rehearsal on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the Indiana Farmer’s Coliseum located at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Every senior going through the commencement ceremony MUST attend the rehearsal at the Coliseum. The rehearsal will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. and will end at 3:00 p.m. Seniors may drive themselves and should arrive at the Fairgrounds no later than 12:15 p.m. Seniors should enter the Fairgrounds through Gate 6 off Fall Creek Parkway. Parking is free for rehearsal but will cost $10/vehicle on Saturday for the graduation ceremony. Seniors who need bus transportation to/from rehearsal at the Coliseum will indicate so on a form that will be distributed to students via a Canvas announcement on February 1st. Seniors must stay at rehearsal for the entire time. Early dismissal will not be allowed.

Each senior will receive a MAXIMUM of 6 graduation tickets in a white envelope at graduation rehearsal. Students must attend graduation rehearsal to receive graduation tickets.

 

Cap and Gown Ordering

Cap and gown orders can be placed on the Herff Jones website. Orders must be placed by December 22, 2023, to ensure delivery before graduation day. Please note, any orders placed after December 22, 2023, will include a significant price increase. For more information, please call Herff Jones at 317-839-1600.

Cap and Gown Pick-up:

Cap and gown pick-up will be held on April 24, 2024, in front of the Leonard Auditorium from 9:00 pm – 6:00 pm. You will pick up your cap and gown along with any additional items you may have ordered.

 

Final Transcripts:

Please use Naviance to request final transcripts for college applications, NCAA, or NAIA request. Please log into Naviance through Clever. Click on the College tab and request your final transcript under Manage Transcripts. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the HSE Guidance office at 317-594-4193.

 

Senior Yearbook

Yearbook distribution will take place during Pathways in front of the Leonard Auditorium in May. The specific schedule and dates will be updated. Please check hsenews.com/sceptre-yearbook for updates.