Palatka Panthers invite you to join us in celebrating the class of 2025 at our commencement ceremony. Please review the important graduation information:
2025 PJSHS Graduation Hello PJSHS Graduating Seniors and Families,
We are eagerly anticipating our graduation ceremony Friday night and we can’t wait to celebrate this momentous occasion with our graduating seniors. In an effort to mitigate confusion, we would like to share some logistical information that will help our families plan their travel arrangements to the stadium. Families, please share this information with friends and family that are not familiar with our policies and/or traveling from out of town.
Date: Friday, May 30, 2025.
Time: 8:00 p.m. (Gates will open at 6:00 p.m.).
Tickets: We will not require tickets for entry this year.
Parking: See attached map (yellow parking areas indicate general parking, blue parking areas indicate parking for Handicap Tag/Graduation Parking Pass only). South 18th Street will be closed between President Street and Twigg Street except for vehicles with a valid Handicap Tag or a Graduation Parking Pass. Parking Passes will be distributed to Seniors at Graduation Practice on Friday morning, one per student. Handicap parking will be available on South 18th Street and the fenced in parking lot across the street from the Northwest Gate. Parking and access to the stadium will not be available from South 17th Street (behind the gymnasium - Northeast corner of the stadium).
Gate Entrance: Entrance to the stadium will be at the northwest gate (intersection of South 18th Street and Kate Street) and the southwest gate (intersection of South 18th Street and Twigg Street). All other gates will be closed and locked. Everyone who enters the stadium must go through security at those gates (metal detectors and bag checks). Security: Both gates will have metal detectors for everyone attending graduation to walk through before entering the stadium. Please arrive early so that everyone in your party attending graduation will have ample time to go through security and find a seat before the ceremony begins. Bags: All bags must be clear, this includes all purses. Diaper bags are excluded from being clear. Wristlet/wallet with or without a strap and clutch purses are excluded from being clear. Wristlet/wallet with or without a strap and clutch purses can be no bigger than 4.5”x5”. All bags will be searched prior to entering the stadium. Drinks/Food: No outside food or drink will be permitted in the stadium except clear, unopened non-alcoholic drink bottles (plastic seal should not be broken).
Confetti Poppers: Confetti poppers/confetti cannons and colored smoke devices are prohibited.
Conclusion of Ceremony: At the conclusion of the ceremony, families will be allowed to enter the field. Field access will be available for 15 minutes. The stadium will close approximately 20 minutes after the conclusion of the ceremony.
Stadium Exit: All four gates will be open for exit. Please use the gate closest to where you parked to help with traffic congestion.
Rain Contingency: In the event of rain, the school’s administration will decide whether to postpone the ceremony. If needed, we will delay the start of the ceremony for up to two hours. At 10:00 p.m. if conditions have not improved enough to begin the ceremony, we will postpone the ceremony until Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. Further delays may be possible if weather conditions do not warrant a safe ceremony. In the event of a delay and/or postponement, please monitor our social media postings for updates.
Our sincere hope is that everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2025 at graduation. Please act responsibly and drive safe.
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