Rehearsal will take place at First Energy Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Graduation rehearsal is mandatory. Please DO NOT bring your cap and gown to rehearsal. Transportation for rehearsal will be provided to students from RHS if needed. Students may arrange their own transportation for rehearsal. Students will return to RHS around 11:00 AM. 

GRADUATION CEREMONY

Graduating seniors must report to the commencement ceremony at First Energy Stadium, dressed in their cap and gown, on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:30pm. 

Doors will be open at 5:30 p.m. to ticket-holders. The ceremony will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.

Transportation will NOT be provided to the graduation ceremony.

Each student will receive five tickets for graduation. 

Rules for graduating seniors:

• Students may decorate their caps but must adhere to the guidelines established by the RHS Administration.

• Students must remain in the designated ceremony area.

• Families and students may record the ceremony. Please be respectful of others and their views. 

• Only RHS students, staff and designated guests are allowed on the floor of the arena during the ceremony.  No unauthorized persons are allowed on the arena floor.

Spectators will be permitted to carry one clear plastic or vinyl bag that does not exceed 12”x 6”x12”, or one clear drawstring bag not to exceed 12” x 12”, or one, one-gallon clear plastic or zip-lock, resealable bag.

A small purse no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” may also be carried in addition to one clear bag.

All other bags (backpacks, large purses, oversized tote or mesh bags, reusable grocery bags, drawstring bags, camera bag/binocular case, printed plastic bag, fanny packs, or diaper bags) are strictly prohibited.*

*An exception will be made to allow medical items that cannot be transported in a clear bag into the venue. Guests carrying medically necessary items or equipment will be required to have their bags or equipment inspected.

Parking will be available in the Reading Fightin Phils Stadium lots. 

Seniors will be given 5 tickets per graduate. Adults and school-aged children (ages 4 and up) must have a ticket to enter. Infants and toddlers (under the age of 4) may sit on an adult's lap.

• Extra tickets will be made available to students on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last at the conclusion of rehearsal.