Graduation

Commencement ceremonies for the 2025 Houston County School District high schools will be held May 23 and 24, 2025.  All five ceremonies will be held in Perry at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Reaves Arena.

The graduation commencement schedule is listed below.

Graduation Ceremony Times

  • Warner Robins High, May 23, 4:00 p.m.
  • Veterans High, May 23, 7:30 p.m.
  • Perry High, May 24, 8:30 a.m.
  • Houston County High, May 24, 12:00 p.m.
  • Northside High, May 24, 3:30 p.m.

Graduation Practice Times

  • Veterans High, May 22, 8:00 a.m.
  • Perry High, May 22, 10:00 a.m.
  • Houston County High, May 22, 1:00 p.m.
  • Northside High, May 22, 3:00 p.m.
  • Warner Robins High, May 22, 5:00 p.m.

Tickets

Each graduate will receive 10 tickets for family and friends. High Schools will distribute these tickets to each student closer to graduation.

 

Livestream

Links to the live stream will be posted on this page day of graduation prior to the start of each ceremony. After the event, links to video and download all ceremonies will be available through the end of July 2025.

 

Clear Bag Procedures

Safety is our number one priority! To provide a safe environment for our graduates and their guests, the District has implemented guidelines limiting the types of bags allowed at ceremonies.  For guidelines, visit https://www.hcbe.net/bagprocedures. Thank you for your cooperation as we celebrate our graduates!

Items allowed:

  • Clear Bags

Items subject to inspection:

  • 1 Small Purse (no larger than 4.5" x 6.5")
  • Diaper Bag (age appropriate child use be present)
  • Blanket
  • Camera and Binoculars (no cases permitted)
  • Medical Bag
  • Stadium Seat (cushions or seats with backs)


Items not allowed:

Items such as balloons, flowers, chairs, coolers, noisemakers, posters, flyers, tripods, and umbrellas will not be allowed in Reaves Arena. Anyone with these items will be asked to take them to their vehicle. 

Georgia National Fairgrounds map

Parking Information

The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter (GNFA) is located at 401 Larry Walker Parkway in Perry. 

For specific details about entry and parking, click here.

For questions, please contact the individual high schools, visit the GNFA website or call 478-987-3247.

Graduation - allowed and not allowed items