GRADUATION

• What: Graduation Commencement Ceremony
• When: June 11th, 2025
• Where: MHHS Stadium
• Time: Gates open at 4:00pm, Ceremony starts at 6:00pm

• Graduate Practice: Seniors who attend and participate in Graduation must attend ALL practices (See Senior Calendar); no exceptions. Please make arrangements so that there are no conflicts with all scheduled practices.

• Graduate Check In: Graduates are to report to the Gym at 4:30pm with cap and gown in hand. Graduates should park in the student parking lot (it is best to be dropped off or carpool). Please be sure to allow for extra time for traffic congestion. Cell phones, sunglasses, signs, cameras, electronic devices, etc., and other non-Mission Hills regalia is strictly prohibited. Any prohibited items will be collected at check in and may be claimed at the snack bar/press box after Graduation.

• Tickets: Five tickets per graduating senior will be distributed at Graduation Practice on Tuesday June 10th. In order to receive tickets, Senior financial obligations must be paid and all books and chromebooks returned. Additionally, any outstanding Saturday Schools must be taken care of. All children over the age of 3 must have a ticket to enter the stadium. Tickets are watermarked and cannot be reproduced and there are no extra tickets to distribute. The school website will have a link to a live streaming of the ceremony on the day of Graduation.

• Guest Parking /Important times: Guest parking will be available at Mission Hills Church (off Mission Hills Court).There will be shuttle buses moving between the church and the high school on a circuit. Additional limited handicapped parking is
  available in the Staff Lot off Richland Road. The sheriff will close the Student Lot as soon as it is full. Stadium Gates open at 4:00pm and the student processional into the Stadium will begin promptly at 6:00pm.

• Guest Seating/ Prohibited Items: No folding chairs, coolers, personal banners, signs, balloons, other items that may obstruct viewing/seating, air horns, or silly string will be permitted in the stadium. Umbrellas may be used for sun protection but must be closed at the announcement prior to the ceremony. Guests may enter with sealed, disposable water bottles only and all bags are subject to search. Open containers and/or food is not permitted.

• Behavior: Students will be removed from the ceremony for inappropriate behavior and the diploma will be held until the student and parent meet with the principal. Any senior involved in senior “pranks” and/or vandalism may not be allowed to participate in the Graduation ceremony. It is imperative students maintain appropriate behavior.

• Clothing: Graduates are not to wear any ornaments (beads, leis, flowers, pins, etc.) or other non-Mission Hills adornments outside the gown. Caps may not be altered in any way. Graduates will be walking from the pavilion, around the front office and down into the stadium. There will be hills, steps, and slopes. Graduates should avoid tall heels and flip flops, and are strongly advised to wear semi-formal attire. Dark slacks, dresses, and dress shirts look best with the cardinal robes, as do dark shoes and socks. Gowns should be neat and wrinkle-free; DO NOT use a hot iron as it will damage the gown. Gowns should be carried into the Plaza and not worn. Tassels are worn on the left side of the cap. Caps should be worn squarely on the head parallel to the ground. Bobby pins may be needed to secure the cap. Staff will assist graduates with their gowning prior to the ceremony

• Diploma: Students may pick up diplomas on Thursday, June 6th from 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at the Attendance Office windows. Seniors will need their student identification cards or a driver’s license to obtain their diplomas. All outstanding fines must be paid or cleared prior to receiving a diploma.

• Photos: diFranco Photo will also be present at the ceremony taking pictures of our graduates. You can reach them at:
  • [email protected]
  •  (866) 689-4329 

 

SENIOR CALENDAR

>> Senior Calendar 2025 Coming soon!

PROM 2025
Saturday, May 10th

 

   SENIOR PORTRAITS
CARDINAL SCHOLARS
This is a recognition program for only those graduating Seniors who have achieved an overall GPA of a 4.0 or higher. (GPA of 9th through 11th grade). In addition, you must have demonstrated a continued commitment to their school. We know all the hard work that it takes to accomplish the GPA that you did. We are proud of you and look forward to having your photo and bio in our front office!

If you were notified that you are a Cardinal Scholar, you must complete your bio and have your portrait taken on campus on Dec. 10th and 11th. You received more information in your emails.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ms. Ryan in the AP Office.
 
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT'S SENIOR GUIDE
Visit our counseling site for information on colleges, financial aid, Class of 2025 google classroom, etc.
>>Go to the Counseling Page for Seniors Coming soon.

YEARBOOK
>> Purchase a yearbook through the Finance Office and at Registration.

WORK PERMITS
>> Get a Work Permit in the Future Center on campus.

CAP + GOWNS
Class of 2025 Graduation is just around the corner! If you haven't ordered your cap and gown visit http://milestonegrad.com/mission-hills-high-school/

SENIOR MERCH
If you have any questions please contact Mrs. O'Neil at jocelyn.o'[email protected]

GRADUATION REGALIA
DISNEY GRAD NIGHT

Dear MHHS Class of 2025 Seniors and Families of Seniors:

The Mission Hills High School PTO and the MHHS administration are happy to announce for you to Save the Date for Disney Grad Nite scheduled on Friday, June 13th, 2025, which is 2 days after graduation.

MHHS Disney Grad Nite C/O 2025 tickets are now CLOSED. We are sorry that you have missed the deadline. If you have any questions or concerns, please email [email protected].

The cost of the ticket will be $290 (Ticket, Bus & Processing fee). The ticket you purchase covers the round trip bus ride from MHHS, a park hopper ticket to Disneyland and CA Adventure, and the Grad Nite Party at CA Adventure. (Disney passes are NOT able to be used for this event)

There will be a limited quantity of tickets available and sales will start December 13, 2024. Ticket sales extended to March 14th. Payments for tickets must be paid in full at time of purchase. You can register and purchase tickets here: https://forms.gle/us1T2z9bysPW1obm8

**Tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable!!**

Students, when you submit your Disney Grad Nite registration on the google form, there is a place to select a bus, so coordinate with your friend(s). There is a maximum of 40 students per bus, on a first come, first serve basis. We will do our best to accommodate all requests.



*** IF the event is canceled prior to payment due to Disney; then MHHS PTO will refund the cost of the ticket or $281. MHHS PTO will not be able to refund the $9 fees associated with processing the credit card payment.

Please check our MHHS PTO website for updates at https://www.mhhspto.com/about-5  or follow us on social media. Should you have any questions relating to Disney Grad Nite, you may email: [email protected].