On behalf of the staff at Highland Park High School, we would like to congratulate our Class of 2022 senior graduates on their many accomplishments over the past four years. We are excited to celebrate our Seniors and are looking forward to seeing everyone on this special and memorable occasion. For updates and information click on the link below.
Graduation will take place on Thursday, May 26 at 5:00 pm. at Ravinia Park
Gates to the park will open after 3:30
The ceremony will last approximately 90 minutes.
Diplomas will be distributed after each graduate walks across the stage before returning to their seat in the pavilion.
Items to Return and Fees to be Paid
The week of May 2, students will receive an email notification letting them know of any outstanding items needing to be returned or fees that have to be paid. The student should check with those individual departments for specific details. All items and fees must be taken care of before students can receive their graduation tickets.
Senior Check Out and Send-Off
The last day for seniors will be on Monday, May 16.
There will be a Send-Off for students from 3:05 to 4:00 pm outside of the H-Entrance
Cap and gowns will be distributed...
during the Senior Send-Off from 3:05-4:00. If your student is unable to pick up their gown during this time please email Norma Aguilar at naguilar@dist113.org to make arrangements for pick-up after this date.
Ravinia Parking
General Parking will be available in the West Lot after 3:30
No street parking allowed
Handicap Parking and Seating
Handicap Parking will be located in the Ravinia Backstage Parking Lot. Click on the link below to request Handicap Parking.
Parking approval letters will be sent out two weeks prior to graduation.
You will need both the HP approval letter AND your government-issued handicap parking sticker or placard.
Accessible seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis and is located in the center of the pavilion.
There will be staff available for assistance.
Ravinia does not provide wheelchairs.
Rehearsal and Tickets
Mandatory rehearsal will be held Thursday, May 26, from 9:30 am until 12:00 pm.
A suggestion-bring shoes you plan to wear for graduation to practice in them going up the stairs.
Student seating assignments and tickets will be given at rehearsal.
Students will receive 5 tickets (only five tickets will be given to families with multiple graduates). Unfortunately, due to limited seating, there will be no additional tickets available. All guest seating is unreserved; only pavilion seating is allowed (no lawn).
