2026 Graduation Information

Chanhassen High School Graduation Ceremony is on May 28

 

Graduation Ceremony Details

Thursday, May 28, 2026

6:30 pm - Chanhassen High School Stadium (please note the new start time)

Gates will open at 5:30 pm for guests to enter. Graduates are to arrive by 5:30 for staging.

Weather Contingency Plan

In case of severe weather, the ceremony will be moved to the gym. Please watch for information regarding the weather contingency plan during the week of May 25.

Ceremony Tickets/Wristbands

Tickets will be in the form of wristbands provided to all graduates for no fee. Wristbands will be distributed to seniors with their caps and gowns. All graduates are allocated 7 wristbands for the stadium and 2 for the auditorium. 

Guests are asked to put wristbands on their right wrist prior to arrival to aid in the speed of entry.  

In case of severe weather, each graduate will receive 4 wristbands for the main gym & 2 for the auditorium.

Parking

Parking is available on-site. Sections of the parking lot will be reserved for our elderly and disabled guests. We recommend carpooling to minimize congestion. Local law enforcement will be on site to help traffic flow.

Behavior Expectation

Please discuss and reinforce appropriate graduation ceremony attire and behavior with your student. We will not allow individuals to participate in the ceremony who intend to detract from the ceremony. Please silence all cell phones and electronic devices.

Pictures

Linhoff Photography photographs graduates receiving their diploma on stage. Details regarding ordering will be provided.

Cap and Gown

Caps and gowns will be distributed to graduates on May 4 and May 5 during all lunches in the Commons. Extras will be available if you didn’t order yours. To pick up the cap and gown, seniors should first pay the graduation fee, pay any other outstanding fees, and be on track to graduate.

Graduation Fee

The $46 fee is payable via the Campus Parent Portal under Student Fees or cash/check to the school office. Scholarships are available; ask for information in the front office.

Decorating Caps

Students are allowed to decorate their caps. Decorations must be school-appropriate and meet the student handbook dress code guidelines. Acceptable decorations include future school or workforce plans, military, 2D art, quotes, and the Storm logo.

Diplomas and Transcripts

Diploma covers will be handed out during the ceremony, and the diplomas will be mailed home.

Students need to request that a final transcript be sent to the school/program they will be attending after graduation. This includes a transcript sent to the NCAA if participating in a college sport. Transcripts can be requested through Parchment.