Graduation Plans for Class of 2022
Polk County Public Schools is looking forward to celebrating our graduating seniors.
Most traditional high schools will hold their graduation ceremonies at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.
Three traditional high schools are planning to host their ceremonies at their home stadiums: Auburndale High, Fort Meade Middle-Senior and Frostproof Middle-Senior.
A complete list of all PCPS graduation ceremonies, including their dates, times, and venues is available below.
Updated Information for Ceremonies Being Held at the RP Funding Center
Tickets will be required for those attending ceremonies at the RP Funding Center. Seating will not be assigned. Instead, seating will be general admission and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Knowing the importance of this event and that some family members may not be able to attend in person, the ceremonies taking place at the RP Funding Center will be livestreamed on the PCPS YouTube channel.
Please visit polkschoolsfl.com/rpfundingceremonies for detailed information about parking, designated entrances, security protocols, and additional procedures and guidelines.
Important Notice for Students and Guests:
Graduation attendance is not mandatory.
Some graduation ceremonies will be livestreamed on the PCPS YouTube Channel. Students who do not consent to this activity should not attend. Programs that will be livestreamed are noted in the schedule below.
2022 Graduation Schedule
| School: | Date: | Time: | Location: | Live Stream: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburndale Senior High | Sat., May 21 | 9:00 AM | Bruce Canova Stadium, Auburndale | Not Available |
| Bartow/IB/Summerlin | Thurs., May 19 | 7:00 PM | RP Funding Center | View Stream |
| Doris Sanders, Jean O’Dell, Karen Siegel | Sat., Apr. 30 | 11:00 AM | Auburndale High Auditorium | Watch Program |
| East Area & West Area Adult Schools | Tues., May 24 | 4:00 PM | RP Funding Center | View Stream |
| Fort Meade Middle-Senior | Sat., May 21 | 8:00 AM | Emory C. Lamb Stadium At Frank S. Battle Field | Not Available |
| Fresh Start – Bartow/Lakeland | Wed., May 25 | 3:00 PM | Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College | Not Available |
| Fresh Start – Winter Haven | Wed., May 25 | 7:00 PM | Branscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College | Not Available |
| Frostproof Middle-Senior | Fri., May 20 | 6:00 PM | Faris Brannen Stadium, Frostproof | Not Available |
| Gause Academy of Leadership | Mon., May 23 | 6:00 PM | Bartow High School Auditorium | Not Available |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Sat., May 21 | 12:00 PM | RP Funding Center | View Stream |
| Haines City Senior High/IB | Sat., May 21 | 9:00 AM | RP Funding Center | View Stream |
| Harrison School for the Arts | Fri., May 20 | 3:00 PM | RP Funding Center | View Stream |
| Kathleen Senior High | Mon., May 23 | 12:00 PM | RP Funding Center | View Stream |
| Lake Gibson Senior High | Sat., May 21 | 4:00 PM | RP Funding Center | View Stream |
| Lake Region High | Mon., May 23 | 3:00 PM | RP Funding Center | View Stream |
| Lakeland Senior High | Fri., May 20 | 12:00 PM | RP Funding Center | View Stream |
| Mulberry Senior High | Thurs., May 19 | 12:00 PM | RP Funding Center | View Stream |
| Polk Virtual & Polk Grad Academy | Tues., May 24 | 12:00 PM | RP Funding Center | View Stream |
| Ridge Community High | Fri., May 20 | 7:00 PM | RP Funding Center | View Stream |
| Ridge & Traviss Technical Colleges | Tues., May 24 | 4:00 PM | RP Funding Center | View Stream |
| Roosevelt Academy | Thurs., May 19 | 6:00 PM | Roosevelt Academy Gymnasium | Not Available |
| Tenoroc High | Thurs., May 19 | 3:00 PM | RP Funding Center | View Stream |
| Winter Haven Senior | Mon., May 23 | 7:00 PM | RP Funding Center | View Stream |
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Watch 2021 Graduation Ceremonies
All 2021 graduation ceremonies were livestreamed and are now available for on-demand viewing. Select a school below or visit our YouTube playlist.
