Graduation Plans for Class of 2023
Polk County Public Schools is looking forward to celebrating our graduating seniors.
Most high schools will hold their graduation ceremonies at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.
Three 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 in the RP Funding Center Jenkins Arena 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.
2023 Graduation Schedule
School: | Date: | Time: | Location: | Live Stream: |
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Auburndale Senior High | Sat., May 20 | 9:00 AM | Bruce Canova Stadium, Auburndale | Not available |
Bartow/IB/Summerlin | Wed., May 24 | 5:00 PM | RP Funding Center | Watch On-demand |
Davenport High | Sat., May 20 | 1:00 PM | RP Funding Center | Watch On-demand |
Doris Sanders, Jean O’Dell, Karen Siegel | Sat., May 13 | 10:00 AM | Lake Region High Auditorium | Watch On-demand |
Fort Meade Middle-Senior | Sat., May 20 | 8:00 AM | Emory C. Lamb Stadium At Frank S. Battle Field | Not available |
Fresh Start – Bartow/Lakeland | Wed., May 24 | 6:00 PM | Harrison School for the Arts Auditorium | Not available |
Fresh Start – Winter Haven | Wed., May 24 | 6:00 PM | Davenport High School Auditorium | Not available |
Frostproof Middle-Senior | Fri., May 19 | 6:00 PM | Faris Brannen Stadium, Frostproof | Not available |
Gause Academy of Leadership | Tues., May 23 | 5:00 PM | Bartow Elementary Academy Auditorium | Not available |
George W. Jenkins Senior High | Mon., May 22 | 7:00 PM | RP Funding Center*On-demand viewing available soon. | Watch On-demand |
Haines City Senior High/IB | Sat., May 20 | 9:00 AM | RP Funding Center | Watch On-demand |
Harrison School for the Arts | Fri., May 19 | 3:00 PM | RP Funding Center | Watch On-demand |
Kathleen Senior High | Mon., May 22 | 12:00 PM | RP Funding Center | Watch On-demand |
Lake Gibson Senior High | Fri., May 19 | 7:00 PM | RP Funding Center | Watch On-demand |
Lake Region High | Tues., May 23 | 3:00 PM | RP Funding Center | Watch On-demand |
Lakeland Senior High | Fri., May 19 | 12:00 PM | RP Funding Center | Watch On-demand |
Mulberry Senior High | Mon., May 22 | 3:00 PM | RP Funding Center | Watch On-demand |
Polk Virtual & Polk Grad Academy | Wed., May 24 | 2:00 PM | Florida Southern College Branscomb Auditorium | Not available |
Ridge Community High | Sat., May 20 | 5:00 PM | RP Funding Center | Watch On-demand |
Ridge & Traviss Technical Colleges | Wed., May 24 | 12:00 PM | RP Funding Center | Watch On-demand |
Roosevelt Academy | Fri., May 19 | 7:00 PM | Roosevelt Academy Gymnasium | Watch On-demand |
Tenoroc High | Tues., May 23 | 12:00 PM | RP Funding Center | Watch On-demand |
Winter Haven Senior | Tues., May 23 | 7:00 PM | RP Funding Center | Watch On-demand |
*Due to licensing restrictions, on-demand viewing of some ceremonies will not be available immediately following the livestream. Ceremonies will be edited and posted to YouTube for on-demand viewing as quickly as possible.
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Watch 2022 Graduation Ceremonies
All 2022 graduation ceremonies were livestreamed and are now available for on-demand viewing. Select a school below or visit our YouTube playlist.