Graduation Ceremony - Ticket Information

Important: Graduation Ceremony Ticket Distribution – Class of 2026

As we prepare to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2026, we want to provide you with clear information regarding the ticketing process for our upcoming commencement ceremony.

Our goal is to ensure a safe, organized, and celebratory environment for every graduate and their guests. To accommodate all families within our venue’s capacity, we have finalized the following ticket distribution plan.

The Allotment: 10 Tickets per Graduate

Each graduating senior will receive an allotment of 10 tickets. Tickets are required for all guests entering the ceremony (with the exception of small children who will remain on a lap). Class of 2026 graduates who are participating in the ceremony do not need a ticket. 

Please treat these tickets like cash; they will not be replaced if lost.

Ticket Pickup: Starting May 5, 2026 (during Cap and Gown Distribution)       

Students may begin picking up their tickets on Tuesday, May 5, during cap and gown distribution. Students must be on track to graduate in order to pick up graduation items. Only the graduating student may pick up their tickets.

• Ticket Pickup - May 5, 2026 - May 22, 2026
  • North Commons from 8:20-10:00 (students released by announcement)
  • Main Office from 10:00-4:00
  • Main Office from 7:30-4:00 Monday - Friday (after May 5)
• Requirements 
  • Only the graduating student may pick up their tickets.
  • Students must sign for their tickets.
• Ticket Security
  •  Please treat these tickets like cash; they will not be replaced if lost.

Extra Tickets

We recognize that graduation is a significant milestone that involves many loved ones. While 10 tickets is a generous allotment, we want to be transparent about any unused or extra tickets. 

If your family will not use all 10 tickets, we encourage you, or your student, to connect with other Class of 2026 graduates to see if they need additional tickets. It is up to individual families to offer unused tickets to other families. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School will not manage, collect or redistribute any extra or unused tickets.

There will be no extra tickets at the door.

Venue

The Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony will take place on May 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rivers Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Parking ramps are available near the venue and will be free of charge.

Seating

All tickets are free, general admission, and must be picked up at the high school by the graduating student prior to May 22, 2026.

Seating in the venue is open, and specific and/or consecutive seats are not guaranteed. Families and guests with special needs are encouraged to arrive early. Staff will be available to support guests who may require seating assistance.

Doors will open 60 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. Backpacks and other large bags or purses, as well as balloons or signs, are prohibited in the venue. Guests with infants may bring a diaper bag.

Livestream

For those unable to attend in person, we are proud to offer a high-quality livestream of the entire ceremony. This allows extended family and friends across the country to join in the celebration in real-time. The link will be shared on our school website as we get closer to the date.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for your help in making this a respectful and joyous occasion for our students and community.

Go Storm!