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GRADUATION: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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What is the dress code?
All students will be wearing their green cap and gown; however, students are expected to wear a standard of attire under the robe. Ladies: Please wear a dress (any color), skirt and top, or nice pants and top. Wear comfortable shoes because you will be standing in the tunnel for a while. Young men: Please wear dress pants (grey, khaki, navy, black) and a collared dress shirt (no tee shirts) and tie (long tie or bow tie) as well as dress shoes and socks. Well-kept tennis shoes are acceptable for both ladies and men.

What time should seniors arrive at Allen Arena at Lipscomb for the ceremony?
5:00 p.m.

Is there a rehearsal for graduation and if so, when?
Yes. Mandatory practice is Wednesday morning, May 22, from 8:00 to 10:30 A.M. Students should arrive on time at Lipscomb’s Allen Arena. They do not have to wear their cap and gown for practice; regular school clothes are fine.

How many tickets does each student receive?
Every student is allotted 10 tickets. This applies to every student at every Metro school, regardless of size of class or venue. 

When/how will students receive their graduation tickets?
Seniors are receiving their tickets during Senior Checkout. See top story above.

What if we have more than 10 people coming? How do we get additional tickets?
Check with friends to see if anyone has extra tickets. The school is not allowed to give more than 10.

Is seating first come first serve? If so, when will doors open if families want to arrive early to get seats together?
Tickets will be general admission, no assigned seats. Doors will open  at 5:00 pm.

Will there be designated parking at Lipscomb for graduation?
Yes, there is ample parking available in the Lipscomb parking garage and surface lots. See below map.

Prom 2024 Info

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Prom is Saturday, April 20, 7-11 PM at Marathon Music Works.

Ticket sales will continue at lunch in the Burro Brew through Friday, April 19, until the end of lunch. Cash only–$70.00 per person (juniors and seniors only). A guest form is required for non-Hillsboro students.

NO TICKET SALES at the door on prom night!

Attire is semi-formal to formal.

Parking is included in the ticket price; see map below.

Doors will open at 7 PM.

You (and your guest) will check in at the registration table. There will be a bag check.  NO BACKPACKS and NO PASSES OUT.

All seniors and their guests will be announced and recognized on stage at 8:30. The prom court will be recognized after the senior presentation. Academy seniors will select two representatives from each academy. From the six seniors selected for the prom court, a king and queen will be crowned. Seniors will vote for king/queen when entering prom.

Three photo options will be available with the photographer.

Refreshments will be served.  

  • BBQ, plain, and hot honey chicken wings
  • Meatballs
  • Ham, turkey, roast beef slider
  • Fruit skewers
  • Meat and cheese skewers
  • Cheese skewers
  • Variety of mini cupcakes
  • Variety of cake pops
  • Variety of Rice Krispies Treats
  • Soda, juice, and water (served at bar area)

Proctors Needed for IB Exams April 25-May 17

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Administering all of the required IB exams at Hillsboro is a huge undertaking! In order to do this in compliance with the rules, there must be a certain number of adult invigilators/proctors in the room for every test. Even if you don’t have a student taking exams, this is a great way to help out if you have time during the school day. It is easy and mostly consists of monitoring students as they work. Please sign up HERE, and thank you!