High school seniors across Wake County are preparing to walk across the stage and become Class of 2026 alumni. Most commencement ceremonies will take place at the Raleigh Convention Center or at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Meymandi Hall.
Graduation Schedule
Livestreams are available on the WCPSS website, unless otherwise listed. Graduations will be archived under ‘On-Demand Ceremonies’ after the livestream ends. There are several road closures in downtown Raleigh, and guests are encouraged to make themselves aware of road closures and allow ample time for travel.
Raleigh Convention Center: All graduations require tickets, refer to the high school website for additional information. There are drop-off points around the Raleigh Convention Center off of Salisbury, Cabarrus, and McDowell Streets. Designated seating areas are available for wheelchairs and guests with physical disabilities.
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts: All graduations require a ticket. There are drop-off points directly in front of the Performing Arts Center in the brick area off South Street. Designated seating areas are available for wheelchairs and guests with physical disabilities. Ushers will direct guests to designated seating areas.
Parking is available in many downtown lots. See the City of Raleigh parking map for more details.
Graduation ceremonies will take place from June 11 to June 16. The schedule includes:
- Thursday, June 11: Enloe Magnet High, Broughton Magnet High, Garner Magnet High, Millbrook Magnet High School, Apex Friendship High
- Friday, June 12: Rolesville High, Phillips High, Green Hope High, Crossroads FLEX High, Leesville Road High, SCORE Academy, Willow Spring High
- Saturday, June 13: Wakefield High, East Wake Magnet High, Middle Creek High, Holly Springs High
- Sunday, June 14: Cary High, Green Level High
- Monday, June 15: South Garner High, Longview School, Heritage High, Wake Forest High, Sanderson High
- Tuesday, June 16: Apex High, Fuquay-Varina High, Panther Creek High, Athens Drive High
Original reporting: WRAL Raleigh — read the source article.
