Graduation
To view and download the videos from the Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremonies, click on each high school below.
Commencement ceremonies for the 2023 Houston County School District high schools will be held May 26 and 27, 2023. All five ceremonies will be held in Perry at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Reaves Arena.
The graduation commencement schedule is listed below. Doors will open 1 hour prior to the start of each ceremony. Please allow plenty of time to park and find a seat inside of the arena before ceremonies begin. Handicap parking will be the same for all five graduation ceremonies.
Graduation Times and Entrance Information
- Houston County High School, May 26, 4:00 p.m. - Exit 135, North Gate
- Northside High School, May 26, 7:30 p.m. - Exit 134, West Gate
- Warner Robins High School, May 27, 8:30 a.m. - Exit 135, North Gate
- Veterans High School, May 27, 12:00 p.m. - Exit 134, West Gate
- Perry High School, May 27, 3:30 p.m. - Exit 135, North Gate
Graduation Practice Times
- Northside High School, May 25, 8:00 a.m.
- Warner Robins High School, May 25, 10:00 a.m.
- Veterans High School, May 25, 1:00 p.m.
- Perry High School, May 25, 3:00 p.m.
- Houston County High School, May 25, 5:00 p.m.
Programs
Each graduate will receive a printed program at the ceremony. Guests may view the online program here.
Tickets
Each graduate will receive twelve tickets for their respective graduation ceremony.
Clear Bag Procedures
Safety is our number one priority! To provide a safe environment for our graduates and their guests, the Houston County School District has implemented new guidelines limiting the types of bags allowed at graduation ceremonies. Thank you for your cooperation as we celebrate our graduates! For more information, visit www.hcbe.net/bagprocedures.
Other Items
Items such as balloons, flowers, chairs, coolers, noisemakers, weapons, posters, flyers, tripods, and umbrellas will not be allowed in Reaves Arena. Anyone with these items will be asked to take them to their vehicle.
The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter (GNFA) is located at 401 Larry Walker Parkway in Perry. Directions are provided below. For a map of the facilities to download, please click here. For more information, please contact the individual high schools, visit the GNFA website or call 478-987-3247.
Parking
Gates will open at 12:00 pm on May 26 and 6:00 am on May 27. Northside High School and Veterans High School will use Exit 134 on I-75 and enter through the West Gate. Houston County High School, Perry High School and Warner Robins High School will use Exit 135 and enter through the North Gate. Handicap parking will be available at the North Gate. Please make sure the vehicle has a handicap decal or tag.
For parking maps, click here.