- Anchorage School District
- Graduation Information
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School (click to download yardsign PDF) Date Time Location Frontier Charter School
Watch the CeremonyMay 4 7:00 p.m. Alaska Native Heritage Center P.A.I.D.E.I.A. May 5 12:00 p.m. Alaska Native Heritage Center Whaley HS May 10 6:00 p.m. Whaley HS ACT Program May 11 10:30 a.m. &
5:00 p.m.Embassy Suites Ballroom May 12 4:00 p.m. Wendy Williamson Auditorium May 15 2:00 p.m. Alaska Airlines Center SAVE HS May 15 4:00 p.m. Atwood Concert Hall May 15 7:00 p.m. Alaska Airlines Center May 16 2:00 p.m. Alaska Airlines Center May 16 7:00 p.m. Alaska Airlines Center May 17 2:00 p.m. Alaska Airlines Center Benny Benson May 17 5:00 p.m. West High Auditorium May 17 7:00 p.m. Alaska Airlines Center May 18 2:00 p.m. Alaska Airlines Center Highland Academy May 18 6:00 p.m. Bartlett HS Little Theatre May 18 7:00 p.m. Alaska Airlines Center Alaska Middle College
Watch the CeremonyMay 19 2:00 p.m. Alaska Airlines Center Steller May 19 3:00 p.m. Wendy Williamson Auditorium Polaris May 22 4:00 p.m. Wendy Williamson Auditorium Family Partnership May 23 7:00 p.m. Bettye Davis East HS Auditorium
Ticketing Information
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How many tickets will my senior receive for graduation?
Seniors whose ceremony is taking place at the Alaska Airlines Center will receive a minimum of six tickets to distribute to family and friends. Tickets are determined by capacity and number in graduating class.
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When will seniors get their tickets?
Tickets will be handed out during graduation practice, which typically take place the week prior to the graduation ceremony. Please check with your school for the date and time of their graduation practice.
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How did ASD determine the number of tickets that each senior would receive for graduation at the Alaska Airlines Center?
While the overall seating capacity of the Alaska Airlines Center is listed as 5,000 online, the seating capacity for ASD graduations will be closer to 2,200. The capacity and the number of seniors in the graduating class were used to determine the number of tickets each senior would receive.
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Why are there only 2,200 seats available?
In order to provide adequate floor space for the graduates, faculty, and the band/orchestra, the first tier of seating will be retracted, which reduces the seating capacity in the arena by about half. The seating behind the stage on the second and third level will also be closed off because it does not offer a view of the ceremony.
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How can family and friends watch the ceremony if we don’t have enough tickets for them to attend in person?
The district will provide live streaming for all of the graduation ceremonies at the Alaska Airlines Center. The link will be available on the district’s graduation webpage. An archived video of the ceremony will also be available on the district graduation webpage in the days following the ceremony.
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If other families are not using all six of their tickets, can I use some of theirs?
Yes. The district encourages families who do not plan to use all of their tickets to find other families who may want additional tickets.
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Can I use tickets from another ASD graduation ceremony?
No. Tickets will be clearly labeled with the school, date, and time of the graduation ceremony. Tickets from one school cannot be used at another school’s ceremony.
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What if I have a unique family situation that may require more tickets?
While the district cannot provide extra tickets to all families who may want them because of the limited seating capacity at AAC, we understand some families may have special circumstances that need to be considered. Principals will receive a limited number of additional tickets they can distribute to address unique family needs. Please contact your school if you have a hardship request you want the principal to consider.
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Why did the district stop using the larger Sullivan Arena for graduation ceremonies?
The Municipality of Anchorage is currently using the Sullivan Arena as a mass shelter for the city’s homeless population. It is not available for public events at this time.
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- Lauren Maxwell, KTUU: "ASD’s new regalia policy means some graduates can skip the cap and gown" Published: May 3, 2023
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Cap and Gown Info
Seniors who have not yet ordered a cap and gown for graduation can order them by visiting Jostens’ website.
If you have any questions, please contact Scott Brown, Jostens representative,
at scott.brown@jostens.com or 907-223-6002.