
All Things Graduation
2026 Graduation
June 4, 2026
Graduation will be held at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center (SMPAC) on June 4, 2025, from 3:00-4:30 pm.
The address is 600 N Delaware St, San Mateo.
Important Dates:
Graduation Arrival for Seniors: 12:00 pm at SMPAC
Graduation Ceremony Doors Open: 2:30 pm at SMPAC
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Each student is allowed five (5) guest tickets; the graduate does not need one. Please only request what is needed. We will have a lottery for anyone requesting up to five additional seats. All seated guests must have a ticket.
We will have a check-in desk upon arrival at the ceremony, and if you have reserved accessible seating, we will have your seats reserved in an area with your name on the chair.
All families must check in upon arrival. Except for accessible reserved seating, it is open seating.
The seating will be first-come, first-served, and all party members must be in attendance; saving seats is not allowed.
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There will be 2-3 student speakers. Tryouts will be the first week of May. Stay tuned for more information in Advisory.
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Cap and Gown will be ordered in April. For questions, contact Abbie Rosete.
Cap Decorating Rules
All school rules apply: keep it educationally appropriate - no inappropriate language or references to inappropriate things, etc.
Maintain the cap's shape and color. Decorate the top only (decorations should not be noticeable from the front). Do not use 3-D designs higher than ½ inches, and do not hang anything from the side except for the tassel.
DO NOT IRON ON HIGH HEAT, STEAMING IS RECOMMENDED FOR WRINKLES (d.tech is not responsible for damage from ironing).
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Parking is available at the event center and on the street.
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Professional photographs are taken during graduation, and the ceremony will be recorded professionally. All photos and video will be shared with the community after the event.
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Please be mindful of the people behind you. Please, no visual obstructions.
Out of respect for all families and graduating seniors, no air horns, noise makers, boom boxes, or other disruptive sounds or behaviors.