May 15, 2026
Tonight's Graduation for the Class of 2026 will be broadcast live
Waynesville High School’s Graduation for the Class of 2026 will be held at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Friday, May 15, 2026). A ticket is required to enter graduation – either inside or outside.
Waynesville Career Center video production students will provide live coverage of the event on:
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18EPepoXAs/
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/PEJYf3x7ohM?feature=share
If any technical difficulties occur during the broadcast, please note that the video of graduation will be posted to YouTube after it concludes.
Ticket information
Tickets are required to attend the graduation ceremony in person. Graduates will be issued their tickets following Passing of the Torch on Thursday, May 14.
• Inside graduation: If graduation is held inside, then each graduate will have five orange tickets to give to their guests. Only those with orange tickets will be able to attend inside graduation.
• Outside graduation: If graduation is held outside, each graduate will have a total of eight black tickets for outside graduation. Only those with black tickets will be able to attend outside graduation.
• All individuals age 2 and up will need a ticket for graduation.
• Individuals may opt to watch the live broadcast in the WHS Auditorium. A ticket is not needed for the auditorium; however, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Parking lot opens at 5:30 p.m.
The WHS parking lot will open at 5:30 p.m. Gates and/or doors will open at 6 p.m. WHS graduating seniors are encouraged to park at the Waynesville Career Center to allow their guests to park closer to the stadium. No parking is allowed along G.W. Lane Street.
Seniors should arrive at 6 p.m.
Graduating seniors should arrive on or before 6 p.m. for their ceremony. They will enter WHS through the main entrance, go to the cafeteria and be directed to their designated waiting area.
Cap and Gown/Graduation Photos:
Wagner Portrait Group will photograph individual graduate portraits and ceremony candids. Electronic image proofs will be sent directly to the graduate via email and text within 48-72 hours after the ceremony. To view and order online, go to https://WagnerPortraitGroup.com/Graduation.