2026 Plano West Senior High School Graduation Ceremony

• Approved Cords and Sashes
  • Honor Graduates - White stole for those who attain a 3.55 cumulative Rank GPA.
  • CCMR - White cord
  • NHS - Gold stole for those that have successfully maintained status as an NHS member, and blue stole for officers. 
  • Curricular National Honor Societies cords include ASL, Art, Fine Arts, French, Thespians, Science, Speech/Debate, Quill & Scroll, Spanish and other district recognized honor societies, only.
  • JROTC / Enlisted - stole 
  • Valedictorian and Salutatorian recognition
  • No other additional items will be allowed to be worn at the graduation ceremony.

Handicap seating is available throughout the main seating level of the stadium. Persons with disabilities may be accompanied by one companion. (Both must have tickets.) Ford Center is designed with accessible parking, accessible vehicle drop-off and pick-up areas, power assisted doors, restrooms, concessions, water fountains and seating areas. Guests can receive more information by visiting the Guest Services Center located on the concourse behind Section 127.

GPA stoles for those who have attained a 3.55 cumulative Rank GPA for their high school career.  White Cords for those who meet CCMR requirements.

These three cords can be picked up in the cafeteria during lunch on the following days, according to your alpha.  Due to possible long lines, students who are not assigned to that day will not be able to pick up their cords.

Pickup times according to alpha sub school TBA.

No cords will be given out at graduation.  Cords must be picked up prior.

NHS cords will be given out during the same timelines and follow the same Alpha schedule as above.

Come see your counselor and pick up your diploma!

WHEN:  Monday, June 1^st
WHERE:  Plano West Small Gym ( Parking directions are attached)
TIME:  10:00am – 1:00pm

Construction is underway so please be careful! Please park in the lots west and north of G building.  The lot off Willowbend is for staff and handicap only.

Remember, if you are not able to pick up your diploma on June 1^st you will be able to pick up on/after August 3^rd….Plano West is closed for renovations for the summer.

All fines need to paid and Chromebooks return in order to pickup diplomas!  Only the student can pick up the diploma, with an ID, no family or friends.

Diplomas will not be mailed. Each graduate (students only, NO parents ) must pick up his/her own diploma and must show a photo ID .  For security and privacy reasons, diplomas will not be given to parents or friends. 

Click HERE for more information about Elementary Reunions.

See Scholarship opportunity information HERE

Complete Senior Survey to request through School Links.

The Ford Center's prohibited bags include, but are not limited to, the following: all purses, bags or containers larger than a small clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags.

We strongly encourage fans to limit the number of items they bring with them to the stadium on event day.

Visitors may carry only the following style and size bag, package or container at the plaza areas, gates or when approaching queue lines of fans awaiting entry into Ford Center:

• Approved bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12.” The bags may be hand-carried or have a shoulder strap. Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags in accordance with the size set forth above with a high school logo are also acceptable).
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
• Small, one compartment, clutch bag approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap. No larger than 4.5 x 6.5.” This can be carried separately or within a plastic bag.

An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose. For more details, please visit the venue's website. 

To respect and honor all graduating seniors and their families, please review these policies. Ford Center and the Plano Independent School District may refuse admission to (or may expel) patrons for disruptive or disorderly conduct

Prohibited Items

Persons found with these items will be escorted from the venue.

• Noisemakers and air horns
• Balloons
• Silly string/Confetti
• Lighters
• Matches
• Laser pointers
• Weapons
• Backpacks
• Purses and bags larger than a small clutch
• Outside food and drinks
• Tobacco products
• Large flower arrangements
• Signs
• Large banners
• Tripods
• Professional cameras.

Each Senior must pick up his/her graduation color-coded seating card (BLUE CARD) that will have his/her line, row and seat number located on this card as well as a QR code for name pronouncement during the ceremony.  This card is to be picked up at graduation tickets distribution. 

Each Senior needs to complete the back of his/her card and bring it to graduation.  This card is the graduating senior's ticket for admittance, and the card will be used by announcers when the graduate crosses the stage.

Senior Luncheon April 22nd

• During A and B lunch
• Please make sure you are in attendance at your assigned lunch. We will have administrators checking student ids to gain entrance to the gym.

Senior Awards : April 22nd

• By invitation only 
• Ceremony starts at 6:30 p.m., students will need to arrive no later than 6:15 p.m.)

Graduation Meeting Schedule:

• May 19th and 21st in the Auditorium at 11:15 or 1:15
• All seniors are required to attend a graduation meeting
• Students who are not exempt from exams during this time must not miss their exam.  Choose to exam outside of exam times.

• For seniors to participate in the Plano West graduation ceremony, all students are required to meet dress requirements established by PISD board, central administration, and Plano West.
• Dress for graduation is business casual.
• Plano West blue cap and gown with blue and white tassel are required for participation in the graduation ceremony. This gown must be the current 2025-26 Plano West gown and have the black band on the sleeve and the Wolf Monogramed on it. 
  • All other gowns WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.  Please see admin if there is a financial need. 
• All graduation Regalia is ordered through Jostens.  You can make these orders at this link.  Any order at this time will incur an individual shipping charge, and orders will be delivered directly to your home.  Orders within the last week before graduation will most likely be taken to the graduation event for pickup then.If you have questions, please call the office at 214-383-9502. 
• Students must be properly attired to participate in the graduation ceremony.
  • No decorations on caps!
  • Tassels start on the right. 
  • Girls are expected to wear dresses or slacks and shirts with appropriate shoes.  
  • Guys are expected to wear slacks, a collared shirt, a tie (optional), and appropriate closed-toed shoes and socks. 
  • Beach sandals or flip flops are not allowed. 
  • Sunglasses are not allowed and cannot be worn on stage.
  • Purses:
    • Small purses the size of your hand for keys and phone are allowed.  They will be searched when you enter and in line and must not be seen under the gown.
  • Additionally:
    No cameras are allowed unless they fit in your pocket or clutch purse.
  • Only Approved Cords and Sashes.  No other additional items will be allowed to be worn at the graduation ceremony.

Live broadcasts of the 2026 Plano ISD graduation will be available here:  Graduation Videos Link

Parking: 

• All the parking locations are designated in blue on the map.

Student Arrival:

• Students are to enter The Star from the north side of the building.
• We recommend you arrive one hour before the start of the ceremony!

Professional Photography     Flash Photography will photograph each graduate and mail proofs at no charge within a few days of the ceremony.  Contact Flash at www.FLASHphotography.com if you have questions.

Sign language translators can be made available at all graduation ceremonies. Please submit this form to arrange this service. Because Plano Senior High School is home to the Regional Day School for the Deaf, arrangements for interpretation at this ceremony have already been made for students. Please plan to sit in section 108 if you would like to take part in this service.

Students will receive a Graduation Color Coded Seating Card (BLUE CARD) with line assignment at Ticket/Blue Card Pickup.  The BLUE CARD must be brought to the ceremony by the Senior for admission into The Star, and the card will be used by announcers when the graduate crosses the stage.

 See the map below for more information about line assignments once cards have been distributed.

The student will be located on the field according to this map:

Graduation Ticket Information

• Each high school graduate will receive 8 tickets for guests.
• Seating will be general admission.
• All guests over the age of two years old will be required to have a ticket for entry
• Students must bring BLUE CARD to graduation ceremony (see below). Card includes QR code for reading of name during ceremony.
• Graduation tickets not picked up will be offered for redistribution by lottery (Up to 2 extra tickets per student).  Students wanting extra tickets can sign up for the lottery at ticket pick up on May 22nd.  

Graduation Ticket/BLUE CARD Distribution

When: May 22nd (A - L = 1:00-2:30, M - Z = 2:30-4:00) at Plano West .

• Students must present a photo ID and sign for receipt of tickets.
• All fines must be paid at graduation ticket pickup or before. 
  • Students must have all items cleared in order to receive tickets.
  • Graduates will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony if they have any outstanding fines, fees, lost textbooks, uniforms, etc.
• Students must bring Blue Card to graduation ceremony