Each Sioux City Community School District high school will hold graduation ceremonies at the Tyson Events Center.
Ceremonies will be held at 7 pm on the following dates:
North High School: Tuesday, May 26
West High School: Wednesday, May 27
East High School: Thursday, May 28
Doors will open to the public one hour before each ceremony. During each ceremony, a professional photographer will take a portrait photo of each graduate, which will be available for graduates and families to purchase.
The Tyson Events Center has a clear bag policy in place for all events. Only one clear bag, not exceeding 12x12x6 inches, is permitted per person. Small non-clear bags, such as wallets, clutches, and wristlets, are allowed if they do not exceed 7.5x5 inches and are subject to search. Diaper bags and medically necessary bags are also permitted, subject to search.
All guests attending the graduation ceremonies will be required to pass through the Tyson Events Center metal detectors upon entry into the ceremonies. In accordance with Tyson Events Center guidelines, and out of respect to all graduates and guests, the following items are not permitted at graduation ceremonies:
Silly string
Cowbells
Air horns
Large bags / backpacks, coolers or boxes
Bottles, cans, glass containers, liquid containers or other projectiles
Any food product, coolers or backpacks
Laser devices
Projectiles
Skates, skateboards, Heelies or scooters
Strollers
Alcohol or illegal drugs
Tobacco of any kind
Animals, other than service animals
Signs/posters
Any item or action deemed to challenge public safety
No weapons of any kind, including lawful concealable firearms
Any other item deemed unacceptable by Tyson Events Center Management or the Event Producer
Each year, approximately 900 graduates are recognized during the District’s graduation ceremonies.