Flagstaff Unified School District

Flagstaff High School

Tony Cullen, Principal  Robin Pete, Assistant Principal

 W. James Donner, Assistant Principal 

 Jeannine Brandel, Athletic Director / Activities Coordinator 

400 W. Elm  Flagstaff, AZ 86001  928.773.8100

May 1, 2018

Dear Graduates and Parents,

Congratulations to the members of the 95th graduating class of Flagstaff High School. Graduating from high school is one of the most significant milestones and important ceremonies in which you will participate. Some have reached this milestone by overcoming incredible odds. With a few weeks of school remaining, it is important that I point out some critical information that will need your attention prior to graduation.

Final exams will be given on a modified schedule for all students.

Tuesday, May 29th – Final ExamsPeriods 1 and 2

-Early release at 10:50

Wednesday, May 30th – Final Exams Periods 3 and 4/5

- Early Release at 10:50

Thursday, May 31st– Final Exams Periods 6 and 7

- Early release at 10:50

- Seniors will complete the checkout process

- Graduation practice at 4:00 PM at the NAU Skydome

Graduation practicewill be held on Thursday May 31stat 4:00PM in the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome on the NAU campus.

  • Students scheduled to speak during the ceremony will need to make arrangements to stay at the completion to practice on the microphone.
  • Seniors must be seated for graduation practice by 4:00PM. All students must park in the upper parking lot of the NAU Dome and enter via the East concourse doors.
  • Practice is extremely important; please take care of any conflicts in advance that may prevent you from attending the practice.
  • If you do not attend the practice, you will not be in the graduation ceremony on June 1st. Please see Mr. Cullen if you have unavoidable circumstances that will prevent you from attending the practice.
  • No food or drink will be allowed in the Skydome during practice or graduation.
  • All graduates and spectators must follow the NAU Clear Bag policy. More information can be found at

Graduation will be Friday, June 1st at9:00 AM. The doors will open to the public at 7:30 AM for families wishing to get optimal seating.

  • Graduates must enter the dome from the East concourse and report to the field level via the North East Concourse stairs. Staging and check in for graduates will begin at 7:00 AM and end at 8:30 AM. Graduates arriving after 8:30 AM will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony. Please remember that no food, drink, electronic devices, handbags, or purses will be allowed on the field. Students should leave these items in their car or at home.
  • All students must park in the approved NAU parking lots and will not be able to park in the NAU fire lane at the bottom of the Skydome.
  • There will be no Latex products allowed in the Skydome for graduation practice or ceremonies.
  • Please refrain from bringing large signs or face pictures that will inhibit the view of other parents.

Parking for Family and Guests:

Parking will be located in several locations, please refer to the enclosed map for more information.

Graduation Pictures will be taken of each senior as they receive their diploma as well as when they exit the stage. All seniors will be given a packet to purchase the pictures at graduation practice or families can go to kfmdesigns.comto purchase pictures after the ceremony.

Special assisted seating is available for families in the upper level of the NAU Skydome. There are also designated handicapped parking spaces located in the main parking lot for easy access. If you should require special seating at the graduation ceremony beyond the handicapped accessible seating, please call Mrs. Mendez at 773-8112.

Hearing impaired devices are available through the NAU Skydome on the upper level concourse prior to the ceremony.

NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE DOME FLOORAT THE CONCLUSION OF THE CEREMONY. Because of fire and safety concerns, NAU is requiring that we do not allow anyone on the floor at the conclusion of the ceremony. Students will exit the floor area to meet families on the upper concourse. .

It is important to remember that Graduation is a very traditional ceremony; a time to honor the accomplishments of each senior. Each graduate has worked hard to reach this milestone and the ceremony will provide the student and their family a moment in the spotlight to acknowledge their achievements. There are very few moments in life that one participates in a ceremony of this magnitude. Graduates should be dressed in semi-formal attire; jeans, shorts, tennis shoes, combat boots, or beach sandals are not acceptable and will not be allowed. Pantsuits and dresses are appropriate for girls and dress slacks with dress shoes are appropriate for both. If a graduate is having difficulty attaining the appropriate attire for the ceremony, please contact me for assistance. No added decoration to any part of the cap and gown will be permitted except approved religious artifacts.

If I may be of any assistance in anyway, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Tony Cullen

Principal, FlagstaffHigh School