Graduation Information Picture

Previously published on May 9, 2022

Sioux City, Iowa –Each Sioux City Community School District high school will hold a graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 28 at the Tyson Events Center.

Ceremonies will be held at the following times:

  • North High School: 11 am
  • West High School and VIBE Academy: 2:30 pm
  • East High School: 6 pm

Doors will open to the public open 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.

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

This year, over 900 graduates will be recognized during the graduation ceremonies. The first graduating class of VIBE Academy will be recognized during this year’s ceremonies. The District’s virtual school opened its doors in the fall of 2021.

Names of all high school graduates will be released in the coming weeks.