Just under 3,000 students are expected to receive their high school diplomas this month in graduation ceremonies that kick off next week.
On Thursday, Marion County Public Schools shared a schedule of the graduation ceremonies that are scheduled to take place this month.
These are the high schools included on the list and their respective graduation dates, times, and locations:
- May 22 – Vanguard High, 6 p.m., Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, Ocala
- May 23 – Hillcrest School, 11 a.m., Hillcrest Gymnasium, Ocala
- May 23 – North Marion High, 6 p.m., Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, Ocala
- May 24 – Dunnellon High, 6 p.m., World Equestrian Center, Ocala
- May 24 – Lake Weir High, 6 p.m., Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, Ocala
- May 25 – Belleview High, 8 a.m., Belleview High Stadium, Belleview
- May 25 – Forest High, 8 a.m., World Equestrian Center, Ocala
- May 28 – West Port High, 8 a.m., World Equestrian Center, Ocala
In addition to the high schools, Marion Technical College will host its graduation ceremony on June 13 at the Brown Greaton-Cole Auditorium on its campus.
Additionally, some high schools have also scheduled optional baccalaureate services:
- May 9 – Belleview High, 6 p.m., Everyday Church (6419 SE 107 St., Belleview)
- May 16 – Dunnellon High, 6 p.m., First Baptist Church (20831 Powell Rd., Dunnellon)
- May 20 – Lake Weir High, 6 p.m., Wings of Faith Fellowship (5066 SE 64 Ave. Rd., Ocala)
- May 20 – Vanguard High, 6 p.m., First Assembly of God (1827 NE 14 St., Ocala)
- May 21 – North Marion High, 6:30 p.m., Oak-Griner Baptist Church (6422 NE Jacksonville Rd., Ocala)
- May 21 – Forest High, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church (2801 SE Maricamp Rd., Ocala)
- May 22 – West Port High, 6 p.m., WPHS Performing Arts Center (3733 SW 80 Ave., Ocala)
Marion County Public Schools’ last day of classes is May 24. The new school year begins on August 12.