We are thrilled to invite you to honor our incredible graduating seniors as they embark on their next exciting chapter. Mark your calendars for a week filled with joy, pride, and memorable moments as we celebrate their outstanding achievements.
Here is the schedule of our upcoming graduation ceremonies:
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
LEAP: 3 p.m. at LifeBridge Church
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Project Search: 6:30 p.m. at Geffen Auditorium, located on the Subway Level of the Gonda Building, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905
Phoenix Academy: 1 p.m., 334 16th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Alternative Learning Center (ALC): 37 Woodlake Dr, Rochester, MN 55904
4 p.m. for Day School & Success Lab
6 p.m. for Night School
Friday, May 30, 2025
Rochester Academy for Independent Living (RAIL): 12:30 p.m., 1200 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, MN 55904
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - all ceremonies held at Mayo Civic Center (30 Civic Center Dr. SE, Rochester, MN 55904)
Century High School: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
MNSync Online: 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Ballroom 2
Mayo High School: 3-5 p.m.
John Marshall High School: 7-9 p.m.
For your convenience, view directions and parking information provided by the City of Rochester. Doors will open one hour before each ceremony, and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to arrive early to secure your spot.
Multilingual Interpretation Services
To ensure all our families can fully share in this special celebration, real-time human interpretation will be available during the May 31 graduation ceremonies via headsets. Interpretation tables, where families can pick up and check out headsets, will be located beyond the security checkpoint for Century, Mayo, and John Marshall graduations and just outside the second-floor ballroom for the MNSync Online graduation. We anticipate offering languages such as Spanish, Arabic, Somali, and others. Language availability may vary, so please visit the table to confirm services for your specific graduation. Families can wear the headsets during the ceremony and listen as an interpreter speaks live through a microphone. We kindly ask that you return your headset after the festivities.
Your Safety is Our Priority
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all our graduates and their guests, all attendees will pass through a security screening. This will include metal detectors and may involve a search of purses and possessions before entering the venue. Please note that, per Mayo Civic Center regulations, the following items are strictly prohibited:
Weapons of any kind (e.g., firearms, knives, or pepper spray).
Large bags, backpacks, or luggage. Please only bring essential items in small bags or purses.
Balloons of any kind.
Outside food and beverages, including glass or metal containers of any sort, are not permitted. However, unsealed plastic water bottles are allowed.
Alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, and any items intended for unauthorized resale.
Noise-making devices, including air horns, whistles, or musical instruments.
Drones or any other unmanned aerial vehicles.
Can't Make It in Person? Join Us Online!
For those unable to attend the Century, John Marshall, or Mayo High School graduation ceremonies, we are delighted to offer a live stream on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/ISD535. Tune in at the scheduled ceremony times to share in the excitement from wherever you are!
We look forward to celebrating with you and your graduates!
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!