Graduation

GRADUATION CEREMONY
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Heritage High School at 2:00 PM
Midlothian High School at 7:00 PM

Dr. Jim Vaszauskas Center for the Performing Arts
1110 W Debbie Ln
Mansfield, TX 76063

To limit distractions during the ceremony, please arrive at the venue prior to the start time.
Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
All seating is assigned; saving seats will not be allowed.
Strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers should not block aisles and pathways.
No hired video or photography allowed.
No flowers, balloons, noise-makers, or air horns allowed.
Food and drink will not be allowed in The Center before, during, or after the ceremony.
In preparation for the next ceremony, students and families will not be allowed to re-enter The Center after exiting.
All graduates will meet their families outside the venue at the conclusion of each ceremony.

TICKET INFORMATION

The Center opens one hour prior to each graduation and abides by a strict "no re-entry" policy during events.
A clear bag policy will be enforced, and all guests entering the theatre during an event may be subject to a metal-detector screening, visual inspection and/or a bag inspection conducted by security personnel.
Metal-detecting wands will be used at the entry gates as an added security measure.
For more information about arrival/re-entry and bag check policies, please visit the Center's FAQ webpage.