RCSS Graduation Ceremonies

  • Congratulations to our outstanding graduates! Information and updates about commencement exercises will be shared on this page. Be sure to follow us on Richmond County School System social media profiles as we share stories about our graduates. 

Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies

    Schedule

    • Wednesday, May 28

      • Academy of Richmond County (ARC), 8 a.m. 

      • John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School, 11 a.m. 

      • Hephzibah Comprehensive High School, 2:30 p.m. 

      • A.R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School, 5:30 p.m. 

       

      Thursday, May 29 

      • T.W. Josey Comprehensive High School, 8 a.m. 

      • Cross Creek Comprehensive High School, 11 a.m.  

      • Westside Comprehensive High School, 2:30  p.m.  

      • Glenn Hills Comprehensive High School, 5:30 p.m. 

       

      Friday, May 30 

      • Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School (RCTCM), 8 a.m. 

      • George P. Butler Comprehensive High School, 11 a.m.  

      • Lucy C. Laney Comprehensive High School, 2:30 p.m.  

    • All ceremonies will be held at The Bell Auditorium, located at 712 Telfair St., Augusta, GA 30901.

       

      Doors will open 45 minutes before the start of each ceremony, and attendees are encouraged to arrive early. 

       

      An entrance with a ramp is located at the front of the Bell Auditorium on Telfair St. ADA-accessible seating will be available in the auditorium. 

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    Tickets

    • All Class of 2025 spring commencement exercises are ticketed events. Each graduate will receive eight tickets for friends and families. Graduates do not need a ticket to enter the Bell Auditorium. 

       

      Attendees must present a physical ticket to enter the auditorium. Parents and guardians should reach out to their child(ren)'s school for more information about tickets. 

    Livestreams

    • Livestreams of all graduation ceremonies will be available on the school system’s website and individual school web pages beginning one hour before each event. Links will also be shared on RCSS social media accounts.

    Clear Bag Policy

    • The Augusta Entertainment Complex has a Clear Bag Policy in place for commencement. Please note that all patrons are limited to one (1) 12" X 12" X 6" clear bag and no larger than one (1) 8.5" X 5.5" (or the size of half of a sheet of paper) handheld clutch. Bags that do not fit those descriptions will not be allowed in the venue. 

       
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