Class of 2025 Graduation Information & Ceremony Schedule
Class of 2025 Graduation Information & Ceremony Schedule
Our Graduations will be streamed live, and will remain available after the event on our YouTube Channel. Be sure to subscribe, watch, and share with your friends and family!
*Please be aware that these ceremonies are subject to change and/or cancellation
Monday, May 11, 2026
- Sequoyah High School (NRFRC) at Memorial Auditorium at 5:00 p.m. (map) (view the livestream)
- Chattanooga High Center for Creative Arts at Memorial Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. (map) (view the livestream)
- East Ridge High School at McKenzie Arena at 6:00 p.m. (map) (view the livestream)
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- Tyner Middle High Academy at Memorial Auditorium at 5:00 p.m. (map) (view the livestream)
- East Hamilton High School at McKenzie Arena at 6:00 p.m. (map) (view the livestream)
Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Lookout Valley Middle High School at Memorial Auditorium at 5:00 p.m. (map) (view the livestream)
- STEM School at Memorial Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. (map) (view the livestream)
- Ooltewah High School at McKenzie Arena at 6:00 p.m. (map) (view the livestream)
Friday, May 15, 2026
- Signal Mountain High School at Memorial Auditorium at 5:30 p.m. (map) (view the livestream)
- Hamilton County Virtual School at Memorial Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. (map) (view the livestream)
- Central High School at McKenzie Arena at 6:00 p.m. (map) (view the livestream)
Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Brainerd High School at Memorial Auditorium at 9:30 a.m. (map) (view the livestream)
- The Howard School at McKenzie Arena at 9:00 a.m. (map) (view the livestream)
- Red Bank High School at Memorial Auditorium at 1:00 p.m. (map) (view the livestream)
- Soddy Daisy High at McKenzie Arena at 1:30 p.m. (map) (view the livestream)
- Chattanooga School for the Arts & Science at Memorial Auditorium at 4:00 p.m. (map) (view the livestream)
- Hixson High School at McKenzie Arena at 5:30 p.m. (map) (view the livestream)
- Chattanooga School of Liberal Arts at Memorial Auditorium 7:00 p.m. (map) (view the livestream)
School-Based Graduations
- Friday, May 1, 2025 Collegiate HS at Chattanooga State at Chattanooga State at 10:00 am (map) (view the livestream)
- Thursday, May 14, 2025 Sale Creek Middle High at 7:30 pm (map) (view the livestream)
OUR STUDENTS ARE
Ready for the World: Powered by Diversity, Driven by Success
With an 88.7% graduation rate and a student body of over 44,909 learners representing 112 languages, our district is a vibrant example of what it means to be future-ready. Every graduate reflects a story of resilience, growth, and opportunity. Together, we’re not just celebrating diplomas—we’re celebrating a global community of learners prepared to lead and thrive.
88.7%
Graduation Rate
44,909
Students in HCS
Venue Restrictions
Below is a list of the requirements provided by each venue.
Memorial Auditorium
- No weapons (includes pocket knives)
- No balloons
- No airhorns
- No posters or signage
- No flowers
McKenzie Arena
- No weapons (includes pocket knives)
- No balloons
- No airhorns
- No posters or signage
Educating future-ready graduates
Class of 2025: Ready to Rise, Ready to Lead.

