Jefferson Parish Schools has announced graduation dates for its Class of 2024. The state’s largest school system will begin commencement ceremonies on May 11, 2024.

Twelve schools in the district have a 2024 graduating class: Bonnabel High, East Jefferson High, Fisher Middle-High, Grand Isle School, Haynes Academy, Higgins High, Jefferson Virtual High, John Ehret High, Patrick F. Taylor Academy, Riverdale High, Thomas Jefferson Academy, and West Jefferson High.

Families of Kenner Discovery, JCFA, Jefferson Rise, and Young Audiences should contact those schools for information about graduation dates.

2024 JP Schools Graduation Schedule

May 11 Graduations at the Alario Center

• Haynes Academy: 9 a.m.
• Thomas Jefferson Academy: 12:30 p.m.
• Patrick Taylor Academy: 4 p.m.
• Fisher Middle-High: 7:30 p.m.

May 13 Graduations at Grand Isle Gymnasium  

• Grand Isle - 5 pm

May 17 Graduation at Alario Center

• Higgins - 5 pm

May 18 at the Pontchartrain Center

• Bonnabel High - 10 am
• John Ehret - 2:30 pm
• East Jefferson - 7 pm

May 19 Graduations at the Pontchartrain Center

• Riverdale High - 10 am
• West Jefferson - 2:30 pm

May 20 Graduations at East Jefferson's Auditorium 

• Jefferson Virtual High - 10 am

Charter Schools Graduation Schedule 

Kenner Discovery at Pontchartrain Center

• May 21 - 7 pm

Young Audiences at Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts (1419 Basin Street, New Orleans, LA 70116)

• May 21 -TBD

JCFA at The Four Columns (3711 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA 70058)

• March 5 - 6:30 pm

Jefferson RISE at the Alario Center

• May 18 - 9 am

Graduation Reminders:

In preparation for our upcoming graduations, and to ensure a safe environment, please see below for graduation reminders.

Arrival Time:

Please plan to be seated at least (15-20) minutes prior to the start of the graduation ceremony.

• When the procession begins, the doors to the hall will be closed, and will not reopen until after the Pledge & National Anthem.
• Parents may miss the beginning of the ceremony if they are late and/or delayed by the metal detectors.
• Please note that metal detectors may result in longer wait times at the entrance doors, potentially causing delays in accessing the hall.
• For campuses with a ticket-based admission, only attendees with an authentic ticket for entry will be allowed entrance into the venue.

Bag and Screening Policies:

All attendees must be scanned upon entrance. Please follow the directions of the officers as you proceed through the walk-through metal detectors.

• In an effort to screen all guests safely and quickly, not bringing a no bag/purse is strongly recommended. Only clear or small clutch purses/bags allowed (may not exceed 4.5”x 6.5” in size- similar to NFL policy).
• All bags and purses will be searched when entering the auditorium.

Celebrate Responsibly:

After the ceremony, we encourage you to celebrate with your graduate. Please exchange gifts with graduates at family celebrations off-site; gift bags or gift boxes will not be allowed inside of the venue.

• No outside food or beverages are allowed.
• No gifts with food/candy are allowed.
• Noise makers are not permitted (including artificial noisemakers and/or airhorns).
• No balloons are allowed inside of the venue. 
• No glass of any kind is allowed inside of the venue.
• No loitering in the parking areas is permitted. 
• No outside bands are allowed on the premises/parking areas.  This includes Mardi Gras Indians, dancers, Mardi Gras Organization dancers, etc.

Graduation is more than just a ceremony; it's a milestone, a culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. It's a day to celebrate the achievements, growth, and potential of our graduates. We look forward to celebrating this special day with you and your graduate!