Guest Information

Both Class Day and the graduation ceremony will be held in the AHS gym. We do not require tickets or limit the number of attendees.

Seating is general admission - meaning all seats are available to guests as they arrive.

Please keep in mind that some sections of seating may be designated as reserved to accommodate our ASL, ADA, and other guests. Please ask for assistance upon arrival so an APS student volunteer can guide you to the appropriate reserved sections. Families needing ADA or ASL support should contact Jessica Blank at jblank@ashland.k12.ma.us.

If you’re unable to attend in person, both Class Day and the graduation ceremony will be broadcast by WACATV. You can find the WACATV livestream on YouTube and Facebook. 

Lifetouch is our official photographer. Families wishing to order and purchase pictures will be given more details as we approach the event.

Guests needing ADA or ASL support should contact Jessica Blank at jblank@ashland.k12.ma.us.

Guests are asked to remain seated until all graduates have exited via the recessional. Graduates are encouraged to meet up with their families and guests outside the gymnasium.

We encourage you to celebrate all graduating students while respecting our facilities, faculty, staff and guests. For safety purposes, the following will not be allowed into the gym:

• Food and drinks, except for bottled water
• Cigarettes/vapes
• Alcohol
• Laser pointers
• Noisemakers or air horns
• Drones
• Balloons, confetti, powder, large posters and streamers
• Glitter (thrown, displayed, or worn)
• Firearms, explosives or weapons of any kind
• Any item deemed inappropriate for the event by APS staff

Please note: Failure to comply with the guidelines may result in ejection from the venue. 

Guest doors will open one hour before the graduation ceremony.

Parking is free and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Accessible parking spots as well as a designated drop-off area are located in front of the building.