Comprehensive High School Graduations

Location: Baxter Arena, 2425 S. 67th St.

Ceremony Schedule (live stream linked):

Monday, May 19, 2025:

• Bryan High: 7 p.m.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025:

• Central High: 2 p.m.
• Burke High: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025:

• Benson High: 2 p.m.
• Northwest High: 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 22, 2025:

• South High: 2 p.m.
• North High: 7 p.m.

Friday, May 23, 2025:

• Buena Vista High: 2 p.m.
• Westview High: 7 p.m.

Public doors will open 1 hour prior to graduation start time.

Live streams begin approximately 15 minutes before the event.

Parking

Families can park for free at Baxter Arena in lots 20, 24, 26 and 27.

 

This year, Baxter Arena started reserving three lots (21, 22 and 25) for paid parking at all events. Optional parking passes are $10 per vehicle and purchased in advance.

 

Baxter Arena’s website will begin selling the optional reserved parking passes on Monday, May 5 at 10 a.m.

• • Parking passes are specific to each event, so be sure to purchase the right school’s ceremony.
  • Passes can also be purchased at the Baxter Arena Box Office, noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
  • Passes are not available for purchase at school.

This is a ticket sold by Baxter Arena, generating revenue for the arena. It is not sold or endorsed by Omaha Public Schools.

Baxter Arena will offer ADA-accessible parking.

 

Families do not have to purchase parking if they do not wish to.

 

Questions? Contact Baxter Arena by email or at (402) 554-6287.

 

Baxter Arena Policies

• Arriving Early: Guests will be required to pass through a security screening.
• Clear Bags: Only clear bags and small, clutch-sized purses are allowed.
• Prohibited Items: Weapons, objects resembling weapons, noise makers, helium balloons and glass vases are not allowed inside Baxter Arena.
• Food and Beverage: No outside food or beverages are allowed. Empty bottles can be brought inside and filled at drinking fountains. Concession stands are cashless.
• Special Accommodations: For special accommodations including ADA seating, please contact Baxter Arena.
  • info@baxterarena.com
  • (402) 554-6287

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Program Graduations

• Multiple Pathways: Monday, April 28, 2025, 11 a.m., MCC South CAM Building
• JP Lord: Friday, May 9, 2025, 1:30 p.m., JP Lord
• Integrated Learning Program (ILP): Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 11 a.m., ILP
• Blackburn: Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 6 p.m., UNO Scott Conference Center
• Omaha Virtual School: Friday, May 16, 2025, 11:30 a.m., TAC Auditorium
• Transition Program: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 10 a.m., TAC Auditorium