Updated September 29, 2023

The Clarke County School District has announced the following plans for its Class of 2024 high school graduation ceremonies:

• Cedar Shoals High School’s graduation will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m. in Waters-Wilkins Stadium on the Cedar Shoals campus. 
• Clarke Central High School’s graduation will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m. in Billy Henderson Stadium on the Clarke Central campus.
• Classic City High School's graduation will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Vernon Payne Meeting Hall at the CCSD District Office, 595 Prince Ave., Athens.

CCSD had originally intended to resume holding the ceremonies at Stegeman Coliseum on the campus of the University of Georgia. However, UGA has notified the district that the Coliseum will not be available for high school graduations in 2024. The Coliseum has been undergoing roof repairs since March of this year and will resume hosting UGA sporting events next month. However, additional work will begin on the Coliseum in March 2024 following the basketball and gymnastics seasons, making it unavailable for district events.

Weather contingency plans for the Cedar Shoals and Clarke Central ceremonies and additional details for each ceremony will be released as they are finalized. 

Cedar Shoals, Clarke Central, and Classic City high schools are committed to memorable and safe ceremonies for students, parents, and the community. The Clarke County School District looks forward to the opportunity to celebrate graduating seniors’ academic accomplishments in May along with their families.