May 20, 2023 candidates for graduation from Marion County High School must meet the following requirements:
| Mandatory Event | When and Where? | What to Wear |
| Awards Practice/LK Hall Walk | Tuesday, May 9 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Need a ride home! | College/military t-shirt and jeans under cap and gown |
| Senior Awards Night | Wednesday, May 10 5:00 reception/6:00 program | Cap and Gown *Appropriate clothing underneath |
| Graduation Practice | Friday, May 19, 2023 Meet in cafeteria at 8:00 a.m. | Shorts/t-shirt Males bring a baseball-style cap. |
| Graduation | Saturday, May 20, 2023 Meet in cafeteria at 8:00 a.m. | Cap and Gown *Appropriate clothing underneath |
Please remember…this is a uniform. You should all look alike. No distractions!
Males:
- White dress shirt, black slacks, solid black tie (no bowties!), black shoes, and black socks
- No necklaces or any other items of jewelry/adornment are allowed outside the shirt. Only
- petite earrings are acceptable.
- Any color dress or skirt (shorter than your gown). Should you choose to wear pants, they must be black.
- Black low to mid-heeled shoes or wedges (not flip-flops)
- Petite jewelry only
Honor graduates—Red gowns will not hide dark colors or “loud” prints
IMPORTANT: Graduation regalia may only be worn with prior approval from administration. This includes stoles, cords, etc. Primary regalia should come from a group affiliated with MCHS (club, sport, service) or from a nationally-recognized honor society. No personal cords or regalia will be permitted (i.e. screen printed with student’s name or picture). Caps should not be decorated. Replacement caps are $20 if a cap is defaced. Larger caps are available upon request.