Dear Paso Schools Families,

As we close another school year, we want to take a moment to recognize an important group of people whose efforts often happen behind the scenes: our families.

Thank you for the early mornings, the packed lunches, the homework help, the permission slips, the rides to school, the rides to practice, the rides to performances, the rides to games—and then all the rides back home again.

Thank you for the spirit day outfits, the fundraiser support, the volunteer hours, the words of encouragement before a big test, and the comfort offered after a tough day. Thank you for cheering from the sidelines, applauding from the audience, showing up for conferences, reading bedtime stories, and helping your children navigate the challenges and triumphs of growing up.

Every student who crossed a stage, earned an award, learned a new skill, overcame an obstacle, made a friend, discovered a passion, or simply showed up each day ready to learn did so with the support of loving adults behind them.

Schools play an important role in a child's education, but families are their children's first teachers, their biggest advocates, and their most consistent source of encouragement. The successes we celebrate at the end of the year belong to our students, but they belong to you, too.

As summer begins, we hope you take a moment to reflect on all that you helped make possible this year. We are grateful for your partnership, proud of what our students have accomplished, and honored to serve your family.

Congratulations on another successful school year, and thank you for being part of the Paso Schools community!

Regularly scheduled school and District ParentSquare updates are paused until August, but we'll continue checking in periodically with recaps of end-of-the-year events and photos, updates about the coming school year, and helpful links to help support a fun and restful summer.

You can also follow us on Instagram, and Facebook as we celebrate the close of a wonderful school year, and prepare for the one to come.

If you have questions or need immediate support, please call the District Office at 805-769-1000.

Continue reading below for important information about tomorrow's PRHS Graduation Ceremony, and an exciting new preschool opportunity at Marie Bauer Early Education Center.

If you will be joining us tomorrow, please read below for important information regarding the ceremony, enhanced safety procedures, clear bag policy, what to bring (and not bring), seating, parking, shuttle buses, drop-off areas, photography, live-streaming, and more. (The following information is also available online.)

Graduates must arrive 45 minutes before the start of their ceremony (5:15 pm) and report to the Gymnasium at Lewis Flamson Junior High. Please drop off graduates in the Lewis Flamson Solar Parking Lot drop off area, which can be accessed through the alley way of 26th street between the Municipal pool and Town House Motel. Please DO NOT drop off graduates along 24th Street to reduce traffic congestion in that area.

 

 

To help ensure this momentous occasion remains safe, joyful, and memorable for all in attendance, enhanced security measures will be in place for this year’s ceremony. All graduates, staff, and guests will be required to pass through metal detectors upon entering the venue.

Guests are highly encouraged to arrive early and allow additional time for entry.

We understand these extra steps can require a bit more time and patience, but the safety of our students, families, and community is our absolute highest priority. We appreciate your cooperation, respect for our security staff, and adherence to these guidelines so that we can keep the focus exactly where it belongs: on celebrating the incredible Class of 2026.

 

Each graduate has received 10 tickets for graduation based on the seating capacity of War Memorial Stadium. Infants and children under the age of two (2) will not require a ticket for entry.

 

Main event parking for graduation will be at the Paso Robles Event Center located at 2198 Riverside Ave. Shuttle buses will be available starting at 4:30 pm and running until 8:00 pm. Shuttle buses will pick up and drop off on 24th Street next to Lewis Flamson Junior High. NO PERSONAL VEHICLES WILL BE ALLOWED TO DROP OFF IN THIS AREA.

 

Please DO NOT park in the parking lots of neighboring businesses. If you choose to use street parking, please be respectful of all posted parking notifications. 

 

There will be a drop-off zone on 24th Street near the south gate for handicapped and elderly persons only. Please limit this drop-off area to elderly and handicapped persons to avoid traffic issues on 24th Street.

The parking area immediately north of War Memorial will be CLOSED to all for parking and drop off. Drop off for the elderly and handicapped can occur on 24th Street near the south gate.

 

The gates at War Memorial Stadium will open at 4:30 pm. The entrance for all family and friends will be through the gate on 24th Street or the North Gate of Vine Street. Please be aware that the Lewis Flamson Junior High Quad Ramp will not be open for general admission. Seating will be first come first served.

Graduation is a formal school ceremony. We want every graduate's name to be heard and every family to enjoy the moment. Guests are expected to remain respectful, follow directions from staff and security, keep walkways and aisles clear, and celebrate in a way that honors every graduate. We ask for the courtesy of all in attendance to please remain in their designated seating area and refrain from using artificial sound makers throughout the graduation ceremony.

 

This event is a Clear Bag event. Only clear bags or ziplock baggies no larger than 12”x12” will be allowed in. Backpacks, purses, and any other bags that are not clear, will not be allowed into the stadium unless they are smaller than 4”x8.5” (a small clutch is allowed). Diaper bags and Medical Equipment bags will be thoroughly searched.

Please do not bring posters, BigHeads, banners or signs that will obscure the view of others, including umbrellas. No alcohol, balloons, airhorns, whistles, fireworks, or weapons of any kind are allowed.

 

The weather in June can be very warm and sunny in Paso Robles. Guests are strongly encouraged to bring water and wear sunscreen. Water will be available for sale. No ice chests will be allowed in the stadium. Umbrellas and Shade Structures are not allowed.

Unopened (factory-sealed) water bottles will be allowed but all other containers, regardless of content, will not be allowed unless totally empty, including refillable water bottles. No glass bottles and no outside food or drink is allowed.

A photographer will be on-site to take photos during the ceremony. Photos will be available for purchase after the graduation ceremony. There will be a QR code to purchase graduation photos handed out at the gate.

Watch the PRHS commencement from the comfort of your own home. Go to the PRJUSD YouTube channel to watch the livestream presentation of graduation.

Official diplomas will be available for pick up the week following graduation from the PRHS Counseling Office. Diplomas can only be distributed to the graduate with a photo ID. Graduates who violate the senior contract during the ceremony will have their diplomas pulled and will only be able to get their diplomas after a meeting with the PRHS administration.

PRJUSD is pleased to announce a new partnership with the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education to bring State Preschool services to Marie Bauer Early Education for the 2026–2027 school year. Enrollment is open now for State Preschool students and their families.