BACCALAUREATE
WHEN: Sunday, May 17, 2026
TIME: Begins at 6 PM. Seating is first-come, first-served.
WHERE: EHS Wildcat Arena
COST: Free to the public
WHO: All are invited to attend.
WHAT TO BRING: Clear bag policy will be followed. No balloons, air horns, or noise-making devices are allowed. No large banners or signs that could obstruct the view of other guests are allowed. All guests will enter via metal detectors.
Graduation Information
El Dorado High School’s Graduation Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 19, at 8 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.
The two main gates on the home side will open at 6:15 p.m. The gate on Arkansas Street at the stadium will close at 3 p.m. Guests should plan to access the stadium from Northwest Avenue or 5th Street. The street directly in front of the stadium will be closed. Entry lines will be marked at the gates with dividers.
Live Stream
For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be livestreamed courtesy of South Arkansas Now. The livestream will be available through the South Arkansas Now official Facebook page.
Parking Information
Parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
There are eight designated accessible parking spaces in front of Memorial Stadium, with an additional 50 spaces north of the accessible parking area. The remaining parking areas, including the visitor side, include approximately 220 spaces.
Additional parking will be available at the Municipal Auditorium and Hugh Goodwin Elementary School. Officers from the El Dorado Police Department and the Union County Sheriff’s Department will be on-site to assist with parking and security, according to EHS Resource Officer Latisha Heard.
Stadium Entry & Seating
The visitor side of the stadium will open at 6:15 p.m. Once the home side reaches capacity, guests will be directed to the visitor side.
Guests who leave the stadium during the event will be required to go back through the entrance line and be re-screened before returning. If the stadium reaches full capacity while a guest is outside, re-entry will not be allowed.
Graduate Entry
Graduation candidates will walk from the Municipal Auditorium and be checked in directly onto the field. All other guests must enter through one of the main gates.
Both main gates are accessible, and accessible seating will be available at the north end of the stadium. An additional gate will also be available at the north end for guests using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility assistance devices. This gate will open at 6:15 p.m.
Clear Bag Policy
The Clear Bag Policy will be in effect. Only approved clear bags and small clutch-style bags will be allowed inside the stadium. Bags that do not meet the guidelines must be returned to vehicles.
A handout is available below with images and a list of approved and prohibited bags. Media, press, and medical personnel must show proper credentials upon entry.
Clear bags will also be available for purchase for $5.
Prohibited Items & Entry Guidelines
All school district facilities, including Memorial Stadium, are smoke-free and tobacco-free. Drugs, alcohol, and weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited.
Balloons, Fathead/Bighead pictures, airhorns, cowbells, and other noisemakers will not be allowed.
All guests will pass through OpenGate weapon detectors. Some items are not prohibited but may slow the entry process, including hard glass cases, earbud cases, seat cushions, chairs, umbrellas, steel-toed boots, and tumblers.
School personnel will be available to assist guests throughout the evening.
