Seattle Public Schools High School Graduation Safety Measures

 The district has announced new security measures for the 2025 high school graduations.

To ensure a safe and secure environment for all attendees, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is implementing enhanced security measures.  

  • All guests attending any of the ceremonies will be screened by trained SPS security specialists before entering the stadium. This includes an examination of all bags, backpacks, purses, and packages.  
  • All graduating seniors, students participating in the ceremony, and staff will also be screened at their designated entry points. 
  • In addition, each person will be screened for weapons using metal detector wands. As a reminder, all schools and Memorial Stadium are weapons-free zones.  
  • Balloons, Pop-Its, and confetti devices are NOT allowed.  
  • There will be no in/out privileges without additional bag check and metal detection upon re-entry. 
  • Guests who fail to follow these expectations will be escorted from the event. 

Due to these added security measures, families should allot extra time to pass through security checkpoints. Doors will open one hour before each ceremony (4 p.m. and 7 p.m.) 

Seattle Police will be providing additional security for all graduation ceremonies at Memorial Stadium. 

I would assume if they didn't state "clear bags only" you can use any kind of bag. I am quite surprised that they allow backpacks. 

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