Acquiring Graduation Ceremony Tickets (Jubilee Auditorium)
How to make a Ticketmaster account
Why do I need an account to reserve tickets? Note: Grads do NOT need a ticket. Babies do need a ticket.
• All grads have the opportunity to reserve 4 free tickets at the Jubilee starting April 27. To RESERVE your grad tickets (you/your parent/guardian) must have a Ticketmaster account.
• If you are reserving tickets for someone else, they ALSO need a Ticketmaster account in order for you to TRANSFER them to their account.
On April 27th – 4 tickets can be reserved, and the seats chosen.
• Please be aware that a credit card is need to purchase any remaining tickets on May 22nd. In this round of sales, provided seats are still available, tickets can be purchased by each grad.
Graduation Ceremony – Details
The ceremony is an important part of your graduation. This is an event in which your family, friends, teachers, peers and community will formally recognize and celebrate your success. It takes place at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1415 - 14 Ave. NW) on Friday, June 5, 2026. Students need to arrive at 9:00 a.m. to line up and prepare with teachers for the ceremony,
The program consists of a processional, during which graduands, guests, and teachers enter the main auditorium in their academic gowns while the audience stands to receive them. This is followed by a program of messages, introductions and musical interludes. Each graduand crosses the stage to receive a certificate and congratulations from the Principal, Assistant Principals, Area 3 Director and a Calgary Board of Education Trustee. Lifetouch will take a picture of you as you receive your certificate.
As this is a formal ceremony, the audience is requested to dress in business attire, to pay respectful attention to the speeches and musical performances, and to remain in the auditorium until after the recessional. Friends and family are requested to refrain from cheering and giving flowers or gifts during the ceremony. They are asked to withhold their applause until each group of graduands has been presented.
The graduation ceremony is approximately three hours in length and is not suitable for young children. There is limited seating available for people with disabilities. The access and seating in the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium is not suitable for those who may have trouble navigating stairs or sitting for extended periods.
Parking is available at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1415 14 Ave NW – SE corner of 16 Ave and 14 Street NW beside SAIT and ACAD). There is a parking charge of $7.00 but the C-Train SAIT station is close and also an excellent option.
Graduands will enter the building line up at 9:15 am to be organized by their designated teachers. Guests will not be permitted to enter the lower level of the Jubilee Auditorium. The doors for guest seating will open at approximately 9:30 am. The processional (ceremony) will begin at 10:00 am sharp. If you are late, you will miss your entry into the ceremony.
Recommended Timeline for the Morning:
9:00 am Be on time. Plan your route and timeline before the morning of the ceremony. Expect traffic delays.
9:15 - 9:45 am. When you arrive, turn right, go the Alberta College of Art and Design Hallway to form the alphabetical lineup for the procession by LAST NAME. Your guests must enter the auditorium at this time, show their tickets on their phone and sit where designated.
10:00 am The auditorium processional will take place. Remain standing for O’ CANADA and the INVOCATION - Please be quiet and respectful.
12:30 pm Return your stoles as you exit the auditorium seating area.
Ceremony Attire
A dress, skirt and blouse, shirt and tie, dress pants, and dress shoes should be worn under the grad gown. Long dresses are not appropriate at the exercises, as this is an academic occasion. Corsages are not worn on academic gowns. Dress shoes should have comfortable heel for walking across the stage. If you wear a blazer, please leave it with your family as it will be very warm with the gown on.
Graduands will NOT be permitted to take purses, hats, cameras, cell phones, iPods, air pods, earphones or other items into the ceremony. Please leave these items with family or friends to avoid having to leave them behind in the gowning area. The school will not assume responsibility for the security of any student’s personal items.
Photographs: At the stage, a professional photographer from Lifetouch will be taking photographs of each student with the Principal. These photographs will be available free of charge in June. Friends and family are requested not to interrupt the ceremony by coming to the front to take pictures. This disturbs the audience and prevents others from seeing and hearing their graduand’s name being called.
Graduation Gowns, Caps and Tassels
Souvenir Graduation gowns, caps and tassels will be provided. You will be able to pick up your gown, cap and tassel on Friday, May 29th. Students will be called, down alphabetically, during period 1.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Empire Banquet Hall
4826 - 11 Street NE, Calgary
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Program and Dinner: 6:15 PM
Program/Photo Booth: 7:45 PM
Dance: 8:15 PM
PROM ATTIRE & SECURITY
Student dress is “dress to impress”. For graduates, dresses, suit jackets and dress pants. However, there is no formal dress code and students are not required to purchase expensive clothing to attend this event.
A coat check will NOT be available.
No alcohol is permitted in the banquet hall.
All students’, guests’, and parents’ bags may be checked upon entry to the banquet hall by security staff.
PROM PARKING – Free onsite
PROM TICKETS
Tickets go on Sale: Monday, April 13th - $93 per person
To order tickets, please pay at the Business Office (cash, credit or debit) then see Mrs. Kennedy to book your seat at a table. 10 people are seated at a table. If you have a group, please come together to pay and book the table. We will not be holding any seats without payment.
We are issuing one ticket per person – we are not able to reprint lost tickets.
NO REFUND OR EXCHANGE
PROM MENU
Served Family Style to each table
Spring Rolls (Vegetarian) – Light, flaky rolls stuffed with shredded vegetables and served with dipping sauce.
Veggie Manchurian Crispy vegetable dumplings made from finely chopped vegetables, lightly fried and tossed in a savory Indo-Chinese sauce with garlic, ginger, and mild spices.
Chicken Wings – Salt & Pepper Crispy chicken wings lightly seasoned with salt, cracked black pepper, and subtle spices, then tossed with sautéed garlic and green onions for a savory, aromatic finish.
Meatballs – Sweet & Sour Sauce Tender, oven-baked meatballs simmered in a classic sweet and sour sauce, combining tangy vinegar, mild sweetness, and savory notes for a balanced flavour.
Salads
Caesar Salad – Crisp romaine lettuce, croutons, and parmesan cheese tossed in a classic Caesar dressing.
Green Salad – A fresh mix of lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers, served with a choice of dressing.
Main Course – Choice of
Pasta – Dairy-Free Tomato Vegetable Pasta Penne pasta tossed in a light tomato-based sauce made with vine-ripened tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and olive oil, finished with seasonal sautéed vegetables. Completely dairy-free while still rich and flavorful.
Beef Brisket Slow-roasted beef brisket cooked until tender, thinly sliced, and served with a rich savory gravy.
Butter Chicken (Halal) – Chicken cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce with fragrant Indian spices.
Sides Choice of
Roasted Vegetables – Fresh seasonal vegetables, oven roasted with aromatic herbs and olive oil, fresh garlic, delivering a rich, caramelized taste and vibrant colour.
Mashed Potatoes Creamy mashed potatoes prepared with whipped potatoes, lightly seasoned and finished with butter and cream for a smooth, comforting texture.
Plain Basmati Rice – Fluffy, aromatic long-grain rice cooked to perfection.
Served with: Naan Bread
Dessert
Assorted Cakes (Not Nut-Free) – A selection of cakes, some of which may contain nuts.
Fresh Fruit – A vibrant assortment of seasonal fresh fruits.
Grad Photos
Grad Photo sessions at Forest Lawn High School are now done.
If you/your student have not had their Grad Photo done for this year, you can book at their studio. The booking link is below.
https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/1dqj327c/?e_id=5556
Graduation Hoodies - https://bit.ly/3PLJLJG
FLHS Grad '26 Hoodie Order Form
Step One: Not sure of size? Check out sample sizes in Room 238 (Ms. Alberts' room) See options below.
Step Two: Fill out this form to place your order for a Graduation 2026 Hoodie.
Step Three: Complete your order by paying for your hoodie at the Business Office. $45 including GST.
Graduation Rings
Grad Photo Dates In School: December 16-20; January 6-10
The sessions will be 30 minutes, and we will do formal cap/gown photos as well as casual photos. (ex. Jeans/T-shirt, Sports uniform, etc,)
We highly suggest males bring a dress shirt and tie for formal photos and females wear v-neck or scoop neck top for formal photos. Unfortunately, we will not have shirts and ties for graduates to use.
The use of props provided by Lifetouch (roses, diploma scroll) is voluntary, we have implemented safety protocols for sanitizing props or will provide one time use props for each sitting.
Graduates may also bring appropriate props to be included in their sitting. (ex. football, musical instrument, etc.)
The booking link is Prestige Booking
Please note, There is no 8-digit code, students/parents can search by school postal code, T2A 1M8, then fill in school name: Forest Lawn High School.
To just have a grad year-book photo done, select Deluxe ($40 option), then go down to the bottom of the page and there is the option to pay at the school. Then at the appointment tell the photographer you only want a yearbook sitting, which is free.