GCSD Class of 2026 Commencement Schedule

GCSD is proud to honor all graduates and celebrate this important milestone with the Class of 2026. Unless otherwise noted, all graduations will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the high school’s football stadium.

May 20, 2026 Georgetown County Adult Education - 6 p.m. at Howard Auditorium
May 26, 2026 Waccamaw High School
May 27, 2026 Andrews High School
May 28, 2026 Carvers Bay Early College & Career High School
May 29, 2026 Georgetown High School

* Gates for ticketed guests will be open from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Gates for guests without tickets will be open from 7 p.m. - 7:25 p.m., as space and seating allow. All gates will close at 7:30 p.m. Gates will reopen following the processional and national anthem.

Safety and security remain the District’s top priority. Please be aware of the following safety protocols and procedures:
● Metal detectors and/or Open Gates will be used. Law enforcement and safety officials will be present.
● Clear Bag Procedures (jpeg) will be enforced. Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” will be allowed.
● Prohibited items include but are not limited to: firearms/knives/pocket knives/concealable weapons; mace/pepper spray; coolers; alcoholic beverages; laser lights/laser pointers/strobe lights; fireworks/explosives; artificial noisemakers; inflatables (beach balls, etc.); balloons; and signs.
● Guests are permitted to bring sealed bottles of water. All other food and beverages are prohibited.
● The use of any tobacco product, electronic cigarettes, or vapes is prohibited on all District property, including but not limited to, school buildings, athletic facilities, District vehicles, and parking lots.

The weather forecast will be monitored daily. In the event of rain or inclement weather, the scheduled graduation will be moved to the high school’s gymnasium. Due to capacity restrictions, only ticketed guests will be permitted into the gymnasium or auditorium. Additionally, in the event of inclement weather, only employees working at the host school will be admitted with a valid employee ID; all other employees must present a ticket for entry. Tickets will be marked for entry. Each school will announce prior to graduation which tickets allow entry into the gymnasium.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!