Hays High School Graduation 2025 Information
Dear Hays High School Senior Families,
Graduation is right around the corner, we are excited for our Hays Hawks as they take flight and soar into life after graduation. Below is all the information you need to know about graduation 2025.
Hays High School Graduation Information
What: Hays High School Graduation Ceremony, Class of 2025
When: Tuesday, May 27, 2:00pm
Where: Strahan Arena at University Events Center
700 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos, Texas, 78666.
Website: Strahan Arena at University Events Center
Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/Jtos87bbt4I
Arrival time and entrance guidelines for parents & guests:
Auditorium doors open at 12:00pm on May 27. The main entrance is on the East side of the Coliseum (facing the parking areas). Clear bags will help with entrance procedures. See below for prohibited items. Special needs seating will be available for those with mobility issues. ASL sign language interpreters will be provided and broadcast over the large screen.
Prohibited Items- Bags will be checked upon entry by Texas State security staff.
No outside food or drink
No balloons of any kind
No large signs that obstruct the view of other spectators
No artificial noise makers (i.e. blow horns)
No weapons of any kind
Link to all prohibited items Texas State University Events Center Guidelines
After the Ceremony
We recommend families establish a pre-determined meeting location with graduates after the ceremony. We suggest families meet in Sewell Park, on the West side of the coliseum, toward San Marcos River. Map here https://www.google.com/maps/@29.8877603,-97.9374641,16.63z
Parking guidance:
There are three surface lots that guests may access free of charge. Accessible parking for persons with disabilities is available near the University Events Center entrance (brown lot on map) at Jowers and Charles Austin. Texas State Parking information HaysCISD Parking Map
ADA/Limited Mobility Lot-810 Aquarena Springs Drive Take Exit 205 to Hopkins, then take a right onto Charles Austin Dr. When you get to the closed portion of the road, take a right into the large parking lot and you will be directed where to park. You will not be able to access this lot if you take the Aquarent Overpass.
UEC Lot-810 Aquarena Springs Drive Take Exit 205 to Hoplins, then take a right onto Charles Austin Dr. When you get to the closed portion of the road, take a right onto the large lot and you will be directed where to park. This lot will fill up first, if you cannot come early, please consider alternative lots.
Reserved Lot-43 Jowers Access Road Take Exit 205 to Hopkins, Then take a right onto Charles Austin Drive. When you get to the closed portion of the road, take a left. You will take the first right to enter the lot. Please have your pass ready for the attendant.
Football Lot West-340 Stadium Drive Walk towards the left side of the baseball stadium then walk until you get to Charles Austin Drive. Once at Charles Austin Drive, turn right and continue towards the arena.
Football Lot East-1120 Aquarena Spring Drive Walk to the right of the football stadium, continue past gate 5 and 4. Before you get to gate 3, turn right across the railroad tracks then turn left and follow the sidewalk towards the arena.
Dropoff Only-810 Aquarena Springs Drive Take Exit 205 to Hopkins and turn right onto Charles Austin then right into the parking lot. Follow the signs for the dropoff zone. Once you have dropped off, continue straight to exit the lot.