Newcastle High School Graduation is at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday, May 22) at Gene Reid Field. The stadium will open at 5:30 p.m.
Due to limited parking, the school will be running a shuttle from the Early Childhood Center to the stadium for those who park off campus.
Those attending should follow the same safety protocols that are in place for home football games. School officials said please make sure to leave enough time to go through the weapons detectors.
Additionally, confetti cannons and power cannons of any type will not be permitted. GUIDELINES EXPECTATIONS
There will be no re-entry once a spectator/fan has exited the facility.
Facility/gates will open for admission one hour prior to game time.
The following policies will be enforced (including, but not limited to): No weapons (including guns and knives) are allowed on NPS property. This includes concealed carry weapons even if a person has a license.
All bags must be clear. (With the exception of diaper bags. See attached document for acceptable items).
No backpacks, purses, oversized bags or drawstring bags.
No sporting equipment such as balls or footballs.
No outside food or beverage, ice chest, coolers and containers. (With the exception of clear water bottles).
No tobacco or alcohol. No drugs of any type. No laser pointers No pets (with the exception of service animals) No external sound systems, speakers etc.
NPS students without student ID’s (Pre-K-8th grade for 2023-2024) must be accompanied by an adult and remain with the adult at all times NPS high school students will be required to show/provide their student ID with their ticket.
Loitering will not be tolerated: Students/children are to sit in the stands (or at the fence with parents) and shall not congregate under the stands or in other areas of the sporting complex.
All clear bags and diaper bags will be allowed but may be subject to search.
Bags necessary for approved medical equipment are permitted.
Parents are to keep students under direct supervision at all times in case of an emergency situation.
Failure to meet these expectations will result in the removal from the event.
