Graduation 2023
Many of our graduation ceremonies are livestreamed for families members to watch who can't make it in person. Links will be added as we get closer to the events.
Ceremonies
Thursday, June 8
- Delta High School: 7 p.m. at Three Rivers Convention Center
Friday, June 9
- Three Rivers HomeLink: 9 a.m. at The Uptown Theatre (1300 Jadwin Ave, Richland)
- River's Edge High School: 11 a.m. at Three Rivers Convention Center
- Pacific Crest Online Academy: 1:30 p.m. at Three Rivers Convention Center
- Hanford High School: 4:30 p.m. at Toyota Center
- Richland High School: 7:30 p.m. at Toyota Center
Information related to specific graduation ceremonies should be addressed by the individual school. Please reach out to the school's main office with questions.
Graduations at the Toyota Center
The Toyota Center has several policies in place that families will need to follow when attending graduation.
- Clear bag policy: The Toyota Center has a clear bag policy. Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″ are allowed. Small clutches that do not exceed 4.5” x 6.5” are allowed in arena.
- No Re-Entry: If you exit the building you will not be allowed to re-enter.
- Smoking: Toyota Center is a smoke-free facility, including vape pens and e-cigs.
- Food/Beverages: No outside food or beverage allowed.
- No Weapons allowed.
Senior Stories
Here are just a few of the unique stories behind each of our seniors' journeys to graduation.
![Noah Allen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1686174212/rsdedu/dmyvtrzmeq81fefmriut/editedIMG_3842WEB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1686174212/rsdedu/dmyvtrzmeq81fefmriut/editedIMG_3842WEB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1686174212/rsdedu/dmyvtrzmeq81fefmriut/editedIMG_3842WEB.jpg","width":770}])
“When we started to play together as a group [in jazz band], everything just clicked,” says Noah.
![Gabriel Brown]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1686150761/rsdedu/i8urkkmimhx4p6ktdscm/editedIMG_2485WEB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1686150761/rsdedu/i8urkkmimhx4p6ktdscm/editedIMG_2485WEB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1686150761/rsdedu/i8urkkmimhx4p6ktdscm/editedIMG_2485WEB.jpg","width":770}])
Gabriel Brown has overcome more in ten years than most people do in a lifetime.
![Kailee Sanchez]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1686071596/rsdedu/ag3miypkqdka3e9adcu3/editedIMG_2533WEB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1686071596/rsdedu/ag3miypkqdka3e9adcu3/editedIMG_2533WEB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1686071596/rsdedu/ag3miypkqdka3e9adcu3/editedIMG_2533WEB.jpg","width":770}])
“The community at PCOA is really supportive and welcoming,” she says. “The teachers are patient and really care about you.”
![Sean Bachelor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685991299/rsdedu/oufet8mr8ejat8dsnwyi/editedIMG_2799WEB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685991299/rsdedu/oufet8mr8ejat8dsnwyi/editedIMG_2799WEB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1685991299/rsdedu/oufet8mr8ejat8dsnwyi/editedIMG_2799WEB.jpg","width":770}])
“I am proud that I can push myself to keep doing things on my own,” says Sean.
![Sophie Crockett]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685979152/rsdedu/mwi71xm0c6fkd1ugbw71/editedIMG_3847WEB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685979152/rsdedu/mwi71xm0c6fkd1ugbw71/editedIMG_3847WEB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1685979152/rsdedu/mwi71xm0c6fkd1ugbw71/editedIMG_3847WEB.jpg","width":770}])
“I don't let my disability get to me,” she says. “I can do all the things that other people can. It might take me a bit longer to do things, but I get it done.”
![Maleah Goree]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685635896/rsdedu/ik6xciuoakbgar1hj6rm/editedIMG_3832-website.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685635896/rsdedu/ik6xciuoakbgar1hj6rm/editedIMG_3832-website.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1685635896/rsdedu/ik6xciuoakbgar1hj6rm/editedIMG_3832-website.jpg","width":770}])
“Graduating high school is a beginning, not an end,” says Maleah, “I can’t wait to see where life takes me.”
![Ash Broyles]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685576922/rsdedu/y7vvimmpn2tsznpbuzi9/Ash-website.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685576922/rsdedu/y7vvimmpn2tsznpbuzi9/Ash-website.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1685576922/rsdedu/y7vvimmpn2tsznpbuzi9/Ash-website.jpg","width":770}])
“A lot of what I have been able to do comes down to the effort put into it,” he says. “Everything is obtainable with the right amount of effort.”
![Eduardo and Alonso Rosales]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1654030822/rsdedu/tpfrlqxjajnqjvx9zfzt/AlonsoEduardo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1654030822/rsdedu/tpfrlqxjajnqjvx9zfzt/AlonsoEduardo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1654030822/rsdedu/tpfrlqxjajnqjvx9zfzt/AlonsoEduardo.jpg","width":770}])
Eduardo Rosales loves to work with his hands. His twin brother, Alonso, has always had a love of cars.
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Graduates in the Class of 2023
Five Richland School District students have been named 2023 National Merit Finalists!
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Graduates named valedictorians
Richland High School’s Isabel Therson was awarded a $2,500 scholarship sponsored by Tyson Foods at the HAAP ceremony.
Emily Erickson won the Washington State School Directors' Association Award for her charcoal drawing "Resonance.
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Graduates entering military service or a military academy
Ourania-Maria Glezakou-Elbert earned a first place trophy at the 66th Annual Washington State Science & Engineering Fair.
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Graduates earning the Seal of Biliteracy