Use the links below to access important graduation resources, including the digital program, live stream, and commencement photo information.
Access the digital graduation program directly from your smartphone or device.
Watch the graduation ceremony live. The live stream will begin at 5:00 PM.
Watch Live StreamView information about commencement photos and opt in for photo access.
View Photo InformationThis page is built with text and may be translated using your browser or mobile device translation tools. Spanish and Russian versions are also available below.
Graduation information is available in Spanish and Russian. Please select a translation below to view the full graduation details.
Graduation practice will be held at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
300 N Ramsay Way
Portland, OR 97227
Graduates participating in the commencement ceremony are REQUIRED to attend practice and must provide their own transportation to/from the venue.
Free parking is available during practice in the Garden Garage located off of N Ramsay Way.
Graduates are not required to bring or wear their caps and gowns for practice; however, they should wear comfortable shoes.
Parents/guardians driving graduates to the Coliseum are welcome to wait in the designated area until practice ends.
Graduates will enter the building through the lower level doors at South Court. Please refer to the map for more details.
If you have any questions, please call the school at (503) 674-5500 and speak to your school counselor.
Please review the information below before arriving at the Gresham High School Graduation Ceremony.
The Gresham High School (GHS) Graduation Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
ADA doors open at 4:00 PM; general doors open at 4:15 PM.
Location: The event will be held at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum located at 300 N Ramsay Way, Portland, OR 97227.
Parking Fee: $10 per vehicle. Payment is accepted via card or Apple Pay at garage entrances.
Traffic: Please allow an extra 45 to 60 minutes to find parking and navigate to the entrance, especially during peak hours.
On-site Parking: Three parking garages are available: East, West, and Garden.
Public Transit: The venue is also accessible via Tri-Met bus and light rail.
Please refer to the driving directions and Coliseum map located in the Driving Directions section.
All guests are required to present a graduation ticket for entry into the event.
GBSD staff members may gain entry by displaying their GBSD-issued badge with photo identification.
Only small purses and bags, not exceeding 16"x16"x16", will be permitted. All bags are subject to a visual search upon entry.
The following items are not allowed inside the event center:
ADA entry is at Gate 10, the furthest gate to the left when facing the building.
ADA doors open at 4:00 PM.
One companion may accompany an ADA guest, subject to available space.
Interpreting services will be available to guests in Spanish and Russian.
Guests can check out a headphone at the Ticket Booth near the front entrance.
The Guest Information Booth is located at Entry C.
Event staff will be there to assist you with questions, wheelchair escorts, lost & found, and other inquiries during the event.
This year, we are excited to offer a digital graduation program, accessible directly from your smartphone or device.
This comprehensive program provides all ceremony details, from graduate names to event schedules, helping us save on printing and promote a more sustainable celebration.
For those who prefer a physical copy, a limited number of printed programs will also be available for your convenience.
For those unable to attend in person, we are pleased to provide live streaming of the graduation ceremony.
This new offering allows extended family and friends to share in the celebration, wherever they are.
Please note that this is a new system for us. We will follow up with specific instructions on how to access the live stream in a separate communication.
Lifetouch Photography will be on-site to capture special moments throughout the ceremony.
Information on how to access and purchase these photos will be provided to students and families upon entry as well as through ParentSquare.
Families can also order ceremony pictures after the event. Lifetouch Photography will send more details leading up to the event.
Graduates participating in the ceremony should arrive at the Coliseum no later than 4:30 PM and enter through the lower level doors at South Court.
After the ceremony, graduates will pick up their diplomas in the Georgia Pacific Room and meet their family and friends outside in the courtyard.
The Rose Quarter is conveniently located next to two MAX Light Rail stations.
The Rose Quarter Transit Center is located on the red, blue and green lines and is located south of the arena.
The Interstate/Rose Quarter station is located on the western side of the Rose Quarter campus and serves riders on the yellow line.
Please note that the Free Rail Zone no longer exists, and a valid fare is required everywhere. Tri-Met also operates several bus lines which serve the arena.
Follow signs to I-5 N Seattle, take Rose Quarter exit. Turn left onto NE Multnomah, 2nd light. Turn right onto N Interstate, 3rd light including pedestrian crossing light. Enter parking garages as directed.
Take I-405 North/Seattle exit, take Everett St Exit, exit right on Everett St, proceed straight over Steel Bridge, left on Interstate Ave, 1st light, enter parking garages as directed; or take I-405 North exit proceed to I-5 South exit, from I-5 South take Rose Quarter Exit, proceed straight through 2 lights, enter parking garages as directed; or take I-405 South exit, proceed to I-5 North, from I-5 North take the Rose Quarter Exit, left on Broadway, 2nd light, left on Vancouver Ave, 2nd light, proceed straight, enter parking garages as directed.
More directions can be found on the Rose Quarter website at:
Rose Quarter Directions & TransportationFall Senior meetings with School Counselors took place at the end of September in the senior Social Studies classes
Spring Senior Commencement information meetings with School Counselors will take place at the end of May in Social Studies classes
Graduation Tickets: Each graduating student can invite 10 guests to the event. Students receive 10 tickets after they have turned in their Check Out form to the bookkeeper. Through a Google form with the bookkeeper students can request additional tickets (maximum of additional 5 tickets).
Quick & Easy Order Online at: www.jostens.com
Call In An Order: 503-255-7120
Mail in your order: Request a late order form through their email: brian.coushay.office@jostens.com. For announcements, name cards, thank you's, hoodies, t-shirts, etc. Return address labels are also available.
Jostens physical address: 11914 NE Sumner Portland, OR 97220
