Diploma & Cap

Graduation Information

Graduation
May 24, 2025
10:00 am
Lander's Center
No tickets required

Graduation Practice
May 19, 2025
8:00 am
Lander's Center

ATTENDANCE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION

DRESS CODE – Girls 

  • No flip-flops 

  • Shoes – white, black, navy, nude, brown, silver, clear 

  • No bright patterned shoes (clash) 

  • Church-type dresses or dressy pant suit 

  • Khakis and topsiders are NOT suitable 

  • You must be in dress code 

  • No sunglasses or hats 

DRESS CODE – Guys 

  • Dress pants and dress shoes (No athletic shoes – even if they are black or brown) 

  • No cargo pants 

  • No pants with ragged cuffs or hems 

  • White or light colored button down dress shirts 

  • MUST WEAR A TIE!!  

  • You must be in dress code 

  • No sunglasses or hats 

  • Must wear dress socks (No athletic socks) 

REGALIA 

  • Navy cap & gown 

  • Gold stole (w/navy embroidery) 

  • Honors Decorations – Only items given to you by Olive Branch High School, or already approved by Olive Branch High School.  These include the following: NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, SYLC, DECA, Leadership Council, Spanish Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Speech & Debate, Interact, Eagle Scout and medals given to you at Awards Night (this year only.) 

  • You may NOT wear medals, cords, or stoles from any organization not listed above. 

  • You may NOT decorate your cap. 

A FEW OTHER NOTES: 

  • No phones, cameras, or selfie sticks. 

  • No gum, candy, food, or drinks downstairs

Important Links & Senior Information

Get2College

Get2College is open for virtual appointments. Call 662-349-2789.

Visit their website for updates on events & cancellations. GET2College

Financial Aid

Apply for MTAG at www.msfinancialaid.org

Apply for FAFSA at studentaid.gov

Graduation Packages, click here

Please remember to order your Cap & Gown. If placing order after January 1st, you will be required to pay in full when ordering and you will be assessed a late fee.

Ordering Cap and Gown from website

Herff Jones/Graduate Services Informational Video

Holland Studio

Senior Picture

Basic Package $46.95

  • Cap and gown

  • Tux for guys/ Drape for girls

  • One Studio Session (ordering of actual pictures not included)

Any questions, contact Mandy Shackelford

Email Mandy Shackelford

Deadline Reminders

  • The deadline to have senior pictures taken is December 31st. Contact Holland Studio to make an appointment. 901-362-1818.

  • See Mrs. Shackelford if appointment is after December 31st.

  • Deadlines for Yearbook Purchases

    • November 30th $60

    • January 31st $70

    • March 11th $75 (last day to purchase)

  • To purchase a Senior Ad for the yearbook visit balfour.com