Graduation Ceremonies Set for AIEP, Ivan Sand and Traditional High Schools

ISD 728 has set graduation ceremony dates for is American Indian Education Program, Ivan Sand Community High School and all three traditional high schools - Elk River, Rogers and Zimmerman. 

Seniors from across the District involved in the AIEP will participate in a special Blanket Ceremony and graduation recognition on Tuesday, May 27 at the Handke Nature Center, outside of the Handke building. The event lasts around an hour, and will begin at 6 p.m. 

Ivan Sand Community High School will host its annual commencement ceremonies at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 2. Graduation and scholarship presentation will be held in the Zabee Theatre at Elk River High School. 

The Class of 2025 from Zimmerman High School will host its commencement exercises in the ZHS gymnasium at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3. 

Rogers High School will keep things rolling with ceremonies Wednesday, June 4. Seating will be in the RHS Field House, with overflow seating available in the PAC. Commencement begins at 7 p.m. 

Finally, Elk River High School will host the Elks' Class of 2025 in the gym on Thursday, June 5, with ceremonies beginning at 7 p.m. 

"Graduation is the culmination of everything we do," said Superintendent Andy Almos. "If we've done our jobs well, we've prepared these students to contribute to our global communities, our local communities and they're ready for life outside of our walls. It's really a fun week each and every year."