DCSS Graduation 2026
2026 Graduation Schedule
New Manchester High School — Wednesday, May 20, at 6 p.m.
Lithia Springs High School —Thursday, May 21, at 9 a.m.
Douglas County High School — Thursday, May 21, at 4 p.m.
Chapel Hill High School — Friday, May 22, at 9 a.m.
Alexander High School — Friday, May 22, at 4 p.m.
2026 Graduation Live Stream Links
• New Manchester High School Commencement Service 2026
• Lithia Springs High School Commencement Service 2026
• Douglas County High School Commencement Service 2026
• Chapel Hill High School Commencement Service 2026
• Alexander High School Commencement Service 2026
Tickets
The Class of 2026 will once again receive 10 tickets per graduate. This is being done to ensure that every graduate and our guests have the best possible event experience. Everyone who enters the arena will need a ticket, regardless of age.
Vendors
Outside vendors will have refreshments and flowers for purchase.
Prohibited Items
This is a clear bag event. The clear bag policy will be strictly enforced.
No outside food, balloons, or flower vases will be allowed in the arena (Gifts and flower bouquets are okay.) Cigarettes, vaping, and non-service animals are also prohibited, along with noise makers, air horns, or whistles.
Accessibility
Ample ADA seating is available inside Legacy Arena. However, wheelchairs will not be provided for patrons. Attendees should plan to bring their own wheelchair. Additionally, Legacy Arena staff will not be responsible for escorting wheelchair guests to their seats.
Parking Overview
The only on-site parking at Legacy Arena is handicapped parking, and it is first-come, first-served. Guests must show a valid ADA placard or hangtag to gain entry into the lot. Entrance into the lot is on the Gurley Road side.
Shuttle Service
Free DCSS shuttles will run continuously between all designated parking lots and Legacy Arena throughout graduation. Please proceed to the nearest shuttle pickup area upon arrival
ADA Accessibility
ADA-designated parking spaces and ADA-accessible shuttle buses are available at all lots for guests who require additional assistance.
Designated Parking Lots
Please use the following free lots. Proceed to the next available lot if your first choice is full. If the lot is full, an electronic sign will be posted indicating there are no more parking spaces available.
• Hunter Memorial Park: 8830 Gurley Road, Douglasville 30134 Map/Directions
Additional parking is also available within Hunter Park in the Boys and Girls Club Parking area in the rear of the lot.
• Douglas County High School : 8705 Campbellton Street, Douglasville, GA 30134 Map/Directions
(** Note: Parking is limited in this lot during Douglas County High School’s graduation because the school’s parking lot is reserved for seniors who will be riding the bus to graduation)
• West Douglas Park-and-Ride: 7500 Douglas Blvd, Douglasville, GA 30135 Map/Directions
• Connect Douglas Multi-Modal Transportation Center: Map/Directions 8800 Dorris Road Douglasville GA 30134 (Located behind the Douglas County Courthouse)
Shuttles will be provided from all parking locations, running continuously from three hours before each ceremony through the duration of the event at Legacy Arena. Wheelchair accessible buses will be available at each parking location.
Transportation
Bus transportation will be provided for all graduates and staff. Fourteen buses and one special needs bus will pick up graduates from the school before graduation. Transportation will drop graduates off at the arena's back entrance directly before the event.