05/19/2026
Cavaliers,
We are actively monitoring the weather conditions around graduation this evening at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Please remember that The Pavilion is a rain or shine venue; however, lightning in the area could impact lawn seating availability and may temporarily delay portions of the ceremony.
Due to the safety of all participants and the impending severe weather forecast later in the evening, we will make the following adjustments to tonight’s ceremony procedures:
There will be no graduate processional.
Graduates should report directly to their assigned seats no later than 7:10 PM.
Pavilion gates will open at 6:00 PM.
Graduates are permitted to wear tennis shoes due to the expected weather conditions and potentially slippery surfaces.
At this time, graduation is still expected to proceed as scheduled. Families attending should prepare for heavy traffic, possible rain, and wet or slippery conditions around the venue. Please allow extra travel time to ensure timely arrival.
We also encourage all guests to review The Pavilion’s prohibited items policy prior to arrival to help expedite entry into the venue.
If lightning creates a “Shelter In Place” situation, the ceremony will be temporarily stopped, and announcements will be made throughout the venue. Instructions will also be displayed on the Pavilion LED screens directing guests to designated shelter locations, which may include:
The upper back aisle of the seating area
Front-of-house restrooms
The Pavilion Event Center
Graduates will be escorted to designated holding areas until it is safe to resume the ceremony. Parents and guests may also be required to seek shelter in designated areas outside of their seating locations.
Per Pavilion safety procedures, concessions and merchandise stands located outside designated shelter areas will temporarily close during a shelter-in-place event.
The ceremony will resume once an “All Clear” has been issued. Generally, this occurs after 30 minutes without a lightning strike within a six-mile radius of the Pavilion. Guests will then be directed back to their ticketed seating areas.
Families may also wish to take advantage of the live stream option available through the Conroe ISD YouTube channel, where the graduation ceremony will be streamed live.
To stay weather aware and receive updates directly from The Pavilion, families may:
Follow The Pavilion on social media
Sign up for text alerts by texting the code below to (877) 350-1693:
CPGrad26
We appreciate your flexibility, patience, and support as we work to provide a safe and memorable graduation experience for the Class of 2026.
Thank you,
Robert MacFarlane
Principal
College Park High School