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Grad Bash 2025
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Friday, April 22, 2025
Tickets will be on sale January 13-24What is Grad Bash?
- Grad Bash is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration for high school seniors. Seniors will enjoy an exciting night with their friends with exclusive, private access to both Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida.
- At Universal's Islands of Adventure, seniors will enjoy the world’s most cutting-edge rides and attractions and at Universal Studios they can step into their favorite movies, TV shows and stories.
- Live DJs and street entertainment will be in both parks all night long.
- Shopping - special Universal Grad Bash merchandise will be on sale in select shops. Many of the restaurants will be open for you to purchase food and beverages.
Requirements for purchasing a Grad Bash ticket:
- You cannot have any outstanding financial obligations with the school district.
- You must have at least 20 community service hours on record with the school.
- If you have received a level 3 discipline, please see you AP prior to purchase.
Requirements to attend Grad Bash:
- You must attend all your classes on Friday, April 11.
- Seniors who do not have a 5th and/or 6th and 7th period must report to the auditorium no later than 2:00 pm.
- Seniors who do have a 7th period will be released from their class at 2:00 pm to the auditorium.
- You must adhere to the Grad Bash dress code.
- Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the student not being able to attend Grad Bash. No refunds will be given.
General Information
- The price of a ticket is $195.00 that includes private charter bus transportation and admission into Grad Bash. Tickets will be on sale January 13-24.
- You must hand in a completed and signed permission form, Grad Bash Pledge and schoolcashonline receipt when signing up for a bus in the Athletics and Activities Office. Purchasing online does not guarantee you a ticket. You must turn in a completed permission form, pledge and receipt to sign up for a bus.
- Your payment reserves a seat for you on the Grad Bash bus. You will not receive a ticket until you arrive at Universal. You will sign up for your Grad Bash bus when you purchase your ticket. Seats are not assigned, only the buses. You cannot change your bus once you sign up. You may not reserve seats for others. Bus assignments are subject to change, based on availability.
- There will be a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, April 9 in the cafeteria during 3rd period, for all students who have purchased a ticket. This meeting will give you specific information about how to make the most of Grad Bash. The attached Universal Orlando dress code will also be discussed in specific detail. This is a mandatory meeting. Friends cannot sign in for you.
- You must check in by 2:00 p.m. on April 11 with your student ID or you run the risk of being left behind. You will not receive a refund if you do not make the bus. You will need your student ID in order to board the bus.
- If you drive, you may leave your car on campus overnight. If not, make arrangements to be picked up between 5:00 and 5:30 AM on Saturday, April 12.
- If you have a special need or must carry prescription medication, please see Mrs. Romero ASAP so she will be able to make accommodations for you.
- If for some reason you cannot attend Grad Bash after purchasing a ticket, you need to inform the Athletics and Activities Office. YOU CANNOT “SELL” YOUR SEAT SPACE. If you need a refund, you must come to the Athletics and Activities Office. Refunds will not be issued after February 10. There are absolutely NO REFUNDS if you do not show up on April 11.
- This is a school function and all school rules apply.
Grad Bash Dress Code
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What is OK to wear to Grad Bash
We want all participants to be comfortable during Grad Bash. This document will provide details on what is acceptable and not acceptable to wear to Grad Bash. Universal Orlando Resort's Security team strictly enforces all dress code regulations for Grad Bash.
School Name/Logo Attire
- Seniors are NOT permitted to wear attire with their school's name or logo
- Chaperones ARE allowed to wear school name and logo attire
College/Professional Attire
- College and Professional team names and logos on clothing attire are permitted (i.e. polos, shirts)
- No jerseys of any kind are permitted
Accessories
- Sunglasses, hats, & belts
Bags/Purses
- Any bags and purses must be under the size of 8.5" x 5.5" (half a sheet of paper)Drawstrings bags ARE allowed
Tops/Shirts
- Casual tops and T-shirts
- No midriff shirts, shirt sleeves must be 3" wide, no halter tops
- Brand name (i.e. Nike, Adidas, Under Armor, etc.) are allowed
- No undershirts as an outer garment
- Jackets are allowed (no school jackets)
- Please check all undergarments underneath jackets prior to departing high school campus
Bottoms
- Jeans, leggings, running shorts, shorts, and skirts are permitted
- Excessive holes/ shreds on jeans are not allowed. Leggings cannot be sheer or of see-through material
Dresses
- Dresses and rompers are permitted; must be mid-thigh in length, sleeves must be 3" wide
- Spandex bodysuits will not be permitted
Shoes
- Comfortable shoes, tennis shoes, dress sandals, boots, and flip flops are permitted
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What is NOT OK to wear or bring to Grad Bash
Please review the below "Not OK" list and ensure all students come appropriately dressed to Grad Bash
- Clothing that exposes excessive portions of skin that may be viewed as inappropriate
- Tank tops, undershirts, sleeveless tops (less than 3 inches in straps)
- Clothing with obscene, offensive language or graphics
- Area codes displayed on clothing
- Clothing with excessive holes or shredding
- Clothes that are too tight or revealing such as spandex bodysuits
- Visible undergarments
- Tops that show midriff or cleavage
- Short shorts showing too much skin or shredded too high.
- Dress, skirt, and romper hemlines must be no shorter than mid thigh
- Pants/shorts falling below the waist
- Accessories such as chains, spiked collars, studded/spiked belts, or accessories that include sharp objects
- High school team name, logo, or mascot
- Jerseys of any kind (including college and professional)
- Large backpacks or purses larger than 8.5" x 5.5"
- Matching or like attire
- No glass containers i.e. perfume, cologne, body spray
- No open water bottles