MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – Nearly 3,000 high school seniors in Marion County are preparing to graduate this May, as Marion County Public Schools rolls out its spring graduation schedule.

Each high school will hold a baccalaureate and graduation ceremony, with dates spanning from May 15 through the end of the month. Additional ceremonies for Marion Technical College and summer graduates are scheduled in June and July.

Here’s a look at this year’s graduation schedule:

Belleview High School

  • Baccalaureate: Thursday, May 15, 6 p.m. at Wings of Faith Fellowship Church
  • Graduation: Saturday, May 24, 8 a.m. at BHS Stadium

Dunnellon High School

  • Baccalaureate: Thursday, May 22, 6 p.m. at River Life Church
  • Graduation: Saturday, May 31, 6 p.m. at Ocala World Equestrian Center

Forest High School

  • Baccalaureate: Thursday, May 22, 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Ocala
  • Graduation: Friday, May 30, 6 p.m. at Ocala World Equestrian Center

Hillcrest School

  • Graduation: Wednesday, May 21, 11 a.m. at Hillcrest Gymnasium

Lake Weir High School

  • Baccalaureate: Tuesday, May 27, 6 p.m. at Wings of Faith Fellowship Church
  • Graduation: Thursday, May 29, 6 p.m. at Southeastern Livestock Pavilion

North Marion High School

  • Baccalaureate: Tuesday, May 27, 6 p.m. at Oak Griner Baptist Church
  • Graduation: Wednesday, May 28, 6 p.m. at Southeastern Livestock Pavilion

Vanguard High School

  • Baccalaureate: Tuesday, May 27, 6 p.m. at Ocala First Assembly of God Church
  • Graduation: Friday, May 30, 6 p.m. at Southeastern Livestock Pavilion

West Port High School

  • Baccalaureate: Wednesday, May 28, 6 p.m. at WPHS Performing Arts Center
  • Graduation: Saturday, May 31, 8 a.m. at Ocala World Equestrian Center

Additional Ceremonies

  • Marion Technical College Graduation: Thursday, June 12, 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Ocala
  • MCPS Summer Graduation: Thursday, July 24, 6 p.m. at Marion Technical Institute Auditorium

Families and friends are encouraged to arrive early to each venue and check with their school for any guest guidelines or weather updates.

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