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High School Graduations Set Across Baldwin County
R. Ken Cooper • May 09, 2024
A Week of Graduations Begins in Baldwin County Schools, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach City Schools
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – As the academic year draws to a close, high schools across Baldwin County are preparing to celebrate the achievements of their graduating seniors. A series of commencement ceremonies, set against the backdrop of diverse venues from stadiums to convention centers to performing arts centers, will mark this pivotal moment for students and their families. The graduation season kicks off on May 13th and wraps up on May 20th.
May 13, 2024
- Baldwin County High School- 7:00pm
- at Mitchell Field at Lyle Underwood Stadium, Bay Minette, AL 36507
- Elberta High School- 7:00pm
- at Orange Beach Convention Center 4671 Wharf Pkwy W, Orange Beach, AL 36561
- Spanish Fort High School- 7:00pm
- at Foley Event Center (OWA), 1001 E Pride Blvd, Foley, AL 36535
May 14, 2024
- Baldwin County Virtual School- 1:00pm
- at Foley Event Center (OWA), 1001 E Pride Blvd, Foley, AL 36535
- Orange Beach City Schools Baccalaureate Ceremony- 6:00pm
- at Orange Beach Performing Arts Center, 23908 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
- Robertsdale High School- 7:00pm
- at J.D. Sellars Stadium, Robertsdale, AL 36567
- Daphne High School- 7:00pm
- at Foley Event Center (OWA), 1001 E Pride Blvd, Foley, AL 36535
May 15, 2024
- Foley High School- 7:00pm
- at Foley Event Center (OWA), 1001 E Pride Blvd, Foley, AL 36535
- Fairhope High School- 7:00pm
- at W. C. Majors Field, Fairhope, AL 36532
May 16, 2024
- Orange Beach City Schools Graduation- 6:00pm
- at Orange Beach Performing Arts Center, 23908 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
May 20, 2024
- Gulf Shores City Schools Graduation- 7:00pm
- at The Wharf Amphitheater, 23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Along with the traditional graduation ceremonies, all Baldwin County School graduations will be live-streamed for those wanting to watch from the comfort of their own homes. All live stream links will be posted on
https://www.bcbe.org/graduation. Some links may not be active until closer to the graduation date.
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As summer kicks off on the Gulf Coast, various events promise to entertain residents and visitors alike. From the grand opening of a new Irish restaurant in Gulf Shores to an exciting fishing tournament, family-friendly happy hours, beachside s'mores, tropical festivities, and live music performances, there's something for everyone.
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