Cap and Gown Season: 4,000 WS/FCS Seniors Celebrate Major Milestone

As graduation season unfolds, approximately 3,953 high school seniors from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will traverse the stage to receive their diplomas. The final day for students is Friday, May 23, with ceremonies commencing Wednesday, May 21. Most will take place at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum or Fairgrounds Arena. Attendees should anticipate increased traffic, road closures, and detours due to ongoing developments along Deacon Boulevard for a new 100-acre mixed-use project called “The Grounds.” Officials urge guests to strategize their travel. "Planning ahead helps mitigate congestion," stated district leaders. Recommended tips include utilizing alternate routes, entering via University Parkway, arriving an hour early, carpooling, and using Winston-Salem Transit services. Here’s the schedule of graduations: School Date Time Location Early College, May 21, 9:30 a.m. – Fairgrounds Arena Middle College, May 21, 12 p.m. – Fairgrounds Arena Kennedy, May 21, 2:30 p.m. – Fairgrounds Arena WS Prep, May 21, 5 p.m.