Fitchburg Public Schools

As we prepare to celebrate the Fitchburg High School Class of 2026, please note several important reminders regarding arrival, parking, accessibility accommodations, and security procedures for graduation.

Timing Will Be Critical

With ongoing construction in the area, limited parking near the venue, security screening requirements, and a large number of guests expected to attend, timing will be critical on the evening of graduation.

Families are strongly encouraged to arrive early and allow ample time for parking, walking to the field, and passing through security screening. Guests arriving close to the start of the ceremony should anticipate delays. The ceremony will begin promptly, and we want all guests seated and ready to celebrate our graduates.

Entrances and Accessibility Access

The primary entrance for graduation guests will be the Circle Street entrance. Graduation tickets will be collected at this location, and all guests will pass through security screening before entering the facility.

For guests requiring accessibility accommodations, the Broad Street gate will be available as an accessibility drop-off location. Guests may be dropped off at this entrance before vehicles proceed to parking.

Accessibility parking spaces closest to the venue are reserved for vehicles displaying a valid accessibility placard or accessibility license plate.

Parking

Parking will be available throughout the Crocker Field area, including municipal and commercial lots located within walking distance. Additional parking is available in lots farther from the venue for guests who do not mind a longer walk. Limited parking may also be available along portions of Broad Street, subject to availability and any applicable parking restrictions.

Please review the parking map prior to arrival and allow additional travel time due to construction activity and increased traffic volume associated with graduation.

On the map, areas outlined in blue indicate available general parking, while areas outlined in red indicate accessibility parking and accessibility access areas.

Security Screening

As was the case during Class Relays, all guests entering Crocker Field will pass through weapons detection systems before entering the venue.

To help expedite entry for everyone, we strongly encourage guests to leave bags, purses, backpacks, and other large personal items at home whenever possible. Metal water bottles, insulated tumblers, thermoses, and similar containers may also slow the screening process and should be avoided.

Our goal is to move guests through security as efficiently as possible while maintaining a safe environment for all attendees.