Pavilion Graduation Resource Guide · WILLIS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RESOURCE GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2 Important Policies and Reminders Page 3 Getting to The Pavilion / Parking

WILLIS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONRESOURCE GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page 2 Important Policies and Reminders

Page 3 Getting to The Pavilion / Parking

Page 4 Arrival and Departure Procedures

Page 5-6 Venue Maps

Page 7 Contact information

Dear 2020 Graduate and Families,

Congratulations from The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Board and Staff! We are looking forward to celebrating with you on June 13th. Enclosed you will find important information regarding your upcoming ceremony at our venue.

Please be sure to read thoroughly and ask any questions prior to arriving to the venue to ensure a special day

for your graduate and guests. We will see you soon!

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TICKETS:Each graduate will receive a maximum of (4) tickets for their guests. These tickets are color-coded to designate which gate to enter/exit from as well as where your seat is located.

• Everyone attending, including children will need a ticket to enter the venue. • Your (4) tickets are meant for a family within the same household, unless otherwise arranged. • Graduates will pick-up their ticket upon arrival to the venue from tents just outside the parking garage.

BAGS / PURSES / BACKPACKS:The Pavilion has a strict bag policy in effect – NO bags, purses or backpacks will be permitted into the venue. Diaper bags are permitted if accompanied by a child and medically necessary bags will also be permitted; both are subject to a search. Please note, if the medically necessary items can fit within our standard 8.5” x 11” bag size requirement, they must do so. If you arrive with a non-permitted bag, there will not be a place to store your bag onsite; you will be asked to take it back to your vehicle.

CONCESSIONS AND WATER:Concessions will be open to sell bottled water only. Credit cards accepted. No food will be available for purchase. Additionally, public water fountains will be turned off, with only water bottle fillers available. With this in mind and for this event only, guests are permitted to bring in (1) factory-sealed water bottle per person.

AIR HORNS, GIFTS, BALLOONS, FLOWERS, ETC.,:Air horns, gift bags, balloons, flowers, etc., will not be permitted inside the venue. Please make arrangements to celebrate with your graduate off-site. Our info booths will be closed for this event, so there will not be a location to store your belongings onsite while attending the ceremony. It is important that every family gets an opportunity to hear their graduate’s name called, in order to respect all graduates anyone found with an air horn during the ceremony will be asked to leave immediately.

WEATHER POLICY:Events at The Pavilion are rain or shine. The ceremony space is completely covered, but you may get wet as you move from parking to the seating area. You can bring umbrellas or ponchos. Guests are encouraged to sign-up for graduation text updates by texting WILLISGRAD20 to 555888. We will text you with any weather alerts.

MASKS AND FACE COVERINGS:While guests are not required to wear masks or face coverings, they are highly encouraged while inside the venue. All Pavilion staff will be wearing masks.

SOCIAL DISTANCE AND RESPIRATORY ETIQUETTE:The Pavilion has made every effort to enact procedures to practice social distance for our graduates, guests and staff. We ask that:

• You stay home if you have respiratory illness consistent with COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID-19, are awaiting results from a COVID-19 test or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive or is presumptive positive for COVID-19.

• You maintain 6 feet social distance from those outside your immediate household including while in line to enter The Pavilion, at concessions or the restroom, in the seating area, when exiting, etc.,

• Utilize handwashing stations and hand sanitizer within each plaza as necessary.

COURTESY:Please remember to treat all graduates, school administration/staff and fellow guests with courtesy and respect. Be supportive, be kind and be safe!

IMPORTANT POLICIES AND REMINDERS

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All guests will be directed to park in The Pavilion Gold Lot / Town Center Parking Garage. Please note, there are a limited amount of parking spaces available – we encourage families to travel in as few cars as safely possible. In an effort to maintain socialdistancing, once you have parked, you are encouraged to await the guests exiting the vehicle next to you to clear the immediate area, prior to exiting your own vehicle.

DIRECTIONS FOR THOSE TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND ON I-45:

• Take I-45 South and exit Woodlands Parkway. Remain on the feeder until you pass The Woodlands Mall.• After you pass The Woodlands Mall, turn right onto Lake Robbins Drive and cross the bridge.• From Lake Robbins Drive, take a left onto Six Pines Drive and turn right into the Gold Lot / Town Center

Garage. Parking Garage Attendants will direct you on next steps.

DIRECTIONS FOR THOSE TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON I-45:

• Take I-45 North to the Woodlands Parkway exit (76B). Take the overpass and proceed west on Woodlands Parkway.

• From Woodlands Parkway, turn right on Six Pines Drive• The Gold Lot / Town Center Garage will be on your left just past the parking garage. Parking Garage

Attendants will direct you on next steps.

*Please note, The Pavilion’s physical address will not take you to the parking area. Please utilize the directions above and directional signage upon arriving in The Woodlands.

GETTING TO THE PAVILION / PARKING

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WHEN YOU ARRIVE:• Please maintain social distancing when parking by not exiting your vehicle until the guests parked next to

you have cleared the area.

• Make your way to your assigned gate. The color of your ticket identifies which gate you will enter the venue through. Please utilize the enclosed map to understand where your gate is prior to arrival. Additionally, there will be directional signage upon exiting the garage to guide you:

• GREEN TICKET ENTRANCE: East Gate• BLUE TICKET ENTRANCE: South Gate• RED TICKET & GRADUATE ENTRANCE: North Gate

• Once you find your gate, please show your ticket to the attendant – no bags/purses will be permitted past this perimeter.

• Get in line for the security check and utilize the markers on the ground to maintain 6 foot social distancing between families.

• Once you are directed to the security check, please remove contents from your pockets including your cell phone, keys and/or wallet. You might also be asked to remove your belt and large jewelry in order to pass through the magnetometer.

• Once through the magnetometer, please remember to collect your pocket belongings.

• The color of your ticket will also direct you to your seating section. Refer to the enclosed map and look for signs at the venue indicating direction to your section.

• GRADUATES: Sections 101-103• GREEN TICKETS: Sections 104-106• RED TICKETS: Sections 102 (Boxes) and 107-108• BLUE TICKETS: Sections 109-111

• All seating is assigned. Utilize your ticket to find your exact row and seat number.

DURING YOUR VISIT:• Please respect social distancing guidelines and refrain from close interactions with members outside of

your family in less than 6 feet of social distance.

• Restrooms are located within the plazas. Please remember to utilize social distancing practices while in line. Additional handwashing stations have been brought in and are available outside the restrooms.

DEPARTING THE VENUE:• At the conclusion of the ceremony, please remain seated until your section has been dismissed from the

Main Stage.

• Once dismissed, please exit through the same gate you entered and meet your graduate back at your vehicle or another predetermined location offsite.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES

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VENUE MAPS

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VENUE MAPS

HAVE QUESTIONS?

WILLIS HIGH SCHOOL CONTACTEMAIL:

Ali Parker: [email protected] of 2020 Assistant Principal

PAVILION CONTACTEMAIL:

[email protected]

TEXT UPDATES:For Graduation Updates Texted Directly to You:

Text WILLISGRAD20 to 555888