Honrando a Nuestros Estudiantes (Honoring Our Students) Graduation Celebration
Date and Time
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Location
This is an in-person event.
Contact
Katia Calderon
calderK@scc.losrios.edu
Website
Cultivando Esperanza/
Cultivating Hope
The annual Latinx/Chicanx Recognition Ceremony, Honrando a Nuestros Estudiantes (Honoring Our Students), is a Los Rios district-wide event that celebrates the accomplishments of students who have earned a certificate and/or degree or are transferring to a four-year university.
2026: 17th Annual Honrando Celebration
- Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Hughes Stadium, Sacramento City College
This wonderful ceremony began in 2009 at Sacramento City College. Starting in 2010 Los Rios faculty and staff have come together to organize a celebration that honors our Los Rios Latinx students for completing their community college goals. It is hosted on a rotating basis throughout our district so that parents and significant others of our Latinx Community can come to our college campuses and feel the welcoming spirit and pride that we have as a District. This celebration is a demonstration of our commitment to the education and advancement of Latinx Students and to familia.
Students are encouraged to invite their family and friends to attend the ceremony, which includes cultural entertainment and a keynote speaker. A colorful sash and printed certificate are presented to each student participant as mementos of this celebration.
Our previous keynote honored speakers include Jose Hernandez, former NASA astronaut; Dolores Huerta, American labor leader and civil rights advocate; Dr. Luis A. Godoy, UC Davis Surgeon and former CRC graduate; Xavier Becerra, Attorney General of California; and Liliana Ferrer, Consul General of Mexico in Sacramento, CA.
Register
Students who missed the Honrando priority registration deadline on April 20th can still register for Honrando by completing this form.
Register for Honrando Celebration
If you submit this form after April 30, 2026, you acknowledge that your name may not be listed in the graduation program, as it is printed weeks in advance. However, we still welcome you to be a part of the Recognition Ceremony!
Event Day FAQ for Guests
Are balloons permitted inside the stadium?
We strongly recommend guests not bring big balloons in consideration of others inside the stadium. Small gifts for graduates are allowed.
Will the ceremony be livestreamed?
We do plan to livestream the celebration. We will follow up with more details closer to the event date.
Where can guests park?
Guests and students will park in the North lot and Parking Garage.
What time can guests arrive?
Guests can arrive as early as 6pm for the pre-celebration. Live entertainment and light refreshments will be provided.
Is there accessible guest seating?
ADA seating will be available inside the stadium and at pre-celebration.
Can food be brought inside the stadium?
No, food is not allowed in the stadium.
Can families stay inside the stadium after the ceremony?
No, but they can reconvene outside the stadium.
Can I bring noise makers?
No matrakas, poppers, fireworks, or other loud noises are allowed in the stadium.
How long will the ceremony be?
A pre-celebration will take place from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm outside the stadium, followed by the graduation ceremony from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
Will food/refreshments be provided?
Yes, light refreshments (fruit cups, paletas, and agua) will be provided at the pre-celebration. Water will be provided at the start of the ceremony.
Can guests bring their own water bottles?
Yes, but they need to be clear bottles.
What will happen at the pre-celebration party?
Live music by Son Café, dancing, celebration, light refreshments & more!
Event Day FAQ for Students
How many guests can attend per student?
Up to 10 guests are permitted per student.
What is the dress code policy?
We encourage families and students to wear any authentic and artisanal cultural outfits they have. Sombreros and sunhats are also accepted. Heels will not be accepted on grass turf.
Do I need tickets for the recognition ceremony?
Tickets are not required for this ceremony.
What time can guests arrive?
Guests can arrive as early as 6pm for the pre-celebration. Live entertainment and light refreshments will be provided.
Will the ceremony be photographed/recorded?
The ceremony will be recorded for archival purposes. However, the full-length ceremony will not be recorded. Photographers will be at the event to capture moments with families and students.
When will students receive sashes?
Pick up during pre-celebration
Students will receive their sash at the registration table during the pre-celebration from 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm. Students are encouraged to arrive earlier if possible to avoid a delayed start.
Who can participate in the Honrando Ceremony?
The annual Chicanx/Latinx Recognition Ceremony is a district-wide event that celebrates the accomplishments of students who have earned a certificate and/or degree, or are transferring to a 4-year university, in one of the following terms:
- Fall 2025
- Spring 2026
- Summer 2026
When and where will students check in for the Honrando ceremony?
Students will check in at the registration tables in front of the campus bookstore.
Registration will begin at 6:00 pm and will close at 6:45 pm.
Who can apply for scholarships?
Any student participating in the Honrando Recognition Ceremony is eligible to apply.
Where can students take pictures with their families?
There will be backdrops available for students to take pictures with their families at the pre-celebration and outside the stadium after the ceremony.
When will students receive their Honrando certificate?
Students will receive certifi cates during the graduation ceremony as they cross the stage.