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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur Public Schools is set to graduate the class of 2026 this weekend. 

MacArthur will have its ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, and Eisenhower will hold its ceremony at 2:30 p.m, with doors opening one hour before the start time. 

Only clear bags and/or small clutch purses will be allowed. 

According to DPS, people with "noxious or disruptive" odors will not be admitted per the district's policy, which was put in place beginning this school year. 

DPS added that items like balloons, noisemakers, signs or posters, outside food or drink, illegal drugs or vapes, weapons, and large purses or backpacks will not be allowed inside. 

The ceremonies will be ticketed, and re-entry is not permitted. 

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