Graduation Information
Due to ongoing inclement weather and the current forecast for this Saturday, Newark High School Graduation will be held in Jimmy Allen Gymnasium (Main gym) on Saturday, May 23rd at 10am. Doors will open at 8:30 am at the athletic event entrances.
Graduating seniors need to report to Newark High School no later than 9:00 am. I would advise reporting by 8:45 am. Students—please park in the back parking lot off of Shields Street. Please remember that traffic will be heavy and our ceremony will start promptly at 10 am. Our ceremony is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes in length.
Newark City Schools will run buses from the former State Farm Building (1440 Granville Street) to Newark High School for those of you who wish to avoid the traffic and parking. Buses will run on a continuous loop starting at 8:15 am until the start of the ceremony. After the graduation ceremony, buses will make continuous loops back to State Farm. There will be a bus available to transport our guests needing handicap accessible transportation. Families are encouraged to carpool whenever possible.
Please see the attached parking maps in this email.
Graduating seniors who plan to attend and participate in the graduation ceremony MUST attend graduation practice at Newark High School on Friday May 22nd at 10 am. The practice should last approximately 1 1/2- 2 hours. Students can dress comfortably and casually (they will not need to bring their gowns).
Please note: Students will receive their 4 guest tickets for Saturday’s graduation ceremony at graduation practice. We will not reissue lost tickets. Students, do NOT lose your tickets!
Students must wear cap and gown to participate in the graduation ceremony. You are not required to use our provider of gowns as long as the cap and gowns are the same colors used by NHS. Appropriate clothing with the gown must be worn. No shorts or flip flops (safety/trip hazard) allowed. Students are NOT permitted to decorate their graduation caps!
Prior to graduation please make sure all school fees are paid. Our finance secretary can be reached at 670-7417. Students receiving free/reduced lunches may be eligible for some fee waivers. The high school is not permitted to waive other fees. Any fee waiver requests must be made to the District Treasurer.
FAQ—Frequently asked questions
1. Question - What is the date, time, and location of the NHS graduation? Answer - Graduation will be held in the Jimmy Allen Gymnasium on Saturday, May 23, at 10 am.
2. Question - How many guests can attend the graduation? Tickets are limited to 4 per graduate. Graduates will receive their tickets during graduation practice, and they will not be reissued later.
3. Question - Do seniors need to attend graduation practice on Friday May 22nd? Answer--YES! Seniors planning to participate and walk in the graduation ceremony must attend graduation practice on Friday May 22nd at 10am (Jimmy Allen Gymnasium). Practice is important as we will rehearse for this formal and exciting event. Also, seniors will receive their 4 rain tickets at practice in the event of an indoor graduation. Practice should last no longer than 1 1/2 -2 hours.
4. Question - How does my child receive their diploma if they do not participate in the graduation ceremony? Answer - students not participating in the graduation ceremony can pick up their diplomas in the high school main office on Tuesday May 27th or throughout the summer from 7 am-3 pm.
5. Question- What if I still owe school fees? Answer - If you still owe school fees, you still have time to pay them! If school fees are not paid, seniors are still able to participate in the graduation ceremony but will not receive their diploma until fees are paid. School transcripts are also held until fees are paid. Families eligible for free lunches may be able to have fees waived if the free/reduced application is completed and on file.
6. Question - How should my child dress for graduation? Answer - seniors participating in the graduation ceremony must wear a cap and gown. Ordering information is still available in the high school main office (HUB). Additionally, students must dress appropriately, as this is a formal event. However, please note that shorts, jeans, and flip-flops are NOT permitted! Students are not permitted to decorate their caps.