Senior information

Graduation ceremony

NGHS Class of 2025 Commencement
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Curtis Culwell Center 

2:45 p.m. - Arrive at NGHS (Students Must Ride the Bus)
6 p.m. - Ceremony at Curtis Culwell Center


Graduation Practice

Friday, May 23, 2025
Graduation Practice 12:15 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Enter by Tennis Courts / Gym


Senior Final Exams

Monday, May 19, 2025
A1, A2, A4, A5

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
B6, B7, B9, B10


Senior Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
NGHS Auditorium 
1 p.m.
(by Invitation Only)
Enter West Door (by Tennis Courts)


Graduation Ticket Distribution (and Pick-Up / Drop-Off)

Thursday, May 22, 2025
8 a.m. (Last names beginning with A-L)
10 a.m. (Last names beginning with M-Z)
Enter West Door (by Tennis Courts)


Senior Pick-Up / Drop-Off / Chromebooks, FAFSA Check, LOP, & Graduation Tickets

Thursday, May 22, 2025
8 a.m. (Last names beginning with A-L)
10 a.m. (Last names beginning with M-Z)
Enter West Door (by Tennis Courts)


GISD Senior Walks

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
At Elementary Schools (optional)


Senior prom 

Saturday, May 3, 2025
7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
more information 


Senior Panoramic picture

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
during B7


Senior Picnic

Friday, May 2 (Rescheduled due to weather)
NGHS (Tickets Required)


AVID Senior Picnic

Friday, April 25, 2025
NGHS (Tickets Required)


Culwell Center policies


Culwell Center VIP Suites, Graduate Shout Outs, Etc.

Please see this Culwell Center Graduation Information document for information about renting VIP suites, graduate shout-outs, flower delivery services, etc.


Scholarships

Scholarship information is published on the GISD Scholarships page. Scholarships are regularly updated by the Guidance & Counseling Department.


Dallas County Promise grant

Seniors, please be aware of the calendar deadlines to maintain your participation eligibility in the Dallas County Promise Grant program.


Cap & gown 

  • Cap & gown pick-up: January 28, 2025 during all lunches
  • Cap and gown purchases may be made online with Josten's

Senior pictures

  • Senior Yearbook Appointment Pictures
    September 5-6, 2024
    NGHS campus
  • Yearbook & Senior pictures information available here
  • Seniors are encouraged to have their portraits made during the summer before beginning their senior year
  • Any questions may be directed to Mr. James, Yearbook and Newspaper sponsor and Journalism teacher, by email or visit the J-Lab.