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
- Only clear, plastic bags are allowed. Culwell Center plastic bag policy
- Graduation Ceremonies - rules and regulations including Guest Parking Information
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.