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

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Graduation Practice

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

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Senior Final Exams

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

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

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Senior Awards Ceremony

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

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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)

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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)

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GISD Senior Walks

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

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Senior prom 

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

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Senior Panoramic picture

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
during B7

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Senior Picnic

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

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AVID Senior Picnic

Friday, April 25, 2025
NGHS (Tickets Required)

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Culwell Center policies

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

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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.

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Scholarships

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

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Dallas County Promise grant

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

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Cap & gown 

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

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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.