Senior information
Graduation ceremony
NGHS Class of 2026 Commencement
Friday, May 22, 2026
Curtis Culwell Center
TBA time - Arrive at NGHS (Students Must Ride the Bus)
8 p.m. - Ceremony at Curtis Culwell Center
Graduation Practice
TBA
Graduation Practice time: TBA
Enter by Tennis Courts / Gym
Senior Final Exams
Date: TBA
A1, A2, A4, A5
Date: TBA
B6, B7, B9, B10
Senior Awards Ceremony
Date: TBA
NGHS Auditorium
Time: TBA
(by Invitation Only)
Enter West Door (by Tennis Courts)
Graduation Ticket Distribution (and Pick-Up / Drop-Off)
Date: TBA
Time: TBA (Last names beginning with A-L)
Time: TBA (Last names beginning with M-Z)
Enter West Door (by Tennis Courts)
Senior Pick-Up / Drop-Off / Chromebooks, FAFSA Check, LOP, & Graduation Tickets
Date: TBA
Time: TBA (Last names beginning with A-L)
Time: TBA (Last names beginning with M-Z)
Enter West Door (by Tennis Courts)
GISD Senior Walks
Date: TBA
At Elementary Schools (optional)
Senior prom
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
More information: TBA
Senior Panoramic picture
Date: TBA
Senior Picnic
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
AVID Senior Picnic
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
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: TBA
- 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.