Senior information
More Graduation Information
Senior Parent & Student Meeting Presentation
Graduation ceremony
NGHS Class of 2026 Commencement
Friday, May 22, 2026
Curtis Culwell Center
5 p.m. - Arrive at NGHS (Students Must Ride the Bus)
8 p.m. - Ceremony at Curtis Culwell Center
Graduation Expectation Meeting & Graduation Ticket Distribution
Date: Thursday, May 21
Time: 9 a.m.
NGHS Auditorium
Enter West Door (by Tennis Courts)
Graduation Rehearsal
Thursday, May 21
Graduation Practice time: 1:00 p.m.
NGHS Auditorium
Enter by Tennis Courts
Senior Final Exams
Date: Friday, May 15
A1, A2, A3, A4
Date: Monday, May 18
B5, B6, B7, B8
Senior Sunset
Date: Monday, May 18
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
GISD Senior Walks
Date: Tuesday, May 19
At Elementary Schools (optional)
Students who do not attend walks must report to NGHS at 7:30 a.m.
Senior Awards Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, May 19
NGHS Auditorium
Time: 1:00 p.m.
(by Invitation Only)
Enter West Door (by Tennis Courts)
Senior Item Drop-off
Date: Wednesday, May 20
Time: 9 a.m. (Last names beginning with A - L)
Time: 10 a.m. (Last names beginning with M - Z)
Enter West Door (by Tennis Courts)
Senior Picnic
Date: Wednesday, May 20
Time: 1:20 p.m.
Location: Baseball Field (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.