Graduation Information

Graduation:

Friday, May 22 | 7:00 p.m. | New Prague Trojan Stadium

Rain Dates: May 23 - 2:00 p.m. or May 24 - 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are required to enter Trojan Stadium prior to 7:00 PM. Additional guests may enter beginning at 7:00 PM.
Gates will open to ticketed guests at 6:00 PM.
Specific Ticketing information will be shared as we get closer to the date. Tickets will be online for 2025 with more information and ticket allowances to be determined.
Seating in the bleachers is first-come-first-serve except for those with accommodated seating.

Parking Information

Spectators may park in the high school parking lot.
If you have a family member who is unable to make the walk, there is a drop-off/pick-up area designated directly in front of Trojan Stadium.
Please do not park in the Falcon Ridge parking lot, as that is reserved for graduate parking.

Graduation Ticketing Information

Ticket Access & Distribution

Ticket Requests: All submitted ticket requests have been reviewed to accommodate seating at Trojan Stadium.
Accessing Tickets: Students and families can access their assigned tickets on GoFan using the student's ID number as the access code. To find your child's Student ID number, please log into Infinite Campus.
Ticket Distribution: All tickets have been distributed to each student's GoFan account. It is each family's responsibility to distribute tickets appropriately.
Transferring Tickets: Tickets can be transferred to other attendees through GoFan. For instructions on transferring tickets, please refer to the video linked below.

Event Entry Details

Gates Open for Ticketed Guests: 6:00 PM
General Admission (No Ticket Required): 7:00 PM
Guests without an assigned ticket may enter beginning at 7:00 PM, subject to seating availability.

How to Claim Your Tickets

For a step-by-step guide on claiming your tickets through GoFan, please watch the following video or click the article and find "Using Access Codes" on the right-hand side:

How to Claim Graduation Tickets

Using Access Codes to Claim Tickets

Need Assistance?

Please contact the NPHS Main Office if you have any questions about Commencement 2025. If you encounter any issues accessing your tickets on GoFan, please contact GoFan Support at [email protected] for further assistance

Yearbook Order - deadline March 27th!

The order deadline has been extended.

LAST CHANCE!! NPHS Yearbooks are $70 now through March 27th. No yearbook orders will be accepted past that date.

How to Order

1. Click HERE to purchase your 2026 yearbook OR visit www.buytheyearbook.com
2. Enter your school ID#: 6614582
3. Click 'Purchase Yearbooks'
4. Enter student's first name, last name and grade
5. Click 'Add to Cart'
6. Click 'Go to Cart' to checkout or 'Continue Shopping' to add an additional item
*Reminder 25-26 Yearbooks will distributed in Fall 2026*
*Refunds and Returns will not be accepted*

More details can be found at newpragueyearbook.com

If you have any questions, please contact Rachelle Hoffmann at [email protected]

Graduation Fee (Due April 17, 2026)

FINES & FEES TO BE PAID

Please check your campus account for any fines/fees that you may have to be paid. All fines/fees need to be paid prior to picking up graduation gowns.

Fines/Fees may include:

Graduation Fee - $30
Chromebook Fee
Class Fee
Fines for missing books or materials

The $30.00 fee for graduation is used to help cover the expenses related to the graduation ceremony. The $30.00 charge will be applied to your student's Infinite Campus account. All students who are walking in the ceremony must pay the fee.

Please check in the high school office if you are not sure about an unpaid fee. Any fees accrued after picking up their graduation gowns, will need to be paid prior to graduation practice on May 23rd.

FAQs About the Ceremony From Graduates

Q. Does your gown fit properly?

A. Make sure to try on your gown before graduation day! Your gown should fit mid-calf for length and will probably be a little roomy. They are sized according to your height and weight. If sizing seems wrong, please contact the high school office to see if there is a replacement available.

Q. Do I need to dress up for the ceremony?

A. Even though you will be wearing a graduation gown, please wear formal attire to the ceremony. This means no shorts, tennis shoes, jeans, or flip-flops.

Q. Can we decorate our caps?

A. NPHS does not allow decorated graduation caps. Thank you for your assistance in maintaining the dignity of the commencement ceremony.

Q. What is the required attire for graduation?

A. Your graduation attire consists of the gown, cap, tassel, stole, medallion, and cord(s), if applicable. Suggestion: You may want to use a safety pin or double-sided tape to hold the stole down to prevent it from blowing around or off if it is windy.

Q. Can I wear heels?

A. Because graduates process along a very long area of both turf and track, we ask that they do not wear heels, particularly to protect the tax-payer investment of the track. Wedges or block heels are acceptable.

Q. Can I wear a tassel or a cord of a different color to represent what I am doing in the future?

A. We are excited about your future plans and recognize those accomplishments during a variety of events at the end of the year. This particular event marks completion from New Prague Area Schools, and for that reason, graduates may only wear school-issued graduation regalia. This helps maintain the formal pomp and circumstance that this community has come to expect from the ceremony.

Q. How will I know where to stand, sit, and receive my diploma?

All of this will be thoroughly explained at practice so that you feel confident when it is time to graduate. Attendance at practice is mandatory unless there is prior communication with the front office regarding extenuating circumstances.

Q. When do I get my actual diploma?

A. During the ceremony, all graduates will receive an empty diploma cover. You will receive your official diploma at Falcon Ridge Elementary School immediately following the ceremony once the staff has verified that all fees and obligations have been met.

Senior Stroll: May 19, 2026

Graduation Practice: May 22, 2026 (9:45 AM)

Graduation Practice - Friday - May 22, 2026

Graduation practice for Seniors will be held at Trojan Stadium on Friday, May 22nd with the times to be determined. Last year’s practice was held from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Times for 2026 will be similar. Practice will be held rain or shine. Attendance at practice is MANDATORY if you plan to participate in the ceremony that evening.

Senior Send Off: May 20, 2026

Seniors: Chromebooks Collection 2025

Seniors_ Chromebooks Collection 2025

Final Transcript Request

Order Your Cap and Gown / Cap and Gown Distribution - TBD - April 2026

Information regarding cap, gown, and tassel has been collected, and the order for all seniors has been submitted.

There is no charge for the cap, gown, and tassel. If you wish to place an order for additional graduation items, you can place the order online with Jostens. The grad fee is used to cover other expenses relating to graduation

The distribution of the cap, gown, and tassel will be during lunches (11:20 am-12:45 pm) in April 2026, with a date to be determined.

Submit Your Senior Picture & Grad Ads: January 16, 2026

The DEADLINE for submitting senior pictures and grad ads is Friday, January 16th. Meeting this deadline is crucial if you want to be included in our senior section, as we have deadlines we need to meet to get our yearbook to the printer. The grad ads (baby picture ads) in the yearbooks will be $25.00. The DEADLINE for senior pictures and graduation ads is January 16, 2026.

For MORE DETAILS, please explore the New Prague Yearbook website for ordering/submitting your senior picture and grad ads.

Grad Ad Information

What are grad ads?
Graduation ads are printed messages from loved ones to seniors celebrating their graduation. See sample below. Grad ads are published in the yearbook. They include a short message (250 characters/spaces or less), and a baby photo.

If you would like to gift your senior with a baby ad,you must both submit and purchase the ad for $25.00. We accept ad content and payment through online submission only.

How do I submit and purchase my student's grad ad?
Grad Ad submissions will start on October 1st, 2025. The final deadline is January 16, 2026.

Visit www.newpragueyearbook.com to submit and purchase your student's grad ad. If you have any questions, please contact Ashley at [email protected]