Graduation Information

FINES & FEES TO BE PAID

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.

Graduation Practice - Friday - May 23, 2025

Graduation practice for Seniors will be held at Trojan Stadium on Friday, May 23rd with the times to be determined.  Last year’s practice was held from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.  Times for 2025 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.

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 distribution of the cap, gown and tassel will be during lunches (11:20 am-12:45 pm) on April 24th in the front entrance area.

The DEADLINE for submitting senior pictures and grad ads is Friday, January 17th. 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 17, 2025. 

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

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 September 18th, 2024. The final deadline is January 17, 2025.

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