Graduation

• Order Caps, Gowns, and Announcements
• Caps, gowns, and announcements will be delivered at school. 
• Other apparel will be shipped to your address.
• Contact our Jostens rep, Mike Humphreys via email, or call (817) 461-6837 with questions.
• Tops of caps may be decorated.
• Any additional sashes or ribbons must be approved by the Director of Alternative Learning.

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Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony

• May 20, 2026
• 6 pm
• Nelson University (formerly SAGU)
  • Sheaffer Center
  • 1200 Sycamore Street
  • Waxahachie, TX 75165
• Students Arrive at 5:15 pm

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Families and Guests

• Tickets are required to attend the graduation ceremony.
• Tickets are not available for purchase.
• Graduates themselves do not need a ticket; however, each family member attending must have one.
• HSoC expects to allocate approximately 5 to 6 tickets per graduate, though this number may vary based on the total number of graduates.
• Any additional tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

To walk the stage at graduation all credits must be completed by May 8, 2026.

Graduates may pick up their diplomas and transcripts in June and July.

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Ladies

• Dark colored slacks, no jeans
• Collared shirt or blouse
• Dress shoes, no sneakers

Gentlemen

• Dark colored slacks, no jeans
• Collared shirt
• Dress shoes, no sneakers

Rehearsal

• May 20, 2026
• 10 am to noon
• Nelson University
  • Sheaffer Center
  • 1200 Sycamore Street
  • Waxahachie, TX 75165
• Students participating in commencement must attend the rehearsal.
• Dress
  • Students should dress comfortably.
  • Shorts, t-shirts, and comfortable shoes are ideal.
• Seniors only.

Yearbook Portraits

Schedule senior yearbook photos with Ivey Photography.

• Ivey Photography
• 403 West Main Street
• Midlothian, TX  76065
• (972) 723-2464

There is no fee for the required sessions and no obligation to purchase.  Portraits must be completed at Ivey Photography Studio to appear in the yearbook and any official school publications or presentations.  Ivey Photography will provide the cap & gown and the required formal attire for the photo session, but students are encouraged to bring clothing to make the session their own. Senior yearbook portraits will not be made on campus.

Visit Ivey Studio for details

• Cell phones must be dark, silent, and out of sight for the duration of the graduation ceremony.
• Personal items such as clothing and cosmetics should remain with family members.