GHS Graduation 2024
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2024
Graduation Ceremony
Sunday, June 9 @ 6:00 PM
GHS Foreman Field
Senior Class Sponsors
For questions related to graduation, please contact the Senior Class Sponsors.
- Maria Weaver – mweaver@goshenschools.org
- Lindsey Kroening – lkroening@goshenschools.org
Other Contacts:
- GHS Principal, Cathy DeMeyer – cdemeyer@goshenschools.org
- GHS Administrative Assistant to the Principal, Grecia Garcia Becerra – ggarciabecerra@goshenschools.org
Senior Week
- Monday, April 29thto Friday, May 3rd.
- Monday, April 29 – Post-Graduation Plans– Let us know where you plan to attend college or work after high school. Check your email to complete a survey for seniors!
- Tuesday, April 30 – Graduation Tree Pick Up – Pick up your tree in Whiteman Gym @ the end of the day from 1:30-3:05 PM. Trees will be available at cap/gown pick-up the following day. GAP students will receive their own set of trees the following week.
- Wednesday, May 1st – Cap/Gown Pick Up & Graduation Ticket Pick Up– Pick up your cap/gown order & tickets during your lunch hour or between 11:30 AM- 2:00 PM. Full-time GAP students should pick up their items at GAP the following week. If you can not pick up items at this time, items will be available in the Counseling Office up until the last day of school.
- Thursday, May 2nd– Final Transcript– Don’t forget to send your final transcript to the colleges you are applying to. If you have committed to a University, complete a final transcript form in the counseling office. If you have committed to a University, complete a final transcript form in the Counseling Office.
- Friday, May 3rd – Cap Decoration– Cap decoration will be allowed this year. Pick up your cap sticker & guidelines in the counseling office on this day.
Graduate Recognition
Seniors and students graduating early, we would like to celebrate you by putting your post-graduation plans on the GCS and GHS social media! Please complete this form including a photo as soon as possible so we can celebrate your many accomplishments.
Cap and Gown Information
- Pick-up: May 1st, 2024- Students can pick up their cap/gowns & ceremony tickets during the student’s lunch hour or between 11:30AM- 2:00PM. Full time Gap & Virtual-only students should pick up their items at GAP the following week.
- If you are unable to pick up your cap and gown/ tickets on this date, please pick them up from the Counseling Office.
- Required: In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, you must wear a cap and gown. If you have not ordered yet, please order online now at highschool.herffjones.com
- Borrowed cap and gown?: If you have borrowed a cap and gown, you must purchase a tassel with the correct color and year. Cap & gowns must be red.
- Prior to the Ceremony: Get your gown out of the packaging early to get the wrinkles out. Do not iron or wash.
- If you attend any classes at GHS full time/dual or have already graduated from GHS
- Cap/gown/tassels can be picked up anytime between 8:00 and 3:00 in the Counseling Office.
- Tickets can be picked up anytime between 8:00 and 3:00 in the Main Office.
- If you attend GAP full time or virtually or have already graduated from GAP
- Cap/Gowns, tickets and reserved trees will be available for pick up by Monday, May 6th.
Ticket Information
- Quantity: Each graduate will receive 6 free tickets. Due to a large number of graduates and a limited amount of seating, we can only provide 6 tickets to each graduate.
- Pick up: Tickets may be picked up on Wednesday, May 1st during cap and gown pickup. Students must present an ID to receive tickets.
- Guests: All guests, including babies, attending graduation will require a ticket to be admitted to Foreman Field. Students should distribute their tickets to family members prior to entering the school.
- If you would like to request extra tickets: If you would like more tickets, complete this form to be put on the “extra ticket request” list. Please note that extra ticket requests are not guaranteed. These tickets are only made available as other students turn in their “extra” tickets.
- Handicap seating: There is limited handicap seating in the bleachers. Please let us know as soon as possible if anyone in your family needs reserved seats. We will reserve seats for you under your name, but your family should still arrive early. At 5:40 any unused seats will be released to the public. Please contact the school at (574) 533-8651.
Baccalaureate
- Students have chosen not to hold a Baccalaureate Ceremony for the 23-24 school year.
Senior Awards Night
- Thursday, June 6th 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Goshen High School Auditorium
- Students line up in the GHS Cafeteria by 6:30PM.
- This is an optional event. Students who will be receiving awards will have received an invitation.
- Due to limited space in the auditorium, please limit the number of guests to parents and/or guardians.
- Wear your cap and gown.
Graduation Rehearsal
- Tuesday, May 28th 2024 – This will be a full day of school, but also the last day for seniors.
- Rehearsal is mandatory for all graduates who are participating in the commencement ceremony.
- Final instructions will be given for graduation.
- Bring your cap and gown. There will be a schedule of events provided at a later date. Some events may require the use of your cap and gown.
Graduation Day
- Graduate Arrival: Students meet in the GHS Cafeteria no later than 4:00 pm for photos.
- Guests: The football field opens at 4:45 pm for guests.
- Gates Close: Gates to the football field close promptly at 5:45 pm to allow for the graduates to line up. Guests may not be admitted after. Arrive early and prepare for extra time to park.
- Start time: The ceremony begins at 6:00 pm.
- Inclement Weather: If the ceremony needs to be delayed due to inclement weather, the announcement will be made by 4:00 pm. Please watch for social media announcements, specifically @goshenprincipal and @GoshenSchools.
- Rain Date: If the ceremony is delayed, graduation will be held on Monday, June 10 at 6:00 pm. The arrival time, gate time, and ceremony times are the same.
- Photos: All students will have a picture taken by Inter-State Photography from 4:00 PM until 5:30 PM before the Graduation Ceremony. Please make sure you arrive on time to have your picture taken. You should be in your seat within Whiteman Gym to prepare to walk to Foreman Field at 5:30PM. All students will have a picture taken before the ceremony, regardless of whether they choose to order or not. Photo ordering will be online only and will not be available until after pictures are taken. Please make sure your email is updated in Skyward! You will receive an email with a link to your student’s picture, along with the option to order. If you choose to order pictures, they will be sent directly to your home.
Graduation Ticket Information
If you would like to request extra tickets:
More Information
Please watch for updates on social media.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/goshenhs/ and www.facebook.com/goshen.schools/
Twitter: @goshenprincipal, @GoshenSchools