Graduation Information – Goshen High School

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2024

For questions related to graduation, please contact the Senior Class Sponsors.

Other Contacts:

GHS Principal, Cathy DeMeyer – cdemeyer@goshenschools.org
GHS Administrative Assistant to the Principal, Grecia Garcia Becerra – ggarciabecerra@goshenschools.org

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.

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: There will be a form to request extra tickets at a later date. 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.

Students have chosen not to hold a Baccalaureate Ceremony for the 23-24 school year.

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.

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.

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.

Please watch for updates on social media.