TALAWANDA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION 2025:
May 22nd @ 6:30 PM - Marvin Wilhelm Athletic Complex

GRADUATION TIMELINE - KEY DATES, TIMES, & INFORMATION

Rain Procedures: 

If the weather is threatening on Thursday evening, administration will seek to use Friday evening (6:30 PM), or Saturday morning (10 AM) as possible options. If the weather doesn't permit us to be outside for any of these dates/times, we will hold Commencement in the THS gym. Families will NOT need tickets for our outdoor ceremony, however, should we be inside, tickets will be required (see below). Overflow seating will be available in the PAC where the event will be live-streamed.

Ticket Information: There will be no cost for these tickets, they will only be used if Commencement is moved indoors. More details about tickets will be shared soon.

REMINDER- Senior Photos

• Please make sure you follow these rules for submission!

  • PORTRAIT orientation please, cropping is hard with landscaped photos
  • NO Snapchat filters or anything beyond coloring options (no cat faces, etc)
  • Image file greater than 1 MB
  • Image CAN NOT violate the student code of conduct
  • Black and white images are discouraged

  If you can't access the site or the access code doesn't work for you, please email your image to yearbook@talawanda.org to submit yours today!

  If you would like to purchase a SENIOR AD in the yearbook, please contact yearbook@talawanda.org for pricing and details. It is a great way to honor your senior in the record of history at Talawanda High School!

Graduation Pictures from the 2024 Ceremony through Lifetouch:

Text the access code 50728GY24 to 90738 to receive access and ongoing alerts* or visit https://my.photoday.com/g/50728GY24 on your phone or computer.

Questions, comments, or concerns? Contact Lifetouch HERE

Frequently Asked Questions:

** Do I need a ticket to get into graduation? In the event of rain, we will hold Commencement inside and tickets would be needed. 

** When do I get my actual diploma? After the ceremony, once the gown is turned in. For those not walking, it's available between 8 am and 2:30 pm Monday - Friday on weekdays starting the day after Memorial Day. Note - all fees must be paid before the diploma will be issued. 

** When do I get my Cap & Gown? Mid-May, Jostens will bring them to THS or Butler Tech directly. 

** Do we purchase or rent the gowns? They are rented through Jostens. This allows us to get a significantly nicer robe. 

** Is graduation rehearsal mandatory? And if so, what do I need to bring? Yes - in order to walk at the ceremony, students must attend rehearsal (time TBD). Students will bring their caps and gowns to rehearsal (on a wire hanger) and leave them at THS after rehearsal is complete. 

** Since the gowns are rented, how do I return my gown? Gowns are turned into Jostens in the THS Cafeteria immediately following the ceremony. Students will not receive their diplomas until their gown is turned in. Tassels, stoles, cords, and caps are yours to keep. 

** Are students permitted to decorate their caps? No - Cap decoration is not allowed as part of the commencement ceremony.

Senior Fees

Seniors must return their Chromebook, charger, and case, have all school fees paid, and other financial obligations (pay-to-participate, library fines, lost books, lost textbooks, athletic equipment, and uniforms, etc.) paid and/or returned in order to participate in commencement. Fees must be paid no later than May 19th. Personal checks will not be accepted after May 2nd —after that date, fees must be paid in cash or on EZ-Pay.