Graduation Information

September Introductory Letter

Warren Township High School works directly with Jostens for graduation announcements, caps and gowns, and other Class of 2026 merchandise created by Jostens. Our school representative is Mr. Brian Walter. Along with Jostens, we will communicate important ordering dates and information throughout the school year.

Online orders should be placed by December 15, 2025.

·        Click here for Cap and Gown packages ($47.95 and up)

·        Cap and Gown Unit which includes a tassel ($30.00 and up) are available

Senior check out/supply pick up will be on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Almond Campus.

If you have any questions for Jostens or have not ordered your cap & gown, you can email them at walteroffice@jostens.com or call or text directly at 847-818-8419.

Click here to order online.

• Monday, November 10 - Jostens cap & gown/announcement ordering packets delivered during lunch periods outside of the cafeteria
• Tuesday, November 25 - Jostens cap & gown/announcement orders during lunch periods outside of the cafeteria
• Thursday, December 11 - Jostens final cap & gown/announcement orders during lunch periods outside of the cafeteria
• Between October, 2025 - Thursday, May 14, 2026
  • Complete FAFSA or the non-participation form
• Friday, May 8 - Last day for seniors if exempt from final assessments
  • Turn in your textbooks, calculator rentals, and library books
  • Reset your Chromebook
  • Complete the Senior Exit Survey  This will include indicating your enrollment decision if you need a final transcript sent to a college after 8th semester grades are posted.
  • Upload proof of FAFSA, IL Alternative Application or Non-Participation Waiver completion to SchooLinks.  
  • Request your dual credit transcript and AP scores sent to your college if applicable
  • Make sure all school fees are paid in full
• Monday, May 11 - Last day for seniors NOT exempt from final assessments
• Thursday, May 14-Class of 2026 checkout/graduation supply pick up-10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.-Almond Campus
• Sunday, May 17 - Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony-10:00 a.m.-The Now Arena
• Sunday, May 31 - Create a personal email address if you don't have one. Update records (like your College Board account) to use that new address, and export any Google Drive, Canvas or OneDrive materials you would like to keep. Your D121 accounts will shut down after graduation

• All graduate candidates are required to attend.
• The Class of 2026 Check-Out and Graduation Supply Pick-Up is Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Almond Campus. 
• Graduate candidates will be checking out at a variety of stations, including meeting with their school counselor, tech support, the business office, and their graduate supply pick-up.  
• Below is a list of items distributed at the event:
  • Cap & gown (if ordered)
  • A Class of 2026 Medallion
  • A card with your name and ceremony seat location
  • Eight ceremony tickets
  • Your immunization record
  • Honors Cords (if applicable)
  • National Merit Certificate (if applicable)
  • Athletic Awards (if applicable)

• Please arrive at The NOW Arena by 9:00 a.m., and enter through Door #11 on the east corner of The NOW Arena.  Signs will be posted directing you. 

• The ceremony will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Make sure you bring the following items to the ceremony:

1. Cap and gown, the school provided medallion, and, if earned, the cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude, or any NHS cords/stoles, that were provided in your graduation supply bag if applicable.   
2. The note card included in your bag that you received at senior check-out/graduation supply pick-up. 
   1. This 3x5 note card has your name and seat number on it.
   2. This note card is used for you to find your assigned seat.
   3. You will also hand this note card to the reader as you walk on the stage for them to read as you cross the stage.
   4. Please spell your name phonetically on the card if needed.
3. Please make sure that your guests have the tickets needed to enter the stadium.  The tickets are included in your bag that you received at senior check-out/graduation supply pick-up.   
4. Each graduate has been provided with eight (8) tickets to the ceremony.  Graduates will not need a ticket to enter the arena; however, friends, family, and children over the age of two will need a ticket to be admitted into the arena.

• Each participating graduate will receive eight (8) tickets this year for family and friends to attend the ceremony. Graduates will not need a ticket to enter the arena. 
• Children under the age of two who will sit on the lap of an adult will not need a ticket. We will not be offering the opportunity to request extra tickets above the allotted eight (8).  
• If graduates are in need of extra tickets, we ask that they communicate with other participating graduates who may not be using their allotment of tickets.
• Tickets will be distributed at Class of 2026 check-out/graduation supply pick-up on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Photos of this year's graduation ceremony will be taken by Visual Image Photography (VIP). All images will be posted online for view and order about a week after graduation. You will receive an email when they are ready to view and order, or you can visit www.vipis.com.

Please contact VIP at support@vipis.com with any questions.

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• Click here to watch the 2025 Commencement Ceremony

As a part of our graduation ceremony, we invite all interested seniors to compete for an opportunity to deliver a speech to the graduating class.  Information on the application process will be posted in March.