Graduation

• Between October, 2026 - Thursday, May 14, 2027
  • Complete FAFSA or the non-participation form
• Monday, November 9 - Graduation cap & gown/announcement ordering packet delivery during lunch periods in the cafeteria
• Tuesday, November 24 - Cap & gown/announcement orders during lunch periods in the cafeteria
• Friday, December 11 - Deadline to order your Cap and Gown from Jostens
• March (Date TBA) - Graduation announcement order delivery during lunch periods in the cafeteria
• Friday, May 14 - 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 17 - Last day for seniors NOT exempt from final assessments
• Thursday, May 20 - Class of 2027 checkout/graduation supply pick up-10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.-Almond Campus
• Thursday, May 13-Complete the Senior Exit Activity in SchooLinks.
• Sunday, May 23 - Class of 2027 Commencement Ceremony-10:00 a.m.-The Now Arena
• Monday, June 1 - 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

Graduation Requirements:

• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now required for all graduate candidates. 
  • Waivers are available.
  • Please click this link for more information and to access the waiver form.  
  • The FAFSA form will be available in October 2026.

• ACT Participation in the ACT offered during the day at Warren Township High School is a State of Illinois graduation requirement. 
  • If a graduate candidate has not taken the ACT during the school day at their campus of attendance in their junior year (April of 2026), they need to sit for the ACT in April 2027 at Warren Township High School.    
  • Please see your counselor if you have any questions. 
     
• 18.5 Credits  Each student must successfully earn a total of 18.5 credits to qualify for graduation.
  • Please click this link to view the curriculum guide for detailed information about required credits for graduation.

Warren Senior Checklist:

• Use this Warren Senior Checklist to monitor your progress as you complete all items necessary for graduation and post-secondary planning. 
  • The checklist will have you "make a copy" so that you can use the checkboxes to record your progress

Warren Township High School works directly with Jostens for graduation announcements, caps and gowns, and other Class of 2027 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.

Click here for Cap and Gown package options.

• the basic Cap and Gown Unit which includes a tassel is available from $33.00 and up

Senior check out/supply pick up will be on Thursday, May 20, 2027, 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.

• 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 2027 check-out/graduation supply pick-up on Thursday, May 20, 2027.

• All graduate candidates are required to attend.
• The Class of 2027 Check-Out and Graduation Supply Pick-Up is Thursday, May 20, 2027, 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 2027 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)

Graduation ceremony photos will be taken by Visual Image Photography (VIP).

• You will receive an email about a week after graduation with information on how to view and order. 
• Click here for VIP photo order forms
• Email VIP at support@vipis.com with any questions.

• Click here to watch the Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony Video