Class of 2026

PromSaturday, May 2, 2026, 6:30 - 10 PM

Location: Bolingbrook Golf Club. Doors open for check-in at 6:00 PM, and students must arrive before 7:30 PM.

The tentative schedule for the evening is as follows:

• 6:00 PM Doors open for check-in, and appetizers are served
• 6:30 PM Official start of Prom
• 7:00 PM Dinner is served, including salad, taco and pasta stations, and carved meats
• 7:45 PM Music and dancing
• 9:00 PM Fireworks
• 9:10 PM Music, dancing, and desserts
• 10:00 PM Prom ends

Ticket information:

Prom tickets are on sale through the Five Star link. The cost is $130 per student plus a service fee. North seniors must enter their student ID number and last name when purchasing tickets. Any non-North senior invited as a guest must complete a guest form. Guest forms are available in the Student Activities Office or can be downloaded for a high school student who attends a different high school, a non-senior who attends our school, or a non-high school student. Guest forms must be submitted to the Student Activities Office by Friday, April 10. Guest approval must be received before a guest ticket can be purchased online. Shortly after ticket sales close, students who purchased a ticket will receive an email to select their dinner table. Tables at Bolingbrook Golf Club seat 10 students. Ticket sales close at 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 19. All ticket sales are final.

Senior Awards

April 29, 2026

Senior Awards will be held on Wednesday, April 29, at 7:00 PM in the Clarence Johnson Auditorium. Seniors who are recipients of a community scholarship or academic award will receive an invitation by email in mid-April. Please note that only students being recognized will receive an invitation.

Six Flags Grad Night

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Grad Nite at Six Flags Great America will take place on Saturday, May 9, from 9:30 PM to 3:00 AM. The cost is $97 and includes admission, transportation, and an all-you-can-eat buffet. Season passes will not be accepted for this event. All students must use school-provided transportation. Interested students may reserve a spot through the Five Star Six Flags link. The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 15. A signed parent permission slip must also be submitted to the Student Activities Office by Wednesday, April 15. All ticket sales are final.

The tentative schedule for the evening is as follows:

• 7:00 PM Students arrive at North and meet in the Purple Gym
• 7:30 PM Buses depart
• 8:30 PM Arrival and check-in
• 9:30 PM Enter the park
• 11:00 PM to 12:00 AM Dinner
• 3:00 AM Depart Six Flags
• 4:00 AM return to North

Spotlight Assembly

Monday, May 11, 2026

The Spotlight Assembly will take place on Monday, May 11, in the afternoon. We will follow the assembly bell schedule. Seniors will report to the Fieldhouse immediately after sixth period for rehearsal and preparation. Seniors are asked to dress up for this event. Because this assembly occurs during the school day, attendance is limited to current students and staff

Caps and Gowns

Ordering Caps and Gowns

Can I wear a previously worn cap and gown from a friend or sibling?

• It is ok for students to use a purple cap and gown that was recently used by a friend or sibling who graduated from North.  If you are borrowing a cap and gown, you may want to still consider purchasing a “souvenir tassel” (which is the one graduates will wear on their cap and includes the graduation year).  The “mascot tassel” that Jostens offers is not meant to be worn on the graduation cap; it is meant to be a keepsake.  If you are borrowing a cap and gown that was recently used at one of our graduation ceremonies, please note that you’ll need to purchase a new stole.  The stole design has changed beginning with the Class of 2025. Students who planned to reuse a stole from a previous graduation (before 2025) must purchase the current version. 

Graduation Distinctions

• In early spring, seniors will find out if they’ve met the requirements for one of our graduation distinctions.  If they do, a gold tassel, gold stole, or gold cords may replace one of the standard ordered items.  As long as you’ve paid for a tassel and stole, or purchased a cap-and-gown unit, we’ll replace the items for you and ensure you have what you need.  The graduation distinctions will be based on a student’s cumulative weighted GPA at the end of seven academic semesters.  Student GPAs will not be rounded for these honors.  Due to the time it takes to calculate these GPAs once grades are finalized, in addition to ordering and distributing the appropriate regalia, these honors are based on a student’s cumulative GPA after the fall semester of their senior year.  

  • A senior will graduate with “Honors” if their cumulative weighted GPA is between 3.4 and 3.99.  This student will wear a gold tassel at graduation.

  • A senior will graduate with “High Honors” if their cumulative weighted GPA is between 4.0 and 4.39.  This student will wear a gold tassel and gold cords at graduation.

  • A senior will graduate with “Distinguished Honors” if their cumulative weighted GPA is 4.4 and above.  This student will wear a gold tassel, gold cords, and gold stole at graduation.  

Cap and Gown Distribution

• All cap and gown orders will be distributed after school on Tuesday, May 5, in the Commons.  Jostens will be on-site at our event for any last-second cap and gown purchases. If you have questions about ordering a cap and gown, please contact the Student Activities Office.

Graduation Rehearsal

Monday, May 11, 2026

Graduation rehearsal will take place on Monday, May 11, during seventh and eighth periods in the Fieldhouse. Attendance is required for all students who plan to participate in the graduation ceremony. Students who have a conflict should contact Mr. Mirandola.

Graduation

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Graduation will be held on Sunday, May 17, at noon on Carstens Field. A livestream will be available on YouTube for those unable to attend. The recording will remain available for later viewing. There is no limit to the number of guests when the ceremony is held outdoors. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will move to the Purple Gym. Each graduate will receive four graduation tickets, which will only be needed if the ceremony is indoors. Tickets will be handed out during our cap and gown distribution. Lost or damaged tickets will not be replaced.

Commencement is a dignified ceremony, and it is important to dress in a manner consistent with the tradition of formality on this occasion. While all students are required to wear the official District 99 regalia–our purple gown, purple cap, and purple & white stole and tassel- it is important that students dress in a formal manner on this occasion beneath their Commencement gowns as well. We strongly encourage students to wear collared shirts and ties, dress shoes, dress pants, and/or skirts or dresses. Additionally, please be aware that heels are prohibited in the stadium to protect the turf; however, wedges and flats are permitted.

Graduates being recognized for various academic distinctions will wear gold regalia. Students who have earned this distinction will have their purchased regalia swapped out with the gold item(s). The distinctions mentioned below are determined by weighted GPA after the seventh academic semester.

• Honors (cumulative 3.4 GPA and above): gold tassel
• High Honors (cumulative 4.0-4.39 GPA): gold tassel & gold cord
• Distinguished Honors (cumulative 4.4 GPA and above): gold tassel, gold cord, and gold stole

Please read these guidelines regarding appropriate graduation regalia. 

Other Information 

• Name Pronunciation: To ensure that each name is pronounced correctly during our end-of-year ceremonies, all seniors are required to complete this name pronunciation Google Form by Monday, April 6.
• Graduation Photos: VIP will be present at graduation to photograph each graduate. Families will receive additional information about photo purchases approximately one month before the ceremony.
• Flower Sales: Flower sales will be available at graduation as a fundraiser. Flower orders can be placed here and will be ready for pickup at the designated tent on campus during the ceremony.
• Legacy Brick: The District 99 Foundation offers families the opportunity to purchase a commemorative Legacy Brick to honor graduating seniors by adding their name to the Walk of Honor near the front entrance of North High. Families may also honor teachers, organizations, or alumni. Go to d99ef.org to place your order.