Hello Seniors and families of seniors!

It is February, which means graduation is right around the corner!  We have finally been given county dates, so we can now update you on some important information.  Please read the entire email and mark your calendars to make sure that you do not miss anything. 

Graduation

• Graduation for North Gwinnett seniors is Saturday, May 23rd, at 8:30am at Gas South Arena. 

• All students graduating should arrive at the arena at 6:30am. This is crucial for timing to ensure that all students are in the correct order before the procession begins.

• More information will follow as we get closer to the date regarding parking, timing for guests, etc.

Graduation Practice with Senior Lunch & Field Day - MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!!!!!

• MANDATORY Graduation practice will be at 8:30am on Tuesday, May 19th at North Gwinnett High School commons

• Parking for this day is VERY TIGHT - please plan on carpooling and leave plenty of time to park.  We will keep the senior lot open, but all of you WILL NOT FIT in that space!!

• This is MANDATORY for all graduating seniors. Students should plan to arrive 10 minutes early in order to locate their seat, so we can begin promptly at 8:30am.

• Students will receive their 10 graduation tickets and parking pass for Gas South Arena at this time.

• Following Graduation Practice, we will have Senior Lunch and Field Day (11ish - 1pm) - a time for our seniors to be together, have some "good old fashioned" fun and celebrate this milestone together.  More info to come on this event... but plan to attend!

• We will be asking for parent volunteers for Lunch and Field Day - more information to come later this semester on that opportunity.

Senior Week and Honors Events - we will send you more details once all plans are finalized. Mark these dates for now.... 

• Senior Week will be May 4th - May 8^th - The last week of school for our seniors will include theme/dress up days and events to celebrate the end of this 13-year project!

• Saturday, May 16th - Service Breakfast (service seal recipients, peer leaders, freshman mentors, lunch bunch) - individual invitations will be sent

• Monday, May 18th - Honors Night (honor graduates, cords and awards from individual organization) - individual invitations will be sent

Senior Final Exams

• May 8th will be the last day of classes for seniors.  Because graduation is immediately after school ends for Gwinnett County schools, the seniors’ final exams will be moved up to ensure we get them all completed.  

• Senior Final Exams - May 11th - 13th  (1st-3rd periods in the Commons)

  • Monday 11th - Language Arts, World Languages, Career and Technical Arts Education

  • Tuesday 12th - Math, Social Studies

  • Wednesday13th - Science, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, PE/Health

  • Thursday 14th - make-up Senior Exams

• AP Exams are May 4th - 15th - If seniors are taking those exams, it is critical that they will need to STAY ENGAGED with our teachers.  Many will be offering study sessions during their class times after our seniors are "officially done with classes" to continue to support their preparation.  Your AP Exam takes priority over a final - if you have a conflict, plan on taking your final exam on the make-up day.

• If your student is exempting finals, then they will be officially finished with classes on May 8th.
   

Senior Class Website

Please "bookmark" to our NG Senior Class Website where we will continue to post new announcements and updates.  LINK HERE

Yearbook 

Yearbooks are NOT included in Senior Class Dues, be sure you purchase a yearbook before they sell out.  North Gwinnett's code is 1684  Yearbook Order Center

Updates from our Counselors

If you have any questions regarding credits required or graduation requirements, please have your student contact their guidance counselor - Link is HERE

Mid-Year transcripts will be available in mid-January. Below is information for the Class of 2026 regarding transcripts for college applications.

• COMMON APP: If you ordered a transcript for Common App during fall semester, you do NOT need to order one for the Mid-Year Report. These will be sent to Common App as soon as transcripts are available.  If you did not previously order a common app transcript, you need to order one through MyPaymentsPlus - order ONE transcript and that will be available to all schools that you apply to through Common App.  

• DIRECT TO SCHOOL: If you ordered a transcript to be sent directly to a school during fall semester, email your counselor to let them know if you want the mid-year transcript sent to that college/university. You do NOT need to order one on MPP.

• NEW APPLICATIONS: If you are applying to a new college (and it is not through Common App), order one transcript per school through MyPaymentsPlus.com under Fees and Activities.

Contact your counselor or amy.cornett@gcpsk12.org with any questions.

From our Graduation partners, Scholastic Images 

All of their items are OPTIONAL and not included in Senior Class Dues.

Congratulations, North Gwinnett Class of 2026!

Graduation will be here before you know it. It’s time to celebrate your hard work and share the big news with friends and family. This year’s official announcements feature the Commerce school crest and custom personalization—just like collegiate announcements.

🎓 How to Order:

• Order Online Now: www.scholasticimages.com

• Digital Flyer: Check out the attached flyer for package details.
• QR Code: Use the QR code on the flyer to jump straight to the shop.

📦 Key Details:

• Customization: Announcements are personalized with your full name.

• Convenience: Order packages are pre-built for easy shopping, or you can add individual items.
• Shipping: All orders ship directly to your home with tracking provided.

Don't wait—order today to ensure your announcements arrive in plenty of time for graduation season. We are so proud of you, Class of 2026!

If you have any questions throughout the senior year process, please feel free to contact Mrs. Baker at Kirsten.Baker@gcpsk12.org. 

The countdown is officially on!

Senior Class Sponsors Kirsten Baker, Megan McBee, & Abby Myles

Good Afternoon, Seniors and Senior Parents/Guardians. 

Can you believe we are already 6 weeks into your senior year?!  This year, time will fly faster than you could ever imagine!! Here are a few updates and frequently asked questions I've been receiving from seniors and parents of seniors: 

1. GRADUATION

We have not yet been given our Graduation date and time.  As soon as that gets set by the county, we will lock in all of our senior dates and share those with you, so you can add them to your calendar.  Last year we did not receive the date until December.

2. SENIOR CLASS DUES 

Senior Class Dues are open in MyPaymentsPlus.  The $175 senior dues pay for all the graduation fees for the arena, parking, printing, diplomas, regalia, as well as senior events, t-shirts, etc.  

This year IF YOU PAID FOR JUNIOR DUES LAST YEAR, then it will also include one free ticket to Prom for your senior.  

It DOES NOT include Homecoming - those tickets will be on GoFan later this month.

If you pay by September 30, 2025 then you will receive a bonus fall shirt.

Log-In to MyPayments Plus.  On the left side of the screen, choose the EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES button.   The easiest way to find the activity is to use the SEARCH feature on the EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES page...simply type in the name of the activity (SENIOR), and the activity will appear on screen.  If you do not find the event listed, it is likely you have already paid.  

​**Questions about dues should be sent to Kirsten.Baker@gcpsk12.org.

3. SENIOR WEBSITE

The Senior Class Webpage on our NGHS website has been updated and posted.  We suggest you bookmark this page and check back frequently for new information.  We have posted a senior checklist that could be helpful in completing some of the important tasks this year.

4. YEARBOOK UPDATE

Senior yearbook pictures must be taken at a Cady Studio. Please click the link to schedule your session: https://home.cady.com/ . If you are only interested in the yearbook package that includes a formal, a casual and a cap/gown photo, book the simple session for only $29. The deadline for senior pictures to be included in the yearbook is November 1, 2025. Any pictures taken after that date will NOT be included in the yearbook. 

Senior yearbook ads can be created and purchased for your senior at www.yearbookordercenter.com  with school code 1684. The deadline to submit those ads is also November 1, 2025. 

Questions about Yearbook should be sent to Colleen.Longe@gcpsk12.org

5. SENIOR CLASS SPONSORS 

Senior Class Sponsors are Megan McBee, Abby Myles with Kirsten Baker as the Graduation Administrator.  We will be partnering with our Senior Class Officers to build out events and activities for our seniors.

We all look forward to working with you this year.

If you have any general questions about Seniors, please email Kirsten.Baker@gcpsk12.org

Senior Information

Scholastic Images will be on campus at North Gwinnett on Thursday, August 28th during all lunches, so don’t miss out placing your orders for:

• Letter Jacket Orders for any student who has earned a letter!

  • Bring a $150 deposit to get the order started and proof of your letter (actual award letter patch, certificate, or note from coach/sponsor)!

  • We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!
     

• Class Ring Orders for ALL juniors and seniors!

  • Bring payment in full for the Mascot Ring Special ($333.90)!

  • Bring $100 deposit for Ultrium metal or $200 deposit for all other metals!

  • We’ll custom size you and walk you through the rest!
     

• Seniors, make sure to order your senior packages ASAP to ensure we have your size!

You can also order anytime online at www.scholasticimages.com or over the phone at (770) 614-9353! We can’t wait to Celebrate Your Most Meaningful Moments!

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Our graduation partner is Scholastic Images.  They have senior packages, swag, and announcements which are all optional and paid for by the individual family directly. 

Please visit our partners at www.scholasticimages.com and put in North Gwinnett for your school choice to see all the optional choices.

The direct link for optional Graduation Announcements is https://tinyurl.com/ngwinnann

Prom will be held on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 from 8pm-11pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Gas South District in Duluth. Tickets will be sold on GoFan.

Here’s everything you need to know for Prom 2026:

Where: The Gas South District

When: Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 8 pm-11 pm

Tickets: Tickets will be sold exclusively on the GOFAN app. Tickets will not be sold at the door. You must claim your ticket on GOFAN in order to attend.

Cost:

●       March 1-March 30 tickets will cost $75 each

●       April 1-May 1 tickets will cost $100 each

●       Guest Tickets:

Each student will be allowed to purchase one ticket for a guest. The ticket must be assigned to a specific person when they are purchased. If the guest goes to North, their ticket will be delivered to them via GOFAN. If the guest does not attend North, they will need to complete a form in order to receive a ticket. More information will be provided when tickets go on sale. The price will be determined by the purchase date.

Please note that tickets are assigned to individual students...tickets are NON-TRANSFERABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.  Do not show up at Prom with a ticket purchased for someone else.

On Prom Night: 

●       Bring your GOFAN Ticket on your device and your student ID (the StudentVue app on your phone will work). 

●       Enter the Gas South District using either entrance on Sugarloaf Parkway.  The entrance closest to Satellite is the most direct route to PARKING STRUCTURE #1 – parking will be complimentary (details to follow). 

●       Students using limos, buses, or students being dropped off/picked up will be able to use the drive between DECK #1 and the Convention Center.  Please use the attached map as a guide. 

●       Follow the signs to the main entrance of the Gas South District Convention Center and then make your way downstairs to the Prom.

●       Proof of the Pudding will serve heavy hors d'oeuvres and dessert throughout the evening. House of Music will provide an amazing light show for the music from DJ GB. 

●       Remember, all school rules apply to this off-campus event.  Finally, as it is for all school events, once you check in, you can't leave and return. 

Parking: Complimentary Parking is in DECK #1 only.  Please use the attached map for directions.

When is Prom 2026?  Prom 2025 will be Saturday, May 2 from 8-11 pm at the Gas South District in Duluth. 

I really want to come to the Prom, but I can't afford it. What should I do? At NGHS, we want everyone to be able to enjoy the Prom. Contact your guidance counselor ASAP to discuss some options.

I am technically classified as a Sophomore, but I earned enough credit for Junior status after Fall Semester, and I will graduate at the end of next year. Can I come to the Prom? Yes. Just have your guidance counselor e-mail Mrs. Holcombe and Dr. Grodzicki to let them know of your change in status.

Do I have to pay more if my date doesn't go to NGHS? Date tickets are determined by the date they are purchased. Tickets purchased in March are $75, and tickets purchased in April are $100.

Do I have to pay more if my date is a freshman or sophomore at NGHS? You do not. Date tickets are determined by the date they are purchased. Tickets purchased in March are $75, and tickets purchased in April are $100. 

Is it OK to come to the Prom solo? Yes! In 2025, 75% of the people who purchased tickets did so with groups of friends instead of a specific date.

Is there a dress code for the Prom? Yes. This is a formal event, and the attire should reflect that formality.

Will there be chaperones at the Prom? Absolutely. There is a very visible adult presence at the Prom. In 2025, this included the following: 3 uniformed Gwinnett Police Officers, 12 School Resource Officers, 30 adult chaperones, 9 NGHS administrators, and over 120 NGHS teachers/staff.

Will dinner be available at the Prom? Dinner will not be served; however, dessert and beverages will be provided.

I'm picking my child up after the Prom. What time should I be there? The prom is over at 11:00 pm. Please arrive no later than 11:00 pm.

Does North Gwinnett sponsor any sort of after-prom function? No. Many families host after-parties for their students, but NGHS does not sponsor an after-party.

When is next year's Prom? Mark your calendars! Next year’s prom is scheduled for May 8, 2027.

Other Questions: Please feel free to e-mail Mrs. Holcombe or Dr. Grodzicki, the Junior Class Sponsors, with any additional questions you may have at taylor.holcombe@gcpsk12.org or colette.grodzicki@gcpsk12.org.

• Senior Class Dues are paid on MyPaymentsPlus. 

  • Log-In to MyPayments Plus.  On the left side of the screen, choose the EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES button.   The easiest way to find the activity is to use the SEARCH feature on the EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES page...simply type in the name of the activity (SENIOR), and the activity will appear on-screen.  If you do not find the event listed, it is likely you have already paid. 

• Senior Class Dues are $175. Senior class dues cover all the graduation ceremony fees, regalia, printing, parking, cap and gown, diploma, senior class t-shirt, and senior week events. 

• BONUS: this year it also includes one FREE ticket to Prom if you paid Junior Dues last year.  Homecoming Dance tickets are NOT included.

• When you pay the fee, we collect sizes for your student's class t-shirt and cap and gown.  

• If you need assistance with Senior Class Dues, please contact Kirsten Baker at Kirsten.Baker@gcpsk12.org

• This is the year to start getting serious about these tests. I always suggest that students take each test at least once during their JUNIOR YEAR. 
• Students register for the SAT using their COLLEGE BOARD ACCOUNT on www.collegeboard.org.  Students register for the ACT using the following website:  www.act.org. 
• Any questions or concerns should be addressed to your student's Guidance Counselor.

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Congratulations, North Gwinnett Class of 2026!

Graduation will be here before you know it. It’s time to celebrate your hard work and share the big news with friends and family. This year’s official announcements feature the Commerce school crest and custom personalization—just like collegiate announcements.

🎓 How to Order:

• Order Online Now: www.scholasticimages.com

• Digital Flyer: Check out the attached flyer for package details.
• QR Code: Use the QR code on the flyer to jump straight to the shop.

📦 Key Details:

• Customization: Announcements are personalized with your full name.

• Convenience: Order packages are pre-built for easy shopping, or you can add individual items.
• Shipping: All orders ship directly to your home with tracking provided.

Don't wait—order today to ensure your announcements arrive in plenty of time for graduation season. We are so proud of you, Class of 2026!

Thank you very much and have a wonderful day!

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