Posted on Parent Square 2/2/26:

Dear Parents, Guardians, and the Class of 2026,

COMMENCEMENT 2026 GENERAL INFORMATION

Commencement is the last time seniors will be together as a class. It is the largest event sponsored by Noblesville Schools, and for many individuals, it is the largest ceremony in which they will ever partake. The Noblesville High School commencement ceremony is a striking visual and emotional experience cherished by its participants, relatives, and friends. To preserve the special nature of the ceremony, graduates are urged not to do anything before, during, or after the ceremony that will detract from its significance and dignity. 

• To participate in the commencement ceremony, students must be eligible for graduation (all required credits are passed and completed) at the conclusion of the spring 2026 semester (May 29th). 

• The attire for the commencement is ceremonial: dress shirt with a collar, tie, and dress pants; dresses or dressy pantsuits are appropriate. Casual sandals, flip-flops, and tennis shoes are inappropriate. Graduates must use the approved cap and gown from Jostens for the ceremony. (NHS Cap and Gown can be seen here). Students who arrive for the commencement ceremony in inappropriate attire will be excluded from the ceremony. Extra decorations on caps and gowns are not permitted.

• Disruptive or disrespectful behavior by seniors during the weeks before commencement will not be tolerated. Seniors who are disruptive or disrespectful may be excluded from the commencement ceremony or be required to return to summer school to complete the requirements for graduation.

• A live web stream of the ceremony at www.HCTV2.com on their website.

 

COMMENCEMENT 2026 PRACTICE INFORMATION: TUESDAY, JUNE 2nd @ 2 PM 

• Commencement practice is mandatory to participate in the commencement ceremony.

• DON'T FORGET YOUR CAP, GOWN, AND TASSEL!

• If you received cords, please bring them to wear during the commencement ceremony. We do not have extra cords…don’t forget them!

• For practice, students will report directly to the Coliseum. 

• You will need to wear what you plan to wear for the commencement ceremony or bring those items with you to change into between practice and the ceremony.

• If you need transportation to the Coliseum for practice, dinner, and the ceremony, please click here. This will be one-way transportation to the Coliseum only. Students who are using transportation to the Coliseum will need to be at Gate 1 by 1 pm on June 2nd. Students who are not signed up will not be permitted to use school transportation. (Students will need to fill out this Google form through their Noblesville Schools account).

  • This sign-up will close on May 31st at 11:59 pm.

• Students will remain at the Coliseum after practice for their Senior Dinner before Commencement (see fairgrounds map below). 

• Parents and visitors are not permitted at the commencement practice, meal, or staging area before the ceremony.

• Students will enter on the north side of the Ball State Champions Pavilion.

• Fairgrounds Map (THIS HAS BEEN UPDATED DUE TO THEIR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS)

• Commencement and Practice Schedule (June 2nd, 2026)

 

2:00 p.m. Students report to Corteva Coliseum - Ball State Champions Pavilion

2:15 p.m. Announcements and Agenda

2:30 p.m. Commencement Walk-through

4:45 p.m. Senior Dinner available for all students via arrangements to be made

5:30 p.m.  Coliseum Doors open for public seating

6:00 p.m. Graduates report to the staging position

7:00 p.m. Ceremony begins (estimated end time is between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m.)

 

2026 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY INFORMATION

• The commencement ceremony will be held on June 2nd, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Corteva Coliseum, located at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

• Main Coliseum doors will open at 5:30. In years past, the Coliseum staff has been complimentary about how nice, calm, and respectful our guests were compared to other events. Thank you in advance for your kindness and support. 

• Please note that you will enter through a security checkpoint when you enter the coliseum. Be prepared to pass through metal detectors on your way in. 

• No tickets will be required for admittance into the ceremony. All general seating is first-come, first-served. 

• Parking for the ceremony will be $10 per vehicle. This parking fee is assessed by the Indiana State Fairgrounds, not Noblesville High School.

• We will have a photographer on-site to capture pictures of the graduates as they exit the stage with their diplomas. Information on how to purchase these pictures will be included in the commencement program. 

• ADA accessible parking is available throughout the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center.  Please look for signage and parking attendants to assist.  Patrons who need an ADA accessible entrance may utilize the designated drop-off areas directly adjacent to the front of the building.  When parking in the infield, if you require additional accessibility or use a mobility device, please use the tunnel covered by awnings at the southwest corner of the infield. (Refer to the attached map).

• Graduates are responsible for their own transportation, concluding the commencement ceremony - there will be no school transportation provided or available.

• Parents and/or guests are not permitted in the pre-ceremony staging area (Champions Pavilion)

• Graduates will walk alphabetically to allow parents to anticipate their entrance and the presentation of their diplomas. Exceptions: Seniors with a role in the commencement ceremony will enter first and sit in the first two rows.

• Commencement speakers are selected through a teacher panel process. This panel will select 2 speakers. Information on how to apply and audition will be sent to students via Canvas in the coming weeks. 

 

ADA/HANDICAP SEATING AND RESERVED SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER SEATING

Handicap (ADA) seating will be available in the designated ADA areas. ADA seating is located at the top of sections 200, 202, 206, 209, and 216 off the Main Concourse, as well as sections 300 and  302 off the North Deck (3rd Floor). All three floors are elevator-accessible. Each person requiring ADA seating will be allowed one companion to remain with them during the commencement ceremony. Please ask Coliseum staff for assistance as needed. 

• Requests for seating near the sign language interpreter or for visual impairments can be directed to Ms. Hannah Dwyer, senior class sponsor, at hannah_dwyer@nobl.k12.in.us. To honor your request, please email Ms. Dwyer by May 16th, 2026. Due to proximity needs, guests will only be permitted to reserve two (2) seats. The extra seat allows a caregiver to sit with the guest in need. 

SPECIAL NOTES

• Graduates will receive their caps and gowns before practice and commencement. We will update you once we have an exact date for these items. 

•  If you have not ordered a cap, gown, and tassel and you plan on walking in commencement, please do so as soon as possible. Please click here to order online.

• If you have graduation questions, please contact Mr. Jeff Harkin, Assistant Principal, at jeffrey_harkin@nobl.k12.in.us

 

Commencement Newsletter #2

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1. Diploma Name Check

   1. Please see the attached spreadsheet to check your name for the diploma print.

      1. These are printed ahead of time and will be printed exactly as they appear on the spreadsheet. 

      2. If you have corrections that need to be made, please email them to Mrs. Tonya Blevins by November 22nd

         • tonya_blevins@nobl.k12.in.us

 

1. Cap and Gown Ordering

   1. Online Store - here

      1. Only the cap, gown, and tassel are required for commencement ceremony participation, which is $41.95.

         • The tassel is included in the ‘cap and gown unit’ seen online

         • To order just the cap and gown unit on the website please scroll down till you get to the ‘Cap & Gown’ section

      2. Cap and Gown Unit 

      3. FYI: the price of the cap and gown in years past has increased after Winter Break due to the tighter timeline leading to our ceremony

 

1. Communication

   1. Parents/Guardians - all communication will occur via ParentSquare

   2. Graduates - please sign up for StudentSquare with the following information:

      1. Students can access it via the StudentSquare app on their personal phone or iPad or via the web. They log in using their school-issued Google account. 

      2. https://parentsquare.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4424188447117-Log-in-to-StudentSquare

 

1. General Information

   1. Commencement Information (more details to come after Winter Break)

      1. June 2nd

      2. 7 pm

      3. Indiana State Fairgrounds - Corteva Coliseum

   2. Who do I contact if I have questions regarding Commencement: 

Mr. Jeff Harkin

Assistant Principal

jeffrey_harkin@nobl.k12.in.us