May 23Rehearsal at Northfield: Seniors must attend graduation rehearsal at Northfield High School on Friday, May 23, at 1 p.m. in the competition gym. Seniors who do not attend graduation practice or Senior Checkout are not permitted to attend the graduation ceremony. Remember, participation in this ceremony is a privilege, not a right.
Seniors who do not attend graduation practice or Senior Checkout are not permitted to attend the graduation ceremony. Remember, participation in this ceremony is a privilege, not a right.
Cap & Gown Pick-Up
May 23 – following graduation rehearsal practice
Students will not receive their cap and gown on this day unless fees are paid, the senior checkout process is complete and the student meets graduation requirements.
The Ceremony – Visitor Information
Date/Time/Location: Friday, May 30, 2025 – 1:00 PM – University of Denver’s Ritchie Center
Tickets: Not required! Doors open at 12 p.m. and all attendees will pass through a metal detector. DU has a strict bag policy; families are strongly encouraged to review the visitor guide linked below.
Venue Information: DU’s comprehensive visitor guide answers all your questions about the day of graduation – including parking, entry procedures, prohibited items, accessibility and more.
Concessions: Available for purchase during the ceremony.
Parking: Designated graduation parking is offered for $10/vehicle (CASH ONLY). See the DU Visitor Guide linked above for details and other options.
Interpretation Services: Family and friends needing Spanish translation can meet DPS translators near the Ritchie Center Hall of Fame wall at the North entrance.
Graduation Ceremony Conduct: Graduation is of great importance to all Northfield students, their families and friends. Graduates and guests are expected to conduct themselves respectfully and properly at all times to ensure the entire graduation ceremony is dignified, visible and audible to all in attendance. Please refrain from shouting, whistling, etc., as graduates are introduced. The DU Ritchie Center prohibits the presence of balloons, bullhorns and/or all other disruptive devices. We want all guests to enjoy their experience and hear the names of their graduating seniors.
No Later Than 10:15 AM at Northfield’s south staff parking lot for seniors using school-providedoptional bus transportation to/from the venue. Busses leave promptly at 10:30 AM.
No Later Than 11:45 AM at DU Ritchie Center for graduating seniors who do not require bus transportation. Proceed to the Hamilton Gym for check-in and to participate in a rehearsal.
Dress Requirements – All Graduates
All graduates are expected to dress in a manner that befits the dignity of the occasion. Dress up! Graduates may not attend the ceremony in shorts, t-shirts, torn jeans or flip flops. No graduating senior is allowed to participate in the ceremony without the appropriate apparel.
1. Wear the authorized navy blue graduation cap, gown and 2025 gold tassel. Nothing can be worn and/or affixed to the outside of the graduation gown. The cap, gown, 2025 gold tassel and school-issued honor stole/cord(s) is the dress code.
2. No additional stoles, cords, or regalia is allowed; only regalia handed out at the Senior Awards ceremony is permitted.
3. Decorated caps are allowed. See the decorating guidelines below.
4. No purses or other items are allowed at a graduate’s seat during the ceremony. If a purse/bag is left in the staging area, Northfield is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
5. Under the graduation gown, please dress appropriately; this includes dresses, skirts, dress pants, neckties and dress shoes.
Regalia
Will be handed out at the Senior Awards ceremony on May 21.
Cap Decorating
Graduation has a uniform which includes the cap, gown and school-issued regalia, such as honor cords and the IB stole. Decorating a cap is a graduate’s opportunity to represent oneself, academic passions and interests.
The decoration of graduation caps must be school appropriate. All caps are checked prior to graduation during staging in the Hamilton Gym, and any deemed inappropriate are replaced with a plain cap. If a replacement cap is not available, graduating seniors may not be able to participate in the ceremony. Appropriateness guidelines are outlined in our school handbook.
Follow these guidelines when decorating a graduation cap:
Make the decoration meaningful. Include a symbol of academic passion, athletic team or club participation, an inspirational quote or photo. Thank a parent/guardian, grandparent, teacher and/or friend. Recognize a college or university, or branch of the military.
Only the flat top area of the cap may be decorated. There may be nothing hanging down from the side of the cap.
Decorations must be flat on the surface of the cap. 3-D creations are prohibited.
Caps can NOT:
Contain any advertisement, symbols, abbreviations, initials, words, slogans, patches or pictures that: refer to drugs or controlled substances, tobacco, alcohol or weapons, or be of a sexual nature.
Denote an affiliation with gangs, or advocate drug use, violence, illegal activity or disruptive behavior, which is detrimental to the safety and welfare of other students.
