This Class of 2026 page will include information about prom, finals schedules, checkout details and more. Note: This is a living document and will be updated as Northfield High School finalizes additional dates, deadlines, and activities for graduating seniors. Please note that all dates are subject to change.
Senior Checkout by time and last name. 8:30-9:30: A-Dei 9:30-10:30: DeI-Hi 10:30-11:30: Ho-Men 12:30-1:30: Mer-Sal 1:30 – 2:30: San – Z 2:30 – 3:30 – Make ups
MANDATORY Graduation Practice 1-3 p.m.
All Fines must be paid to receive cap and gown
Yearbooks available for pick up
Senior Checkout Process
May 11 – 13: Senior Exams & Material Returns
All outstanding materials must be returned directly to the issuing teacher.
Items include: Textbooks, classroom materials, and loaner calculators.
May 14 – 15: Chromebook & Charger Collection
Seniors must return their assigned technology during the designated time blocks. Please bring all three components:
To ensure a smooth transition, students must follow this specific sequence:
START: Meet with your Counselor.
MID-PROCESS: Complete all remaining tasks (these can be done in any order).
FINISH: Visit your Alpha Administrator for final sign-off.
Schedule
Please report to the school during your assigned time block based on your last name:
Time
Last Name Alpha Group
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
A – Dei
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
DeI – Hi
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Ho – Men
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Break / Staff Lunch
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Mer – Sal
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
San – Z
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Make-ups
Pro-Tips for a Frictionless Check-Out
Clear All Fees: Ensure all library books, athletic uniforms, calculators and Chromebooks are accounted for prior to arrival to avoid delays.
Check the Clock: Please stick to your designated alpha window to keep wait times at the Counselor and Admin stations minimal.
May 22: Graduation Rehearsal (Mandatory) / Cap & Gown Pick-Up
1 p.m. in the Competition Gym
Graduation walk through/practice
Pick up cap/gown
Seniors who do not attend graduation practice or Senior Checkout are not permitted to attend the graduation ceremony.
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.
Regalia
Will be handed out at the Senior Awards ceremony on May 20. If students are unable to attend, regalia can be collected during rehearsal at Northfield on the 22nd.
No additional stoles, cords, or regalia is allowed; only regalia handed out at the Senior Awards ceremony or items covered under SB 23-202 are permitted.
Participation in the graduation ceremony requires all students to wear a cap and gown. Students who do not have the appropriate attire on the day of the event will unfortunately be unable to take part in the ceremony.
Remember, participation in this ceremony is a privilege, not a right.
The Ceremony – Visitor Information
Date/Time/Location: Thursday, May 28, 2026 – 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 clear bag policy; families are strongly encouraged to review the visitor guide.
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 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. Request support by May 14 at 4 p.m.
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.
School-Provided Bus Transportation from Northfield to DU
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. NOTE: If a student plans to take the bus, they should have indicated that on the transportation request form.
Via Your Own Transportation
No Later Than 11:30 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.
Parking: Designated graduation parking is offered for $10/vehicle (CASH ONLY). See the DU Visitor Guide for details and other options.
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 2026 gold tassel. Nothing can be worn and/or affixed to the outside of the graduation gown. The cap, gown, 2026 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 or items covered under SB 23-202 are 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.
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.
Students will be required to clear this ‘station’ at the Senior Checkout on May 21 to receive their cap and gown after rehearsal at Northfield on May 22.
Cash, check or money orders will be accepted during senior checkout.
Photos & Keepsakes
Lifetouch
Taking photos of graduates with diploma as they walk offstage.
Taking candids of students and friends before the ceremony.
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University of Denver
Offering DVD copies of the ceremony. See the visitor guide for order information.
