Participation in Graduation Ceremony

In order to participate in the commencement exercises, students must have completed all of the graduation requirements prior to the established deadline for the graduating school year and be in good standing through the commencement date.

It is understood that the final responsibility for meeting the credit and course requirements for graduation rests with the student. The teachers are ready to assist students and/or parents any time they have a question regarding a student’s graduation status.

Class of 2026 Graduation information

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  • Jostens will meet with the seniors this Fall to discuss caps & gowns, announcements, and other Class of 2024 items and apparel.
  • Students are required to have a cap & gown to participate in the graduation ceremony. All other Jostens’ items are optional.
  • Caps & gowns are red for all students.
  • Students are welcome to borrow a cap and/or gown from a sibling or friend. Please make sure the condition of borrowed items is acceptable prior to the week of graduation.
  • Cap decorating guidelines will be provided at the spring senior meeting.

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“Lifer” Black Cords

  • For students who have attended CR Schools continuously for 12 years.
  • Signups will be later this Fall. Students will be notified of the deadline via student email and in the morning announcements.
  • Students must sign up prior to the deadline to receive a cord and appear in the “Lifer” yearbook photo.

“Three-Sport Student-Athlete” Red Cords

  • The senior completes each sports season in good standing with that sport.
  • The student earns a letter in all three seasons during the senior year.
  • Signups will be later this year. Students will be notified of the deadline via student email and in the morning announcements.
  • Students must sign up prior to the deadline to receive a cord.

“AAA-Academics, Arts & Athletics” White Cords

  • Academics: The student completes their school career with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Arts: A student completes participation in band, choir, or a play during their senior year.
  • Athletics: The student completes the season in good standing and earns a letter in one or more sports during the senior year.
  • Signups will be later this year. Students will be notified of the deadline via student email and in the morning announcements.
  • Students must sign up prior to the deadline to receive a cord.

“National Honor Society” Gold Cords

  • Student must be a member in good standing at the time of graduation.

“FFA” Blue & Gold Cords

  • Students must be a member in good standing at the time of graduation and have earned their State Degree.

“FBLA” Blue & White

  • Student must be a member in good standing at the time of graduation and have had competed at both the Regional and State levels.

“AVID” Platinum Cords

  • Completed 1-year in High School and passed.
  • Students must sign up prior to the deadline to receive a cord.

  • Dress code for graduation:

    -Clothing under the gown must be school appropriate and clean. This is a formal ceremony so please wear professional attire (button-down shirts, slacks, dresses, skirts). No tennis shoes or flip-flops. Newer, clean cowboy boots/Romeos are acceptable. Heels must have a back strap. High heels and stilettos are not advised due to the amount of walking. Students may decorate their caps and all decorated caps must be approved by administration. Cap decorating information will be reviewed at the Senior Meeting. Cords, sashes, stoles, and other regalia must be academic, career, or culturally applicable and approved prior to deadline. Please iron your gown before the ceremony. If a student is in need of appropriate dress attire, please contact the administration.

TBD

  • District-Directed–follow athletic guidelines for games

  • Cost is determined by Bell Studios each school year.
  • These headshots are used for the yearbook.
  • If you do not have your headshot taken, your picture will not be included.

TBD

TBD

  • No tickets will be required to attend.

Dates: CRHS 2026 Graduation Week

Baccalaureate:
TBD

Senior Procession to MS/ES:
TBD

Senior Parade–Provided by parents:
TBD

Senior Awards Night:
TBD

Senior Breakfast:
TBD

Moving Up Assembly/Senior SlideShow:
TBD

Graduation Practice: Mandatory

Commencement Ceremony:
7:00 pm
Rocket Stadium

Contact Information

Scholarship and Community Service:
Amy Marston

Administration:
James Kiefer

Student Fees:
Debbie Shulke