CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2025! 

REMINDERS TO EARLY GRADUATES 

The faculty and staff here at Northwest Cabarrus High School would like to congratulate you on your upcoming graduation! To prepare you for the senior events in the upcoming months, please keep the following in mind… 

Are you planning on attending the 2025 NCHS graduation ceremony? 

• We hope that you make plans to attend the 2025 NCHS graduation ceremony. If you intend to participate in our graduation ceremony Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cabarrus Arena, you will need a cap and gown. Orders for caps and gowns (and other senior items) should be placed with Jostens. If you have not already ordered a cap and gown through Jostens and plan on attending the ceremony, please contact Jostens immediately. You will need to pick up graduation information at the school as we get closer to the date.  
• Graduation attire to be worn under the gown is required at rehearsal and ceremony. Failure to wear attire at either will prevent you from participating in the ceremony. 
• Attendance at the graduation practice is required-please be sure to look at the school website and CCS website as we get closer to the date/time. 
• If you do not wish to participate in the ceremony, please notify Mrs. Gladin. Diplomas will be awarded at the graduation ceremony in May, so if you do not attend, please contact Mrs. Gladin or Student Services to make arrangements to receive your diploma. 

How will you find out about other upcoming senior events? 

• You will be responsible for obtaining senior updates and information for these events during the second semester. Make sure we have your correct address, phone number, and email address for any information that we will send. 
• All information will be communicated; it is imperative that you follow our social media and that your contact info is correct with Mrs. Lopez. Be sure to periodically check the senior info web page on the NCHS website (located under the Students tab), the NCHS web announcements and the Student Services web page. Also, please follow us on Twitter @NCHS_SS and our Facebook is www.facebook.com/NCHS-Student-Services 

Do you still owe fees? 

• Check the list of seniors that have outstanding fees (check with Mrs. Lopez in the office). Pay any previous fees that you may owe. Also, pay any CURRENT fees (science fee, math fee, damage or lost book fee, club fund-raiser money, cafeteria fees, etc.) You will not be allowed to participate in any senior events until all fees have been paid. 

And since you are no longer enrolled at NCHS… 

• If you need to return to campus during the spring for any reason, you will need to come through the office and sign in/out as a visitor. You are not allowed to visit friends during school hours. You are also not allowed to visit teachers unless the teacher notifies the office in advance of your visit. 

Who should you contact if you have questions? 

Margaret Gladin – Graduation Coordinator  

margaret.gladin@cabarrus.k12.nc.us 

(704) 260-6720 ext. 45238 

Toni Bellon – Student Services

toni.bellon@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

  (704) 260-6720 ext. 45170 

DeAnna Carpenter – Student Services  

deanna.carpenter@cabarrus.k12.nc.us 

(704) 260-6720 ext. 76725 

Graduation Practice

Monday, May 19, 2025 @ 3:30pm

Cabarrus County Arena

You need to come dressed in what you plan to wear the graduation. If you have not received your stoles and cords, you will receive tham at practice.

You need to ensure all fees are paid before graduation. We will be checking fees, and you will not be able to participate until all of your fees are paid. 

Graduation Ceremony

Thursday, May 22, 2025 @ 7:30 pm

Graduate arrival time - 5:30 pm

Cabarrus Arena and Events Center

*Tickets are not required for NCHS Graduation

Graduation Attire

For students wearing a dress: 

• Dress

  • School dress code appropriate; color and pattern must not be obscene, fluorescent, or be able to be seen through the gown. 

• Skirt/Blouse

  • Business Casual—a colored skirt that follows the same criteria above and a solid white dress shirt.

  • The skirt/dress must not be longer than your gown, not show at the top of your gown, and be no more than 3 inches above the knee 

  • School-appropriate dresses must have straps at least 2 inches across the shoulder. (No strapless gowns)

  • A white collar attached to the gown is permissible if desired.

  • Prom/party dresses, evening wear, and sundresses are not appropriate for graduation.

• Shoes

  • Dark-colored or neutral shoes.  Sandals with a heel strap are permitted. 

  • Flip-flops are NOT appropriate for graduation.  

  • High heels are permissible, but remember that you will be doing a lot of walking and climbing up and down stairs.

For students wearing slacks and a shirt:

• Shirt

  • A plain, white dress shirt with a white collar; polo shirts are NOT appropriate for graduation.

• Pants

  • Solid dark or khaki dress slacks (no cargo pockets). Jeans, shorts, and other non-dress pants are not appropriate for graduation.

• Shoes

  • Solid black, navy, brown, or tan dress shoes

  • Sneakers, flip-flops, sandals, boots, and other non-dress shoes are not appropriate for graduation. 

  • Boat shoes are permissible if leather and unscuffed.

• Socks

  • Socks are required with all shoes. Designs are acceptable if worn under pants and must not be obscene.

• Tie

  • All ties are acceptable; however, the visible part (knot and inch below) must be an appropriate solid color. It may not be seen if the tie has a design or pattern on the lower section.

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• • Peace Lilies

Each year, students have the opportunity to purchase a peace lily as a heartfelt tribute to honor or remember a loved one during the graduation ceremony. For $28.00 (plus a $2.00 processing fee), your peace lily will be elegantly displayed on the graduation stage and will be available for pickup after the ceremony. All payments must be made through the K-12 Payment Center. Please use this link to order a lily. 
Orders must be submitted by 5/16.

All cap and gown orders must be placed by April 1 by visiting Jostens. 

Jostens will be on campus on February 25^th from 10:30-1 to deliver those caps and gowns already purchased. 

• Final official NCHS transcripts will be sent to the College / University submitted to the google form as soon as final grades are posted and stored. Transcript requests after graduation should be submitted to Transcript Request and select the "graduate" option.
• Final official NCHS transcripts for student athletes with active NCAA profiles will be uploaded to the NCAA portal as soon as final grades are posted and stored.
• Seniors that completed courses through Rowan Cabarrus Community College should request a transcript from Rowan Cabarrus Community College to provide to the College / University they will be attending.

Prom

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! PAY ATTENTION TO DATES AND READ DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!!

                                                              IT'S TIME TO GET READY FOR PROM!

Prom Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2025

Venue: 601 Milestone Venue

Address: 601 Warren C. Coleman Blvd, Concord, NC 28025

Time: 8:00pm to 12:00am *******YOU MUST BE AT PROM/IN THE DOOR BY 9:00PM OR THERE WILL BE NO ENTRY********

Attire: Ladies please, where appropriate attire, this means no excessive cleavage, no slits or dresses that are mid-thigh high and show undergarments or close sight of private areas. Please make sure your body isn't overly exposed. If deemed inappropriate you will not be able to attend prom. Gentlemen must wear formal attire, tuxedo/suit (no jeans) no sagging pants; NO tennis shoes allowed (Dress shoes, Chuck Taylors, Nike Dunks, Cowboy boots are fine).  

**In order to attend prom, you must make sure all your school fees have been paid, this includes cafeteria fees as well. **

Only students currently in their junior and senior year can attend prom. However, an underclassman can attend prom as a date, if invited by a junior or senior. 

Prom Packets: Will be available to pick up in the front office on Monday, March 17th, 2025. You have to pay your fees first before you can get a packet. Announcements will be made.

Prom Tickets: Will go on sale Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, and close out on Monday, April 21st, 2025, by midnight. You must turn your prom forms/packets in first before you purchase a prom ticket (if paid before approval reimbursements will not be made) The cost per ticket is $75. You will pay for prom tickets on the K12 payment center under prom 2025. Announcements and Reminders will be made.

Be mindful: If you are suspended for drugs or fighting, you will not be able to attend prom. 

IF you have questions, please see Mrs. Landers or Mrs. Taylor. 

SCREENING:

• All graduates, families, and guests will be searched and screened upon entry. Be prepared to go through a metal detector or wand station. Guest bags will be searched upon arrival.

CCS Graduation Prohibited Items

Please leave these items in your vehicle.

• noisemakers, whistles, airhorns, bells, etc.

• balloons, posters & banners

• glass (vases, etc.)

• tobacco, cigarettes, vaping paraphernalia, etc.

• alcohol

• weapons, guns, knives, etc.

• Any items banned from high school property

Graduation Speeches

Each year at graduation, two students are chosen to provide one of two speeches: the welcome speech and the keynote speech. It is an honor and privilege to speak at the graduation ceremony, and we urge you to submit a speech for consideration. Both speeches are due at 2:15pm on April 7^th. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED LATE! To learn more about each speech and submit, please click the link below. 

Submit Here

Scholarship Ceremony

The senior scholarship ceremony will be held on May 9^th beginning promptly at 8am in the main gym. Parents, if you are attending, please go directly to the gym to sign in; do not go to the office. Seniors, you need to come dressed in your cap and gown. If you have been awarded a scholarship, please let us know by completing this form.

Senior Walk

The senior walk will begin immediately following the scholarship ceremony, which will be approximately 9:30. Parents, if you are not attending the scholarship ceremony, you may begin lining up at 9:20 along the roadside (NW Cabarrus Dr.). We realize parking is limited, but we ask that you do NOT park along that road so that parents, families, and students can stand and cheer on our seniors as they walk by on their way to Boger. 

Senior Picnic

Seniors will return to school around 9:50, and they will then change clothes and head to the football field for a day of fun and food. Please be on the lookout for information from the PTSO about volunteering time or providing supplies.