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Graduation 2026

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Graphic titled “Save the Dates – Class of 2026” with a calendar image and pushpin. Key dates listed: Senior Awards Ceremony (invite only) on May 26, 2026; last full day of classes for seniors on May 27, 2026; mandatory graduation rehearsal on May 28, 2026; and commencement ceremony at NIU on May 29, 2026.

Graduation 2026

Friday, May 29 at NIU Convocation Center

The 2026 Central High School Graduation Ceremony will be held at the NIU Convocation Center on the campus of Northern Illinois University on Friday May 29, 2026. The live stream link will be posted soon.

Graduation is just around the corner, and we are looking forward to celebrating this important milestone with our Central High School seniors and their families. To help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, we encourage you to take a few minutes to watch the video below.

It includes important details about arrival, parking, seating, and what to expect on the day of the ceremony. A little preparation now will help make this a memorable and stress free celebration for your family.

WATCH: Your Guide to the Big Day

Herff Jones Information for Cap and Gown

Information – Coming Soon

Senior Fees

To pay senior fees, the parent/guardian must make the payment in the Parent Portal in Skyward.  

Graduation Live Stream

Graduation 2025

Past live streams

2024 Photo Information

Please click the link to fill out the information form for graduation photos

Empire Photography

2023 Photos are Online!

Go to www.gradphotonetwork.com, search by event “Central High School Grad 5.23.2023” and then search by last name.