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Please refer to the guide above for any and all questions regarding NOW arena.
This includes parking and accessibility accommodations.
Graduaton REHEARSAL
Graduaton REHEARSAL
Friday, May 14th 2027
8:00 AM in the main gym at PHS. Practice is essential in order to understand the progression of the ceremony before your arrival at NOW Arena. Allow at least 2.5 hours for practice. Attendance is mandatory! After, some of the local elementary schools invite you to stop by as an alumni (schedule below).
Photography:
Photography:
Photos of this year's graduation ceremony will be taken by Visual Image Photography (VIP). You will receive an email about a week after graduation with information on how to view and order. Please contact VIP at support@vipis.com with any questions.
Cap & Gown Payment
Cap & Gown Payment
The cost of your cap, gown and tassel is $40 and is ordered through My School Bucks account. Please check your MySchoolBucks account ONLINE not the app for your full purchase history to avoid ordering doubles.
2027 TICKETS, Cap & Gown Distribution
2027 TICKETS, Cap & Gown Distribution
Everything will be distributed to seniors during cap our gown pick up event
All obligations to the school must be cleared before we issue the cap/gown and tickets. This includes any outstanding fees, iPad payments, detentions, uniforms for athletics or activities, and summer school signup for July/August graduates. All fees are posted in the MySchoolBucks App.
We suggest taking your gown out of the packaging when home and hanging it up or steaming it to remove creases prior to graduation day.
Each student will be given 8 tickets for graduation with their cap and gown regalia during the school day. The ticket limit is meant to keep attendance at a NOW Arena at a reasonable level. We do realize that some family situations may require more than 8 tickets. In order to alleviate anxiety around this significant occasion in your child’s life, be aware additional tickets may be requested from administration if needed. If your family is in need of additional graduation tickets, please contact Ashley Volgi at AJVolgi@d211.org to request additional tickets.
Graduation Ordering FAQs:
If you have more than one senior graduating you must complete the cap & gown ordering process for each child.
The cap, gown and tassel unit is the only item you must order to participate in the graduation ceremony.
The fee on the Jostens ordering site shows $0 because you must pay for the cap & gown through your My School Bucks account at Palatine High School.
If your family qualifies for free/reduced lunch, only your student’s cap & gown fees will be waived. Any additional Jostens purchases will not be waived and must be paid for by your family!
To verify if you’ve paid check your myschoolbucks account ONLINE NOT THE APP or please call the school and ask to speak with the cashier at PHS. Contact Information: Ms. Wolter (847-755-1600)
If you missed submitting your cap and gown measurements there will be extra caps and gowns distributed by Jostens directley on graduation day (sizes can not be confirmed).
2026 SEnior Exemptions and Final Exams
2026 SEnior Exemptions and Final Exams
Students who have met their senior requirements may be exempt from their final exams this semester. Students should check in with each of their teachers specifically if they are unsure.
Seniors who are required to take a final exam(s), must attend school during finals week May 18th-20th
2026 Elementary School Visits:
2026 Elementary School Visits:
Senior iPad Information
Senior iPad Information
1. iPad Return OR Purchase Options
I am RETURNING my iPad
During Cap & Gown Distribution bring:
Your iPad
Your charging cable
Your charging block
Before entering the drop-off line:
Set your lock screen code to 1234
Remove your iPad from its case
Have your device and accessories ready to hand in
Staff will collect and verify your device and accessories before you continue to pick up your cap and gown.
OR I am PURCHASING my iPad
If you purchased your iPad the week before May 12:
No receipt is needed.
Staff will verify your purchase on-site.
If you purchased your iPad on May 12:
Bring a copy of your purchase receipt.
(Printed or digital is fine. This confirms your payment while our system updates.)
Without a receipt, we may not be able to verify your purchase immediately.
2. What Happens After You Purchase Your iPad?
Your iPad will be released from school management after graduation is completed (not before).
After that, On May 27th following finals, the iPad will be sent a command to wipe the iPad clean. Students will have to set up their iPad with a PERSONAL account once this is done.
Do not attempt to reset your iPad before graduation.
You will lose access to graduation information, apps, and services you may still need.
3. Backing up your notes and files to a personal account
Download your files using Google Takeout
This creates a downloadable archive of everything in your Drive.
Visit: https://takeout.google.com/
Save it to: your personal computer, flash drive, or a personal Gmail account.
Your District 211 Google account will be disabled on September 1st so be sure to complete this before that date!
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