Graduation

2026 Graduation Ceremony will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 2:00 pm

Location: Dr. Jim Vaszauskas Center for the Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield, TX 76063

Senior Arrival Time: 11:45 AM; Please enter at the back of the building.

Families and Friends Arrival Time: 1:00 PM

Graduation Tickets: All tickets are assigned. Please complete this form to request tickets.

Graduation will be live streamed on YouTube: Graduation will be streamed live on the GCISD YouTube channel. You are welcome to share this link with any families or friends who are not able to attend graduation: https://www.youtube.com/c/GCISDTV. On the night of the event, you will click the link and then “live” to find the iUPrep Graduation stream.

Parking: Parking is free.  There is plenty of parking onsite.

Senior Graduation Live Lesson: 5/11/2026 in Mrs. Carlin's live lesson room

Photos: Ceremony Pictures will be taken and shared with families.  This includes a picture with their cap, gown, and diploma directly after exiting the stage.  Professional Senior Photoshoots with cap and gown and other poses are not provided at graduation.  This may be something you want to schedule on your own outside of the graduation ceremony. 

Senior Regalia: We celebrate our seniors in many different ways through cords and regalia. Please see your canvas course for approved regalia and a permission form for additional regalia.  All regalia must be approved. Our current regalia is listed below. This is subject to change.

• • Valedictorian/Salutatorian: special stole and medal

  • Top Ten: Gold Stole

  • National Honor Society: White Stole

  • ASL Honor Society: Navy Stole

  • Since 9th Grade: Double Orange & Purple Cords

  • Wisely’s Parliament: Twisted Purple & White Cords

  • Owl Pal: Twisted Purple & Orange Cords

  • ASL Honor Society: Twisted Red, White, and Blue Cords

  • National Art Honor Society: Rainbow Cords

  • French Honor Society: Twisted Red, White, and Blue Cords

  • DECA: Double Royal Blue and White Cords

  • iHOOT: Light Blue Cords

  • Dean’s List Fall and Spring: Gold Cords

  • At least 100 Hours of Community Service during Senior Year: Green Cords

  • CCMR (College/Career/Military Readiness): Silver Cords

Graduation cap decorating: Seniors are welcome to decorate their graduation caps. Please note that the following guidelines will be enforced: 

• • Items on cap can not be elevated higher than 3”.

  • Nothing can hang off the cap.

  • Quotes, sayings, artwork, etc., must align with the iUniversity Prep community agreements.

  • If you have questions or would like to have your ideas reviewed, please contact your homeroom/pride teacher. Caps will be reviewed before the ceremony. If it does not align with these rules, a plain purple cap will be provided.

Seniors not attending graduation: Diplomas will be mailed to the address on file following graduation. If your address has changed, please email Danielle.McKee@gcisd.net ASAP to change it. 

As we continue to finalize details about the event, we will publish them here.  Pay close attention to Virtual Vine, Announcements from your homeroom Prof, and check here often for updates!

Seniors!  It is time to order your Cap and Gown. The deadline for students to order a cap without extra cost is end of January.

Please go to this site: https://www.balfour.com/shop/cap-gown-a0243762a0000?smi=134141 (The picture looks blue, but it is really a purple cap and gown.)

Valedictorian/Salutatorian: special stole and medal

Top Ten: Gold Stole

National Honor Society: White Stole

ASL Honor Society: Navy Stole

Since 9th Grade: Double Orange & Purple Cords

Wisely’s Parliament: Twisted Purple & White Cords

Owl Pal: Twisted Purple & Orange Cords

ASL Honor Society: Twisted Red, White, and Blue Cords

National Art Honor Society: Rainbow Cords

French Honor Society: Twisted Red, White, and Blue Cords

DECA: Double Royal Blue and White Cords

iHOOT: Light Blue Cords

Dean’s List Fall and Spring: Gold Cords

At least 100 Hours of Community Service during Senior Year: Green Cords

CCMR (College/Career/Military Readiness): Silver Cords

You can also order other regalia like class rings and announcements.

This will be updated soon.

Graduation 2025 Hotel Information

Graduation Venue: Dr. Jim Vaszauskas Center for the Performing Arts (Mansfield ISD Center for the Performing Arts)

Hotel options within 5 miles of venue:

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mansfield TX

1503 Breckenridge Rd, Mansfield, TX 76063

+18174056418

1.3 miles

Hampton Inn & Suites Mansfield

1640 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd, Mansfield, TX 76063

+18175390060

1.5 miles

Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas Mansfield

1480 US, 1480 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd, Mansfield, TX 76063

+18174732700

1.7 miles

Best Western Plus Mansfield Inn & Suites

775 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd, Mansfield, TX 76063

+18175390707

4.9 miles

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mansfield

201 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd, Mansfield, TX 76063

+18174538722

4.1 miles

Comfort Inn & Suites Mansfield

175 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd, Mansfield, TX 76063

+18174538848

4.1 miles

If you would like a block of rooms for your family, please contact your hotel of choice to request a block.

iUPrep will not be able to secure blocks of rooms.

• Graduation Memories: What an unforgettable celebration! We’re so proud of the Class of 2025 and thrilled to share the moments we captured during this special day.

• 📸 Take a look at the photo albums below and relive the joy, pride, and #ExcellenceAnywhere spirit that filled the room!

  • Portraits: View Album

  • Diploma Handshakes: View Album

  • Candid Moments: View Album

• Feel free to download and share your favorite snapshots—we loved celebrating you!