As we near the end of May, I want to provide some important information for the Class of 2025. It is hard to believe that almost 13 years of schooling has passed for our seniors. When our Seniors entered Kindergarten, the year was 2012. President Barack Obama was still in his first term in office and gearing up for his reelection bid, the highest grossing movie was The Avengers and Gotye's song Somebody That I Used To Know was the top single. A gallon of gas hit a high of $3.60 and a gallon of milk was $3.50.

As these Seniors entered 9th grade in September of 2021 schools "returned" to normal academic programming from our previous COVID restricted programming. Through it all, these amazing individuals persevered and rose to the challenge. Our Seniors have much to celebrate, as they write the last words to this chapter of their lives and prepare for new challenges and accomplishments.

Please review the information below and do not hesitate to contact the NTHS Main Office at (716)807-3600 with any questions or concerns.

Proudly Yours,

Bradley W. Rowles

• The following content is prohibited: profanity, drug/alcohol references, language that reflects political partisanship, language that is disparaging/harassing/bullying towards others, language that is discriminatory, or language that otherwise creates a material disruption of the graduation event for any other students or staff.

• NO 3-D Objects; such as signs, stuffed animals, bells, or objects that may rest on the cap.

• NO Noise Makers; your cap CANNOT make noise. NO bells, horns, or any noise makers.

• NO Light-Up-Displays; your cap cannot include any electrical or light up components that would be distracting or a potential fire hazard.

• NO extensions beyond the perimeter of the cap; nothing can lay perpendicular thus allowing us to see the decoration beyond eye level. Nothing may also hang from the edge of the cap except the school approved tassel.

• ALL decorations must lay flat on the cap.

• Thank a parent, family member, teacher, coach, ….

• Recognize the college/university you will be attending, branch of the military enlisting, career pathway

• A symbol to show a hobby or passion

All decorated caps must be given to the Senior Class Advisors, with the student’s full name written on the inside, by no later than Thursday, June 12th (M.U.D. Ceremony). Graduation caps will be checked by NTHS staff and returned to graduating students the morning of commencement on Sunday, June 29th. NTHS Administration reserves the right to confiscate any cap that violates the expectations listed above.

Please be careful of your decorating choices, as additional caps will not be given to graduating seniors.

Failure to follow the expectations listed above will result in the confiscation of your inappropriately decorated cap and a temporary replacement cap will be provided for our commencement ceremony.

Dear Class of 2025 Families,

I would like to congratulate you on the effort you have put forth on behalf of your graduating senior. It has been a long journey, but well worth the work. I would like to share with you some pertinent information about graduation and ask for your cooperation. The graduation ceremony is Sunday, June 29, 2025, @ 10:00 am at Artpark in Lewiston.

Please be aware of the following:

Each graduate will receive 8 tickets for guest use. Students will receive their 8 tickets following our Commencement Rehearsal on Friday, June 27th. Please call (716-807-3600) the NTHS Main Office with any ticket related questions.

Graduates should be at Artpark by 9:15 am to pick up a 3 x 5 card with his / her name on it at the pavilion, as they enter the park. Students will also receive their decorated cap that was reviewed by NTCSD staff at this time.

Family and guests may enter the theater at 9:30 am (this time is set by the venue). It is general seating.

Parking is available in authorized areas only... NOT on the street. Parking is free - please use South Fourth Street to enter Artpark.

GRADUATES SHOULD LEAVE THEIR VALUABLES WITH YOU.

GRADUATES WILL BE DENIED THE PRIVILEGE OF APPEARING ON STAGE IF THEY COME INAPPROPRIATELY DRESSED TO THE GRADUATION CEREMONY. PROPER ATTIRE IS A MUST FOR EACH GRADUATE. ANY GRADUATE WHO COMES TO THE CEREMONY IN SNEAKERS, SHORTS OR ANY OTHER INAPPROPRIATE DRESS UNDER THEIR GOWN WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE LINE AND DENIED THE PRIVILEGE OF APPEARING ON STAGE.

During the ceremonies, there will be no picture taking in the main aisles so as not to block the view of other parents and guests. If you want to take pictures, you may do so from the outside left and right aisles only. Also, a photographer from UPSTATE IMAGES will be taking pictures of your graduate after they’ve exited the stage. These pictures will be available for purchase. More information will be available as we near our Commencement Ceremony.

Presentation flowers may be given to graduates after they come off the stage at the exit side of the stage only. No flowers may be carried on stage.

Please refrain from clapping until ALL students have received their diploma. At the conclusion of the ceremony, guests should REMAIN IN THEIR SEATS UNTIL ALL THE GRADUATES HAVE LEFT THE THEATER.