Front Entrance of MHS

Senior Year & Graduation Information


GRADUATION DAY

  • Date, Time and Place:

    Graduation will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 3:00 pm at the NOW Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL. Seniors need to report to the NOW Arena by 2:00 pm. Students may drive on their own, however bus transportation to the NOW Arena and back to MHS will be available for any students and their families who need it. There will be no cost for bus transportation. Information regarding transportation services will be released in the spring.

  • Tickets and seating: Each graduate will be issued 15 tickets (wristbands) for guest seating. General seating will begin at 2:00 pm.

ELIGIBILITY

Students must meet all graduation requirements in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. Students are encouraged to check with their guidance counselors if they are uncertain of their eligibility status. Students with outstanding fee balances on their school accounts should make payment to the MHS Bookstore/Payment Center before graduation. Fee balances are printed on the bottom of all progress reports and report cards. Chromebooks must be returned. Please contact Mrs. Olson at extension 1235 with questions regarding your school account.

GRADUATION CAPS AND GOWNS

Seniors will have an opportunity to get measured for their gown and receive an order packet for purchase of their cap/tassel/alumni medal and gown on Wednesday, September 11th during all lunch periods. Please place your order at www.herffjonesil.com or contact them directly at 815-756-4743 with any questions regarding ordering or payment.

GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements and other graduation products may also be ordered from Herff Jones.

SENIOR HONORS CEREMONY

ALL SENIORS and their parents/guardians are invited to attend the annual Senior Honors Ceremony on Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00 pm in the MHS Auditorium. Students receiving recognition (either individually or as part of an honored group) will be notified. Following the ceremony, everyone is welcome to attend a reception in the cafeteria for refreshments.

We look forward to honoring the accomplishments of this remarkable senior class! If you have any questions about this information please contact us at 847-949-220 x1257.


Important Senior Dates

Date

Event

September 11, 2024 Picture Day! Seniors interested in booking a premier graduation session should participate in school picture day for a yearbook picture, then visit www.vipis.com or email support@vipis.com to schedule a premier graduation session at the VIP studio in Vernon Hills (click here for map). 

September 11, 2024

Graduation cap and gown orders begin. Herff Jones will be onsite at MHS during all lunch periods. Students will be measured and receive a packet for ordering. The order process must be completed at home. Order Deadline is December 6, 2024 now December 20th!

If you miss Herff Jones at MHS, please visit them online at www.herffjones.com or call 815-756-4743. Cap and gown pick-up is on May 15th.

October 28, 2024 Order your “Class of 2025” yard sign through April 30th.

December 6th, 2024

Extended to Dec 20th!

Cap and gown order deadline. To place your order, please visit Herff Jones online at www.herffjonesil.com or call 815-756-4743. Orders received after December 6th December 20th will incur late fees and may not arrive in time for graduation.

December 18 & 19, 2024

First semester finals are scheduled.

December 19, 2024 Last day for seniors who are graduating at the end of semester 1. Please see your guidance counselor to ensure all paperwork has been completed.

December 21, 2024

Your diploma name will reflect your legal birth certificate name. See the registrar's office, Ms. Bledea, if a name correction is requested before the end of the 1st semester.

February 28, 2025

Last chance to order your graduation cap and gown. Please visit Herff Jones online at www.herffjones.com or call 815-756-4743.

April 2025 (Date TBA) Prom tickets go on sale.

April 2025 (Date TBA)

Order your college yard sign.

April 18, 2025 at 4:00pm

Student Speech - Full speech must be submitted in writing by Friday, April 18 at 4:00pm. Form will go live on April 1st.

  • Maximum speech length is 5 minutes
  • Prompt: How has MHS propelled you forward / onward or helped you to ASPIRE (Get creative!)
  • If your speech is selected, you will be given a mentor to guide you through the process of refining your speech and preparing you to speak in front of a live audience.
April 30, 2025

Last day to order your “Class of 2025” yard sign.

May 1, 2025

Seniors at-risk of not graduating will be contacted by their teacher.

May 2, 2025

Prom

May 5, 2024

Movie_Player_Icon Release of graduation rehearsal video.

Do people often mispronounce your name? We’d love to get it right for Graduation. Fill out this form for our presenters.

May 9-13, 2025 Honors medals and tassel will be available for pickup in the Principal's office during all lunch periods.

May 13, 2025

The Senior Honors Ceremony will be held at 7 p.m.

May 14, 2024

Last day of senior attendance.

May 15, 2024
7:45 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
MHS Annex

Senior Drop Off/Pick Up Day - This is mandatory for all seniors. *December grads that plan to walk in May should attend.

  • Return MHS Property - Chromebooks and any remaining MHS property including textbooks and library books.
  • Make Final Payments - Students with outstanding fee balances on their school accounts should make final payment to the MHS Bookstore/Payment Center.
  • Pick Up - Cap, gown and graduation tickets will be available for pickup. Each student will receive 15 tickets for graduation.

LOCATION: Annex

TIME: 7:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

If students do not make it during this time frame, cap and gown orders will be available at the NOW Arena on the day of graduation.

May 18, 2025

GRADUATION DAY

Student Arrival Time: 2:00pm

General Seating Begins: 2:00pm

Ceremony Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm 

Location: NOW Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL. 

Transportation: Students may drive themselves, drive with a family member, or take advantage of free bus transportation provided by MHS. Bus transportation will leave from MHS Main Entrance at 1:00pm and return to MHS around 6:00pm 

Tickets: Each graduate will receive 15 tickets (wristbands) for guest seating. Tickets can be picked up on May 15th at the Senior Cap and Gown Pickup day.

NOW Arena Frequently Asked Questions

NOW Arena Information for Individuals with Disabilities