Updated: February 26th
Graduation Day: Wednesday, June 25th - 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Graduation Organizer: Ms. Kristine Biegler, kristine.biegler@pallisersd.ab.ca
Graduation Photos: Appointments available between April 7th and April 14th; in the Open Area on 4th floor; register at Prestige Portraits.
Graduation Contract: (Mandatory) Each graduate and parent(s) will be required to sign this contract electronically via Tuio. It will be sent to families the first week of March. Please email nss_main_office@pallisersd.ab.ca if you need support with the contract. (Example of the Graduation Contract) Due date: April 9th, 2025
Tickets: Graduation Tickets for the BANQUET luncheon portion will be available for purchase starting Thursday, April 10 for $95/pp available through School Cash. All graduates must buy a ticket for themselves and up to 4 guests. Each table seats up to 10 guests, so if there is another family you wish to sit with, please advise Mr. Beaudin at the time of your ticket order. Extra seats (beyond 5 per grad) will be available on a first come first serve basis after all graduates have purchased their original allotment(stay tuned for more details).
Graduation Ceremony Rehearsal: There will be an important graduation ceremony rehearsal at the school on Tuesday, June 24th at 1 p.m. in the Markin MacPhail Centre. All students participating in the graduation ceremony must attend.
Graduation Day: Wednesday, June 25th - 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Grads arrive at 9:30 a.m. at the Markin MacPhail Centre to receive graduation gowns and line up for the ceremony. The Graduation Day will consist of 2 portions; the Stage Ceremony and Banquet Luncheon. Programs will be available at the event.
Stage Ceremony: 10:00 a.m. -11:30 p.m. - students will receive grad certificates, valedictorian speech and guest speaker. No charge for this portion.
Class Picture/Turnaround Time: Immediately following the Stage Ceremony, a picture will be taken on the steps of the Sports Hall of Fame; please wear your graduation gown and cap. Following the picture there will be a short break for the set up of the luncheon.
Graduation Banquet Luncheon: 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. at WinSport. Tickets are (TBD) each and will be available for purchase through School Cash. Please note: Graduates are required to purchase a ticket for themselves. There is a limit on Banquet Tickets(5 tickets per graduate).
Parking will be available in the lot beside the Sports Hall of Fame and throughout WinSport.
Evening Celebration Hosted by the 2025 Grad Parent Committee: This event is organized independently of the National Sport School, WinSport and the Palliser School Division and in no way are those organizations responsible for the event.