Homeschool Idaho
Graduation Ceremony
A formal, reverent ceremony designed to honor and celebrate your graduate!
Homeschool graduation is a significant event for students and their parents. Join families from around the state at a memorable event that commends the diligent work of Idaho’s homeschool graduates.
Class of 2025 Ceremony
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Half Past Three O’Clock
Brandt Center
Northwest Nazarene University
707 Fern Street
Nampa, Idaho
Plan the Perfect Ceremony with Us
Application Window: The 2025 Graduation Application window will open Sunday, September 1st and closes when capacity is met. Plan to apply early.
Informational Meeting: 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, Kleiner Park, Meridian
Commencement Speaker & Class Hymn Nominations: December 1 – 15
Commencement Speaker & Class Hymn Election: January 1
Graduate Photos Submitted: February 1
Graduate Bios Submitted: February 1
Student Speeches Submitted: February 15
Parent Trubute Submitted: February 15
Ceremony Rehearsal: May 24
General Information
Ceremony Application
The Class of 2025 Graduation Application window will open September 1st and close when capacity has been met.
Informational Meeting
Join us at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 8th for an informational meeting for graduates and their parents at Kleiner Park in Meridian.
Honor Cords
Ceremony Photography
Fees
Graduation
The 2025 graduation fee is $210.00. The fee covers the cost of the facility, cap and gown, diploma with cover, printed ceremony programs, and professional photography package.
Honor Cords
Gold and white cords are $15.00 each.
Photography Package
A professional photography package of graduation day, and all associated digital downloads, is included at no additional cost.
Graduate Checklist
Commencement Speaker & Class Hymn
Photos of Graduates
Graduate Bios
Student Speeches
Parent Tributes
A pre-recorded parent tribute will play while each graduate receives their diploma.
Ceremony Rehearsal
Stay up-to-date on announcements by joining our Facebook Group for the Class of 2025.
FAQ
Is there a deadline for participation?
The application window is open from September 1, 2024 – January 1, 2025; however, the application window will close earlier if capacity is reached. There have been years where capacity has been reached within weeks. Plan to apply early to reserve your spot.
Do I need to provide a cap and gown?
Nope! We take care of the details so that you can enjoy the day! The following is included in the graduation fees:
- Cap and Gown
- Diploma with Cover
- Professional Photography Package
- Beautiful Keepsake Program
Honor cords may be added for an additional $10/each.
Does Homeschool Idaho provide graduation announcements?
We do not. We have found that families prefer to customize their own graduation announcements. We love seeing your creative ideas!
Is there a ceremony dress code for graduates?
Graduates will wear caps and gowns that have been ordered by Homeschool Idaho and given to students at graduation.
Young men must wear dress shirts and slacks, tie optional. Young women must wear dresses or skirts.
All graduates must wear dress shoes, dress boots, or dress cowboy boots (no athletic shoes, flip-flops or bare feet, please).
Please recognize that gowns are polyester and the stage lights are hot. We do not recommend layers, suit jackets, or heavy clothing. It gets very warm for the graduates during the two hours that they are on stage.
No embellishments or personalization of caps and gowns will be permitted during the ceremony (with the exception of Honor Cords and Congressional Medals).
The caps and gowns will belong to the graduates following the ceremony. Please contact us if further clarification is needed.
Should I have Senior Photos taken of my graduate?
Yes! You will need to submit graduate photos by February 1st. So please make arrangements to have photos taken of your Senior during the autumn months.
Are there additional special activities for the graduating class?
That is up to the graduating class and their parents. Participating families may plan as many or as few activities as they wish.
Will I be able to reserve seats for our family at the ceremony?
Upon checking in on graduation day, each graduate will be given 12 reserved seating signs with their family name on them. Seats are first come, first served, so if you want to reserve specific seats, aim to be on time. When placing signs, please do not leave space between your reserved seats and another reservation block. We expect a standing-room-only crowd.