Seniors - Class of 2026

  • Class of 2026 On this page you will find information specific to students in the Senior class at Hoffman Estates High School.

Graduation Ceremony Information

  • Hoffman Estates High School
    Class of 2026 Graduation
    Friday, May 15, 2026
    7:30 p.m.
    NOW Arena
    5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy
    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

    Tentative graduation ceremony information (as of 7/1/2025):
    Each graduate will receive eight (8) tickets for the commencement ceremony. Additional requests will not be honored due to the size of our graduation class and the seating available for the ceremony. We encourage families looking for additional tickets to connect with other families who are not utilizing their total allotment of tickets. 

    *ARRIVAL and PARKING: Students MUST be in their attendance lines by 6:45PM. Door 11 will be open at 6:30pm for students. Please be mindful of traffic and give yourself enough time to park, walk, and be in your lines by 6:45PM. Graduates should park in lots A and B.

    The main entrance (Door 1) will open at 6:30p.m for guests. ADA parking is available in the East lot only and is limited.

    * arrival and parking information is subject to change; please continue to check back as the graduation date approaches

Graduation Ceremony Location

  • NOW Arena

    5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy
    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

Latest Updates for the Class of 2026

  • • Friday, April 10
       Cap & Gown Distribution

    Cap and Gown SENIORS!  Cap and Gown pick-up day is April 10. You can pick up your graduation cap and gown at the West Gym Shelf between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. during your free block or lunch. If you are not able to pick up your cap and gown during your free time or lunch, you can ask a teacher for permission to pick up your items. Be sure to bring an ID. 

    You will also be participating in the senior hand print, picking up your "Freshman Letter to Self," graduation tickets, and any Jostens memorabilia that you have ordered.

    Each graduate will receive eight (8) tickets for the commencement ceremony. Additional requests will not be honored due to the size of our graduation class and the seating available for the ceremony. We encourage families looking for additional tickets to connect with other families who are not utilizing their total allotment of tickets.

    All D211 obligations must be met before receiving tickets.

    (Click here for the list of D211 graduation requirements.)
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