End of Year Experiences

senior grad walk

Date: Monday, May 22nd

Time: C&C-3rd Period

Location: Begin at Thomas Nelson - Bus Class of 2023 to feeder elementary schools

Who Can Attend: All TNHS & NCHS Seniors

Details: Seniors begin Lift-Off Week inspiring future Nelson County and Thomas Nelson graduates by visiting one feeder elementary school. Seniors are to BRING THEIR GRADUATION GOWN for this visit.

LAYING THE FOUNDATION

Date: Monday, May 22nd

Time: 6th and 7th Period 

Location: TNHS Front Entrance & Legacy Walkway

Who Can Attend: TNHS Seniors and the Freshman Class

Details: During this ceremony, all anticipated TNHS graduates are given their brick by a member of the Class of 2026 Freshman CAREtakers across houses. Seniors are then called forward in small groups to place their bricks on the ground to symbolize their foundational role in our Nelson County community. This event occurs outside in the front of Thomas Nelson High School near the Legacy Walkway.

TORCHLIGHT CEREMONY

Date: Tuesday, May 23rd

Time: 6th Period

Location: TNHS Gym

Who Can Attend: TNHS grades 9-12

Details: This special event, hosted by our SOC, brings together our Juniors and Seniors in celebration of passing the CARE torch. Various seniors share advice, stories, and insight with underclassmen. Following the shared readings, all of the seniors symbolically light their candles and pass the LEADERship torch to a junior class member as they progress around the balcony of the gymnasium for their last time as a Thomas Nelson student. All Thomas Nelson students attend this special ceremony.  This event will be streamed live for any family members who would like to experience the event.

senior parade

Date: Tuesday, May 23rd

Time: • 3:30-5:15pm @ NCHS - Seniors show their TNHS pride by decorating their cars during this time
• 5:30pm - begin car lineup
• 6:00pm - parade route begins down North 3rd Street

Location: Nelson County High School student parking lot

Who Can Attend:   • 3:30-5:30pm @NCHS - TNHS & NCHS Seniors
    • 6:00pm along 3rd Street (west side of North 3rd Street has best view)- ENTIRE COMMUNITY

Details: Class of 2023 Seniors wishing to be a part of the parade MUST complete the SENIOR PARADE REGISTRATION FORM no later than 5/12/23. Car decorations should be purple cow (psst... there's a contest for this).

SENIOR SALUTE

Date: Wednesday, May 24th

Time: C&C-3rd Period

Location: TNHS Gym

Who Can Attend: TNHS grades 9-12, 1 TNHS Senior mentor plus 2 additional guests (by TNHS Senior invite)

Details: This unique "dress for success" event doubles as an awards ceremony and an opportunity to CARE for and CONNECT with people that made our future story journey possible. In this event, Seniors invite a special mentor to join them on the graduation floor for a pinning celebration and awards ceremony.  Seniors will be able to invite two additional community members to this event. Refreshments will be served from 8:30-9:00 AM with the ceremony beginning promptly at 9:00 AM.

GRADUATION Practice

Date:  Thursday, May 25th & Friday, May 26th

Time: Thursday: 1st-4th Period; Friday: 9:00-11:00 AM

Location: TNHS Gym

Who Can Attend: Class of 2023 Seniors (MANDATORY to walk at the ceremony), Junior Marshalls

Details: Graduation rehearsal is MANDATORY for seniors who wish to walk at graduation. This is an important piece in ensuring the graduation ceremony run in an efficient, celebratory, and diligent manner. Seniors - Be sure to make arrangements to be here on these two dates at the given times.

SENIOR SUNRISE

Date: Friday, May 26th

Time: 6:15-6:30am

Location: TNHS Football Field

Who Can Attend: TNHS Class of 2023 Seniors

Details: The TNHS Class of 2023 gather together on the football field for a photo opportunity as their last day as a senior rises with the sun.

YETI HUNTER'S BREAKFAST

Date: Friday, May 26th

Time: 8:00-9:00am

Location: TNHS College & Career Cafe

Who Can Attend: All TNHS Seniors are expected to attend, Parent Volunteers

Details: This tradition takes place the morning of the last day for seniors.  Seniors “Eat Oatmeal” and celebrate their journey together!  This breakfast will kickoff our second day of MANDATORY GRADUATION REHEARSALS.

GRADUATION

Date: Friday, May 26th

Gym Doors Open for Ticketed Guests - 4:45pm
Ceremony begins promptly at 5:30 and ends around 6:30pm

Location: TNHS Gym 

Details: Join us in celebrating our Class of 2023 as they prepare for Lift-Off! Graduation will be held in the TNHS gym. Graduates will be allowed 9 guests.

NOTE: Class of 2023 Graduating Seniors are to report to Hamilton Hall at 4:00pm


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