Graduation is just around the corner, and we could not be more proud of the Croatan High School Class of 2026. This milestone reflects years of hard work, dedication, and growth, and we are excited to celebrate this special moment with our students and their families.
Below, you will find important links, key dates, event details, and expectations to help ensure a smooth and memorable experience for everyone. Please be sure to review the Senior Letter, which includes all essential graduation information, and stay informed about Senior Information and Project Graduation events.
We encourage all students and families to read this newsletter carefully and reach out with any questions. If you need assistance, please contact our Graduation Advisor, Ms. Jen Garman (jennifer.garman@carteretk12.org).
Thank you for being part of this exciting time. We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of the Croatan High School Class of 2026 together!
Important Links
Senior Information & Project Graduation Events
Senior Letter - INCLUDES ALL GRADUATION DETAILS
Your Graduation Advisor
Ms. Jen Garman
jennifer.garman@carteretk12.org
Graduation Honors
GPA Requirements for Graduation Honors Recognition:
summa cum laude - 4.5
magna cum laude - 4.4
cum laude - 4.3
Students graduating with these honors will be recognized with a gold (summa cum laude) silver (magna cum laude) or white (cum laude) stole.
Valedictorian and Salutatorian will no longer be recognized as of the 2018-2019 school year. The Latin Honors system is implemented county-wide.
Students must have a minimum of 32 credits to be eligible.
Approved Graduation Regalia
The graduation regalia from the following groups are permitted:
Academic Achievement
Beta Club
National Art Honor Society
National Technical Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honor Society
County Board Cord
Latin Honor Stoles
Tickets
Seniors will receive FIVE tickets (infants/toddlers count) for guests to attend graduation. Tickets are given to seniors after Friday’s graduation practice and upon returning their senior survey. With five guests, graduates, staff members, support staff, band, and chorus, our gym will be at the maximum capacity.
Graduation Day
Seniors should arrive no later than 5:30pm and report to the cafeteria.
Parents and other visitors should arrive by 5:30 pm to ensure a choice in seating and ensure families sit together. Gym doors will open at 5:30 pm for guests to take their seats. There will be no entry into the ceremony after 6:15 pm.
Guests will enter through the back hallway of the auditorium only (this door is located to the left of the exterior band room doors). From the auditorium hallway, guests will proceed through the 400 hallway, and then to the gym for seating.
All doors will close promptly at 6:15 pm to begin the ceremony.
Graduation Live Feed
The Croatan High School 2026 Graduation Ceremony will be available to view live using the NFHS Network. There is no charge to view the graduation ceremony through the NFHS Network.
To create a free account, follow the instructions below:
Go to https://nfhsnetwork.com/
Go to your school page
Click "Follow" towards the top right of the page.
Click "Sign up for FREE!"
Create your account by entering your first name, last name, email address, and password.
Click "Continue"
Click “My Events.”
Once the CHS Ceremony begins, it will appear under “Live Now.”