Good Afternoon CHS Grade 12 Families,

We hope that you all had a wonderful weekend and are looking forward to our upcoming CHS Graduation 2026!! Please read this message carefully, as there is a significant amount of important information related to our Graduation Ceremony and Banquet.

Please find the information below regarding graduation CEREMONY (morning event) and BANQUET & DANCE (evening event) tickets:

• Please note that each event (Ceremony - morning AND/OR Banquet & Dance - evening) will be ticketed events
• A reminder that tickets are available today (Monday, April 6) at 5pm
• The link for tickets is located HERE
• There are two seprate events listed for getting tickets: one for the free Graduation Ceremony tickets, and a second for purchasing Graduation Banquet tickets

GRADUATION CEREMONY (MORNING EVENT)

The ceremony is an important part of graduation. This is an event in which family, friends, teachers, peers and the community formally recognize and celebrate our graduands' success. It takes place  at The Grey Eagle Event Centre on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:00am. There will be an initial limit of 3 free guest tickets per graduate. Graduands do NOT require a ticket for this event. There is the potential of more Grad Ceremony tickets becoming available once we do our initial round of ticketing and see how many tickets are claimed. This information will be provided via SchoolMessenger before the second round of tickets become available, as they will be first come first serve.

In addition to the live event, we will work with The Grey Eagle Event Centre to livestream the Grad Ceremony again this year. This has proven to be a wonderful way for families and friends to view this incredible event from near and far.

The ceremony program includes a processional, during which graduands and guests enter the designated ceremony location in the building in their academic gowns, while the audience stands to receive them. Each graduand crosses the stage to receive a certificate and congratulations from the Principal. Lifetouch takes a picture of the graduand as they receive their certificate, and these pictures will be available from Lifetouch in the weeks following the ceremony. The cost of the photograph is included in student Grad fees (expanded packages will be available for purchase).

Parking at The Grey Eagle Event Centre is free and is available to the south and west of the main facility. On the day of graduation, please pay attention to the signage that will direct students to the staging area and guests to the ceremony location. Graduands should be at the staging area by 8:15am. Students will then be lined up by Staff Marshalls. 

CEREMONY TICKET INFORMATION

• Graduation Ceremony tickets are FREE 
• Tickets for the May 15 Graduation Ceremony will become available today (Monday, April 6) at 5:00pm through to Friday, April 17 at 2:00pm
• If available, a second round of tickets will go live on Monday, April 20 at 9:00am, until Friday, April 24 at 2:00pm 
• Tickets are required for ALL GUESTS (they will need their ticket to gain entrance to the Grey Eagle Event Centre to attend the Graduation Ceremony)
• Students who are crossing the stage DO NOT require a ticket
• Again, tickets are required only for GUESTS of the Graduands

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING GRADUATION CEREMONY TICKETS

This is the link to access Graduation Ceremony tickets: CHS Grad 2026 Ceremony & Banquet Tickets

Grad Ceremony tickets will be made available through the online ticketing platform TipToe. To receive ceremony tickets, graduands must have paid their $60 Grad Fee. If you are unable to pay this fee, please reach out to the school to speak to an administrator to set up a payment plan. The deadline to have fees paid is Friday, February 27, 2026.

• Round 1 Monday, April 6 - closing Friday, April 17 - initial 3 tickets available
• Round 2 Monday, April 20 - closing Friday, April 24 - extra tickets (if available)

How to select tickets for the Ceremony:

• After 5:00pm today (April 6), click on the link above to access tickets
• Select “Get Tickets” – tickets are free, but you still have to select “Get Tickets”
• Under “Have an Offer Code” please enter your Centennial Student ID number and click “Unlock”; this will ensure that you receive tickets according to the student’s name and ID number
• Select the number of tickets requested by adding up to 3 in the first round (additional tickets will be made available on a first come first serve basis for the second round, should they become available
• Add to Cart
• Check out and enter personal information for tickets (please verify your correct email address to ensure you receive the confirmation email after completing the ticket request)
• Click “Complete Checkout”
• Tickets will be sent to your email and phone if you select this option (make sure you do!)
• Remember - you MUST present your ticket (printed or on your mobile device) to enter the Graduation Ceremony on the morning of May 15
• Click “Home” and return to main menu to purchase Banquet tickets, if you wish to do so 

GRADUATION BANQUET & DANCE (EVENING EVENT)

Friday, May 15, 2026

Grey Eagle Event Centre

3777 Grey Eagle Dr, Calgary, AB  

Reception at 6:00pm, Dinner at 6:30pm 

• Ticket cost:  $110.00 + GST per banquet ticket (tickets are non-refundable)
• Graduands DO require a ticket for the Grad Banquet, in addition to any guests
• To purchase Grad Banquet tickets, students must have all school fees paid in full by Friday, February 27 (a “HOLD” will be placed on purchasing banquet tickets for the student until all fees have been paid) 
• All tables seat 10 people
• Round 1 of Grad Banquet ticket sales opens today (Monday, April  6) at 5:00pm, closing Friday, April 17
• There is an initial limit of 8 Grad Banquet tickets per graduand (including the graduand)
• Round 2 of Grad Banquet ticket sales will be Monday, April 20 to Thursday, April 24 (if available)
• There will be no limit to banquet ticket purchases during the second round

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING GRADUATION BANQUET & DANCE TICKETS

This is the link to access Graduation Banquet tickets: CHS Grad 2026 Ceremony & Banquet Tickets

How to purchase tickets for the Banquet:

• After 5:00pm today, click on the link above to purchase tickets
• Select “Get Tickets” – they are $110 + GST, and are required for all attendees (including the graduand) 
• Under “Have an Offer Code” please enter your Centennial Student ID number and click “Unlock”; this will ensure that you receive tickets according to the student’s name and ID number
• Click on the table that you wish to sit at and select the number of tickets you wish to purchase (up to 8 in the first round)
• Add to cart
• Check out and enter personal information for tickets (please verify your correct email address to ensure you receive the confirmation email after purchase)
• At the time of purchase please state each guest name and any severe allergies/dietary needs or wheelchair accessibility
• Click “Complete Checkout”
• Payment can be made by Debit, Visa or Mastercard 
• Tickets will be sent to your email and mobile device, if you select this option, and will be required at the entrance the night of the event
• Please note all Grad Banquet sales are final and non-refundable

 *** BANQUET MEAL OPTIONS***

The Banquet meal will be a buffet. If there are any dietary concerns such as allergies requiring a separate meal from the items listed on the buffet menu or a need for a vegan meal, please identify this at the time of ticket purchase. Please note: special dietary menus are created ONLY for guests with severe allergies and/or food restrictions. These meals are tailored specifically to guests that are on restrictive diets and should not be ordered as a regular menu option. We are unable to accommodate food preferences. These meals will be served as a plated meal, not buffet-style. 

If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding all things Grad, please visit the school website and access the Graduation Booklet information booklet (also available HERE), or reach out to the school directly.

Thank you for reading. We look forward to celebrating The Class of 2026 on May 15!

Sincerely,

Your CHS Grad Committee