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  • December 7-16, 2026

Graduation 2027 Save the Date

  • Graduation Closing Ceremony at BMO Centre on Stampede Grounds – Wednesday, May 12, 2026 at 8:45am.
    • Students do not need a ticket to attend. All guests attending, no matter their age, will need a ticket. Ticket limits and how to reserve tickets will be communicated by early March.
  • Graduation Banquet at BMO Centre on Stampede Grounds – Wednesday, May 12, 2026, at 6:15pm
    • Students DO need to purchase a ticket to attend. All guests attending, no matter their age, will need a ticket. Ticket limits and how to purchase tickets will be communicated by early March.
  • Graduation Rehearsal and Grad Gown pick up will occur on Tuesday, May 11 in the main gym of CHHS during period 3 (2:04 pm). Do not plan any appointments during this time.
  • Participating in the graduation closing ceremony does not guarantee that you will receive a high school diploma.
  • Grad Gown sizes will be collected during homeroom in December, please make sure to attend to ensure we have your size. Reserving a grad gown in December does not mean that you will be eligible to participate in the ceremony. Requirements regarding participation in the graduation closing ceremony will be communicated in October.  

NOTES:

  • Parents, please make sure that you have signed up to receive emails from the school.
  • Students, please check your CBE email account for communication.
  • Once your student has turned 18, parents do not receive information unless the student signs a waiver.
  • To get tickets for guests to the ceremony, the graduation ceremony fee must be paid. The fee will be added once the student is on the graduation list.
  • To be able to purchase tickets to the banquet, all CBE associated fees must be paid. If you would like to dispute fees owed at other schools, you must contact the other school.

If you have questions about:

“Walk-the-Stage” Graduation Eligibility Requirements

To participate in the CHHS Graduation Ceremony, students must meet the following criteria:

“Walk-the-Stage” Requirements for the High School Diploma

  • On track to complete Alberta High School Diploma requirements
  • Student is in Good Standing
  • Minimum 80 credits after semester one grades are finalized (diploma marks and credits are awarded in mid-February for semester one diploma exam courses)
  • On track to earn 95 credits by the end of June
  • Registered in Summer School if required to complete diploma credentials
  • All CBE fees paid 
  • The deadline to pay all student fees, including graduation ceremony fee by March 12

“Walk-the-Stage” Requirements for the K&E Certificate of High School Achievement

  • On track to complete Alberta High School Certificate requirements
  • Student is in Good Standing
  • Minimum 60 credits after semester one grades are finalized
  • On track to earn 75 credits by the end of June
  • Registered in Summer School if required to complete certificate credentials
  • All CBE fees paid 
  • The deadline to pay all student fees, including graduation ceremony fee by March 12

If you have any questions regarding your student's eligibility please contact  their Guidance Counsellor and Assistant Principal. If there are concerns about school fees, please contact the Business Office. Information about ticket sales will be available in the spring.

We appreciate your support in helping make this milestone celebration meaningful for our graduates.