2026 Senior Graduation InformationGraduation 2026

• When: Sunday, May 31, 2026 @ 12PM

• Where: Pacific Steel and Recycling Arena

Final Exams

Individual teachers arrange finals. If you are in a mixed-grade class, ask your teacher when you can take your final. Seniors' last day will be Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Things to Take Care of Before Your Last Day

1. Complete all coursework.
2. Return textbooks, library books, Chromebooks, and power cords by the end of the school day on Friday, May 22. 
3. Check the list of fines at the finance office. The list will be available by Tuesday, May 26 by 3:00 pm.
4. Clean your lockers.
5. Download any personal files you want to keep onto your own storage device and then clear all files from your Google Drive, OneDrive, and Z Drive. 
6. Pay fines and fees at the finance office. To receive your diploma at the graduation ceremony, you must pay all fines by 1:00 pm on Friday, May 29. 
7. Return your senior lot parking permit starting on May 6. They are due no later than May 15. There will be a $5 fee for any permits not returned to the office. You will receive a temporary permit for the remainder of the school year.
8. If you painted a parking spot, it needs to be painted over in BLACK MATTE PAINT or BLACK ASPHALT PAINT by Wednesday, May 20 or you will receive a $100 repaint fee. Power washing will not do the trick. You must paint over it in black paint.
9. Complete a refund request form for any lunch account funds over $10. Any amount under $10 requires a visit to the district office building to receive cash back.

Records Office/Finance Information

Transcripts: These will be available on June 10 after grades in all classes have been stored. Mrs. Breuer will send your transcripts to the college you specified on your senior exit form. If you need a transcript sent to the NCAA or the NAIA, please indicate that on your senior exit form.

Immunization records will be handed out at the graduation rehearsal. If you have an excused absence from rehearsal, you can pick up your records from the records office.

Diplomas: Your first one is free. Duplicates will cost $57 and take 6-8 weeks for processing.

Other Events:

Wednesday, MAY 6: Scholarship/Awards Night 5:30-7:30 pm

Students who have received a scholarship from the GFPS Foundation will receive an invitation in the mail to attend. The event will be held at the GFHS Fieldhouse.

Thursday, MAY 7: Senior Awards Dessert Banquet 6:30-8:00 pm

Students will receive an invitation to this event if they fall into one of the following categories: 4-Year Honor Roll recipient, 4.0 GPA throughout their high school career, Outstanding Seniors in each department, and the induction of students into the CMR Athletic Hall of Fame. 

Wednesday, May 20: Schnider/O'Connor Funeral Home Tree Planting Ceremony 6:00 pm @ CMR STEM Lot

This is a short ceremony with Schnider/O'Connor Funeral Home, who will donate a tree dedicated to the Class of 2026.

Wednesday, May 20: Senior Meal Celebration - 6:15-7:15 pm - CMR Auxiliary Gym

• The event includes a catered meal, speakers, door prizes, and awards
• Tickets are $15 per person and will be sold in the commons during lunch May 5, May 7, May 12, May 14 (cash or check only).

Wednesday, May 20: Baccalaureate - 7:30-8:30 pm - Bill Will Auditorium

• Students wear caps and gowns with formal dress underneath.
• *Parents and families are welcome to attend*

 

Wednesday, May 27: The Senior Celebration & Seniors' Last Day

Senior Celebration, a senior talent show, will start at approximately 1:15 pm in the Fieldhouse.  The live show audience will include the CMR student body, and the event will be live-streamed.

Friday, May 29: Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal - 8:30-10:30 am @ MT Expo Park

Please arrive no later than 8:15 am. If you do not attend the rehearsal, you may not participate in the graduation ceremony. Rehearsal will begin at 8:30 am in the Pacific Steel and Recycling Arena. The only attendance exceptions are for school-related activities or verified medical situations with a doctor’s note (communicate with your AP.)

Caps and gowns are required attire for rehearsal. GFPS DOES NOT PERMIT ANY CAP DECORATING BEYOND BEADING. If you arrive without your cap and gown, you will need to get them or risk not participating in the rehearsal and the commencement exercises. Please try on your cap and gown before the week of graduation. If there is a problem with the fit, contact Josten's representative Jim Netz at 406-452-6390 or jim.netz.jr@jostens.com.

Beaded Mortarboards- GFPS does allow beading on the mortarboards (graduation caps) of our American Indian students. Beading of the cap will be done traditionally by an older family or community member. Our CMR Academic Achievement Coach, can provide more detailed information on the beading. If you are planning on beading your cap, you or a family member must notify Mrs. McGraw, the CMR Principal. Any student who has received an Eagle Feather during a ceremony is welcome to wear it on their cap.

Adornments- All other adornments must go through a yearly application process with Mrs. McGraw, Mr. Habel, and your group leader. Applications must be completed by May 1. 

Graduation Photos- Big Sky Photography will take graduation photos. Registration will take place at graduation rehearsal. Please click the image below or scan the QR code to register. A mailer will also be sent home in the mail. 

Honor Cords and Sashes

GPA for honor cords and sashes is calculated through the 7th semester. If you qualify to wear an honor cord or sash, you will receive an informational postcard from Mrs. Johnson.

• Honor Cords ($10.00) - for students with cumulative GPAs of 3.5-3.749 
• Honor Stoles ($15.00) - for students with cumulative GPAs of 3.75-4.0

Sunday, May 31st: Graduation Ceremony - 12:00 PM @ MT Expo Park

Senior Parking - All graduates (not family parking - seniors only) park by the vendor entrance on the facility's north side facing Sam’s Club and enter through Door #3 - it will be labeled "Graduate Entrance".

Handicap Seating - A handicap seating section will be available at graduation. The handicapped section will allow for one handicapped person and ONLY one other guest. Please call Miss Stevens at (406) 268-6104 or email samantha_stevens@gfps.k12.mt.us to reserve a handicapped spot in advance. This will ensure that enough seating is available.

• 11:00 am- Doors open to the public for seating. 
• 11:30 am- Report to the Arena and report to the staging area. Give purses, sunglasses, cell phones, etc. to family or friends for safekeeping.
• 12:00 pm- Procession begins. It will be live-streamed.

Sunday, May 31: Graduation Party - 5:30 pm-12:00 am @ CMR Auditorium, Fieldhouse, and Cafe

• The graduation party, sponsored by Project Graduation, will begin at 5:30 pm (must check-in by 6:30 pm - there will be no entry after that time) and end at 12:00 am. 
• The party will be at CMR and includes food, games, entertainment, and fabulous prizes.
• Tickets are $30 and can be purchased (with cash or a check made out the "CMR Project Graduation") in the commons during lunch May 5-8 and May 18-22. Students must attend for the entire event and be present to win prizes.
  • *Scholarships are available for students who cannot pay for a ticket. Please see Ms. Stevens if you are in need of a scholarship to attend.
• Students will be participating in various fun activities throughout the night.  
• Save the Date postcards will be mailed in April.

• We need volunteers for the night of the party!  Parents/Guardians/Grandparents/Adults: please consider signing up to help. Click below to volunteer!