Graduation registration opens at the end of March and is $50 per graduate. Registration closes May 22.

Leading up to the event, Trailblazers HYPE will offer a senior week featuring fellowship, faith, and fun with family and friends. Senior week will include the following optional events and activities from Tuesday, 6/2 to Friday, 6/5:

• a community service day,
• a social event,
• a family dinner and/or ice cream night at Culver's (also a fundraiser),
• and graduation rehearsal, cap decorating, and s'mores.

More details about senior week and the 2026 graduation ceremony will be coming soon.

Click here to learn more about Trailblazers HYPE, a new youth-led Chrisitan social and service club for 7th-12th graders in Hancock County and surrounding areas and become a member today!

DO I HAVE TO BE A REGISTERED MEMBER OF A TRAILBLAZERS PROGRAM TO PARTICIPATE IN GRADUATION?
No! The graduation ceremony is presented by Trailblazers HYPE, but open to any graduating senior who wishes to participate.

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR GRADUATION?
Click here to register for the 2026 Homeschool Graduation presented by Trailblazers HYPE today!

If you already have a Sports Connect account, you simply need to login and select "2026 Homeschool Graduation, presented by Trailblazers HYPE" and complete registration.

If you don't already have a Trailblazers Sports Connect account, you will need to create one. Then, select "2026 Homeschool Graduation, presented by Trailblazers HYPE" and complete registration.

Please note: During registration the "Player" ⛹️ field refers to the graduate 🎓 you will be registering.

WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT ARE ACCEPTED?
At this time, we are only accepting Credit Cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and limited AMEX). Payment is due in full at the time of registration.

• Ceremony venue
• Professional audiovisual staff
• Commencement programs
• Digital ceremony photo of graduate receiving their diploma
• Reception area and refreshments

WHAT WILL THE CEREMONY INCLUDE?
• Graduate Procession
• Welcome & Prayer
• Charge to Graduates
• 1-2 Graduate Speeches and Slideshow
• Formal Diploma Presentation (by parents)
• Turning of the Tassel
• Presentation of the Class of 2026
• Closing Prayer
• Reception 

WILL THERE BE A REHEARSAL?
Yes, an optional but strongly encouraged rehearsal will be part of Senior Week.  More details will be available soon.

ARE CAPS, GOWNS, AND DIPLOMAS PROVIDED? 
No, families of graduates are responsible for providing their own cap and gown, and diploma. 

Items can be purchased at a variety of places. Homeschool Diploma and HSLDA offer graduation essentials. Some parents have also used Amazon for a cap and gown or Etsy for a diploma. You are also welcome to create your own diploma.

DO I NEED A SPECIFIC COLOR FOR MY CAP & GOWN?
No, all graduates are free to choose their own colors. 

WILL THERE BE TIME FOR FELLOWSHIP AND PHOTOS AFTERWARDS?
Yes, there will be a small reception with light refreshments immediately following the ceremony. 

Each graduate will be given enough space to fit a tri-fold poster board on the provided tables, plus the space in front of the board. Photos or accomplishments of the graduate can be displayed in the provided space as well. However, this is optional and not required.

A photo booth area will also be available for graduates and their guests.

HOW MANY GUESTS CAN I INVITE TO THE CEREMONY? 
While the ceremony is not a ticketed event, we encourage graduates to only invite family and close friends.