Suggested Texts

Section 1 (texts 1-10) Parents making the announcement that the homeschooled student is graduating or has graduated from high school. 

Section 2 (texts 11-18) Student is graduating as part of a local or state homeschool support group; the announcement may come from the parents, from the group, or from the graduates themselves.

Section 3 (texts 19-28) These are "stock verses" popular through the years on announcements of public high school graduations. As with any of the suggestions on this page, you may change them to fit your situation.

Section One:

Parents making the announcement of their student's graduation.
 This may be an announcement only (no ceremony),
 an invitation to a private ceremony (at home or church),
or an invitation to a party or open house   

#1

(Parents' names in the body of the text
rather than below it; this is written in the third person)

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Williams
are pleased to announce
the graduation of their daughter
Hannah Joy Williams
Class of 2009
Walnut Grove Homeschool
They invite you to share
 in their happiness
at an Open House
on Sunday, the thirtieth of May
from one until four o'clock in the afternoon
at their home
133 West Chambers Street
City, State (if space allows)
 

verse © 2003-2010 J. Thompson

#2

(Parent's names are used at the bottom as a "signature;" this is written in the first person)

With hearts of gratitude
for God's enabling grace
we are pleased to announce the
 Home School Graduation
 of our son
Patrick Daniel Williams
Please join us for a
brief ceremony and a celebration
on Saturday, the seventh of June
Two thousand and eleven
at two o'clock in the afternoon
133 West Chambers Street
City, State (if space allows)

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Williams

(You could substitute "Home School" for "High School" or vice versa.)

verse © 2003-2010 J. Thompson

#3

This is the same wording as #2, but shows how to condense the numeric sections of the text so it will fit on a design where space is limited.

With hearts of gratitude
for God's enabling grace
we are pleased to announce the
 High School Graduation
 of our son
Patrick Daniel Williams
Please join us for a
brief ceremony and a celebration
on Saturday, June 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
133 West Chambers Street
(City and State if space allows)

Fred and Elaine Williams

#4

With thanks to God for His
leading in her life  and education
we joyfully announce the 
High School Graduation of
(Name of Graduate)
We are blessed to be the parents
of this young woman of faith
Please join us in honoring her
at an Open House from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
on Saturday, June 14, 2011
(address on last line)

Names of parents

verse © 2003-2010 J. Thompson

#5

This is an example of an announcement where no specific time or date are given. This looks best if the parent's names are in the first line rather than skipping another line to put them at the end.

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Williams
are pleased to announce
the graduation of their daughter
Hannah Joy Williams
Class of 2011
Christian Liberty Academy

"But seek first his kingdom and his
righteousness, and all these things
will be given to you as well."
Matthew 6:33

This verse also works well as the second part:

"For I know the plans I have
for you," declares the Lord, "plans to
prosper you and not to harm you;
plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11

first six lines of verse © 2003-2010 J. Thompson

#6

You are an important part
of the circle of family and friends
that has helped make
homeschooling a blessing to us
We invite you to gather as we honor
Hannah Joy Williams
on the occasion of her
High School Graduation
Saturday, the sixth of May
Two thousand and eleven
at one o'clock in the afternoon
133 West Chambers Street

Frederick and Elaine Williams

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#7

An example of an announcement where a date of graduation is given, but no time or address; the recipient is to understand that they are not being invited to a ceremony.

We are happy to announce 
the High School Graduation of
Patrick Daniel Williams
from
the Williams' Family Homeschool
on Saturday, the fifth of June
Two thousand and eleven
Aurora, Colorado

Fred and Elaine Williams

#8

We celebrate the blessing
of our home schooling journey
by announcing the
High School Graduation
of our daughter
Charity Marie Clarke
We thank God for the
privilege it has been
to invest in her life and education
Please join us for a celebration
on Friday, June 10, 2011
from 6:00 until 10:00 p.m.
14 West Adams Street

Peter and Susan Clarke

(If a celebration is planned, an open house card or
party invitation may be included.)

verse © 2005-2010 J. Thompson

#9

With thanks to God and in
acknowledgement of His enabling grace
we are pleased to announce the
High School Graduation
of our daughter
Charity Marie Williams
Please join us
for a ceremony and celebration
on Sunday, April 28, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
West Side Baptist Church
17 North River Street
City, State (if space allows)

Frederick and Elaine Williams

verse © 2003-2010 J. Thompson

#10

 Note the use of "their son" instead of "our son" because the text is written in the third person.

Each of us has different talents
different dreams, and
different destinations, yet
we desire to make a difference for Christ
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Williams
are pleased to announce
the Homeschool Graduation of their son
Patrick Daniel Williams
on Sunday, the fourth of April
Two thousand and eleven
at four o'clock in the afternoon
West Side Baptist Church
City, State (if space allows)

Section Two:

Student graduating as part of a group ceremony.
 Each family may send their own announcement,
or the announcement may come from:
the group itself, the parents who are part of it, or from the graduates themselves. 

#11

Christ-centered education
has been our
God-given assignment.
His grace has proved sufficient 
to accomplish this labor of love.
Please come and celebrate with us
at the Graduation of our senior class
on Saturday, the tenth of May
Two thousand and eleven
 at  seven o'clock in the evening
Bethany Baptist Church
City and State

#12

In growing
we have shared
In learning
we have found friendship.
With pride,
we, the 
Jackson County Homeschool Association
Senior Class
announce Commencement Exercises
on Friday the fifth of June
Two thousand and eleven
at seven o'clock in the evening
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
City and State

#13

The last two lines, giving information about the open house, are smaller, but still centered.

Frederick and Elaine Williams
are proud to announce
the graduation of their daughter
Hannah Joy Williams
from Walnut Grove Christian School
Commencement Exercises
 will be held by the
Tri-County Home School Association
 on Saturday, the sixth of June
Two thousand and eleven
at one-thirty in the afternoon
Jamestown Assembly of God Church
City,  State (if space allows)

There will be an open house at
 the Williams home after the ceremony.

#14

The Senior Class of
The Valley View Homeschoolers
announces the graduation of
Patrick Daniel Williams
on Friday the twenty-seventh of May
Two thousand and eleven
at seven o'clock in the evening
  Hill City Church of Christ
468 West River Road
City, State

Reception following

 #15

The portraits of our childhood are almost completed
The final touches are all that is needed
Each painting has required several artists' dedication
Every color was selected
 by the Master Artist's direction
Now each masterpiece is ready to face the new day
We invite you to the Graduation Ceremony of 
Park County Families for Home Education
on Saturday, June 1, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.
Hill City Church of Christ
468 West River Road
(City, State)

(each family would use a name card with the student's name)
Note: the lines of this verse are too long to fit on a card with a vertical design.  It works well on a horizontal design.

#16

Here, the name of the home school is given, as well as the organization holding the ceremony.

You have been a part
of the life and education of
Hannah Joy Williams
in a special way.
Her parents
Elaine and Frederick Williams
announce her graduation
 from Walnut Grove Christian School
during the Commencement Exercises
of the
Washington Homeschool Organization
on Saturday, the eighteenth of June
Two thousand and eleven
Puyallup, Washington

(enclose open house card if applicable)

verse © 2003-2009 J. Thompson

#17

With hearts of gratitude
 for God's enabling grace
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Williams
joyfully announce the
High School Graduation of their son
Patrick Daniel Williams
during Commencement Exercises at the 
CHEC State Convention
in Denver, Colorado
on Friday,  the twenty-third of April 
Two thousand and eleven
Please join them an Open House
 in honor of the graduate
 at one o'clock the following afternoon
 8713 River Road

verse © 2003-2009 J. Thompson

#18

We celebrate the blessing
of our homeschooling journey
by announcing the graduation
 of our son
Patrick Daniel Williams
Commencement Exercises will be held
at the convention of the
 Mississippi Home Educator's Association
on Saturday, the seventh of May
Two thousand and eleven
Please join us at four o'clock
the following afternoon
for a Celebration at our home

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Williams

verse © 2003-2009 J. Thompson

Section Three:

"Stock verses" that have been popular over the years for public school graduation announcements.

#19

Each of us has different talents
different dreams, and
different destinations, yet
we all have the power
to make a new tomorrow
With great happiness, we the Senior Class
of _____________ High School
invite you to join us
on Graduation Day
_________________(date)
Two thousand and _____
at ______________ (time)
_________________ (location)

#20

With the passing of time
we have acquired knowledge
understanding, and friendship
With the help of many we are
prepared to meet tomorrow's challenges
With pride, we, the Senior Class of 
______________ High School
invite you to share our great happiness
at Commencement Exercises
on _______________ (date)
Two thousand and _____
at _______________(time)
_________________ (location)

#21

We grow, we learn, and we seek
but for now, we pause to celebrate
We, the Class of 200_
of ______________ High School
proudly announce
our Commencement Exercises
on _______________ (date)
at _________________ (time)
_________________ (location)

#22

We, the Graduating Class
of _____________ High School
have set our goals and attained them
We would be honored
to have you share our accomplishments
at Graduation
on __________________ (date)
Two thousand and _____
at ________________ (time)
____________________ (location)

#23

With great pride, I
_______________ (graduate's name)
announce
my Graduation from
_____________ High School
Come celebrate my achievement
at Commencement Exercises
on __________________ (date)
Two thousand and _____
at ________________ (time)
____________________ (location)

#24

________________ (graduate's parents)
are proud to announce
the Graduation of
_______________ (graduate's name)
Class of 200_
______________ High School
They invite you to share in their happiness
at Commencement Exercises
on __________________ (date)
at ________________ (time)
____________________ (location)

#25

As we celebrate the past
and embark upon the future
we, the Class of 200_
proudly announce our
Graduation from
____________ High School
on __________________ (date)
at ________________ (time)
____________________ (location)

#26

 Graduation is not an end
but rather a beginning
The Senior Class
of
__________ High School
invites you to share
in the celebration
of this new beginning
on __________________ (date)
Two thousand and _____
at ________________ (time)
____________________ (location)

#27 (invitation)

Class of 200_
With great revelry and pride
we send the graduate
into the future

Join us for an Open House
to celebrate the graduation of
__________ (name)
from ____________ (school name)
on __________________ (date)
at ________________ (time)
____________________ (location)

#28 (college or university)

The President, Faculty
and Graduating Class
of
________________ (name of institution)
announce their
Commencement Exercises
on __________________ (date)
Two thousand and _____
at ________________ (time)
____________________ (location)