Suggested Texts for Your Announcement

Homeschool graduation scenarios are varied, and an announcement wording that fits one family may not fit yours. But to give you place to start, we're showing a number of options for you on this page, grouped into three different categories, below.

With these suggestions we also hope to get you thinking about ways to express the uniqueness of your child's education, and perhaps the spiritual dimension of this passage. Remember that you may add a Bible verse or motto to the inside panel opposite your main text!

Our order forms now offer four of our "Most Popular Texts" as an option for you to use without having to type in the entire text. You can choose the wording you want and give us the information; we create the text based on your selections. The texts offered in this way are noted in red below and shown on this page.
We also have a page with guidelines for writing your own text. Remember that we proofread every announcement text carefully and can often improve the reading or appearance. Our order forms ask if you are willing to allow us to make minor changes, and we will always contact you if we have questions or suggestions beyond the scope of what you have given us permission for.
Would you like to emphasize the student's name? Yes, we can set it in a larger font; see this page or the order form for details.

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

Our order forms offer this as "Popular Text C"

(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 2015
Walnut Grove Homeschool
They invite you to share
in their happiness
at an Open House
on Saturday, 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)

#2

Our order forms offer this as "Popular Text B"

(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 High School Graduation
of our son
Patrick Daniel Williams
Please join us for
a brief ceremony and a celebration
on Saturday, the sixth of June
Two thousand and fifteen
at two o'clock in the afternoon
133 West Chambers Street
City, State (if space allows)
(Skipped line)
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Williams

#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 6, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
133 West Chambers Street
(City and State if space allows)
(Skipped line)
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 13, 2015
(address on last line)
(Skipped line)
Names of parents

#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 2015
Christian Liberty Academy
(Skipped line)
"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

#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 ninth of May
Two thousand and fifteen
at one o'clock in the afternoon
133 West Chambers Street
(Skipped line)
Frederick and Elaine Williams

#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 sixth of June
Two thousand and fifteen
Aurora, Colorado
(Skipped line)
Fred and Elaine Williams

#8

Our order forms offer this as "Popular Text A"

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
of investing in her life and education
Please join us for a celebration
on Friday, June 12, 2015
from 6:00 until 10:00 p.m.
14 West Adams Street
(Skipped line)
Peter and Susan Clarke

#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 26, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
West Side Baptist Church
17 North River Street
City, State (if space allows)
(Skipped line)
Frederick and Elaine Williams

#10

Our order forms offer this as "Popular Text D"

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
You are invited to join them
for the Graduation Ceremony
on Sunday, the fourth of April
Two thousand and fifteen
at four o'clock in the afternoon
West Side Baptist Church
City, State (if space allows)

Section Two:

Student graduating as part of a ceremony held by a homeschool co-op or support group

Any of the texts in Section One may be used, or those shown here, where the name of the organization is given.
The announcement may be worded so that it comes from the homeschool group, the parents of the graduates,
the Senior Class, or 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 ninth of May
Two thousand and fifteen
at seven o'clock in the evening
Bethany Baptist Church
City and State
(Skipped line)
Tri-County Home School Parent's Association

This wording is appropriate for a card with a slot for a name card, or one of our foil announcements with the student's name printed on the front of the card, since it is not in the text.

(An open house card or party invitation could be included
if the family was planning a celebration after the ceremony.)

#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 sixth of June
Two thousand and fifteen
at seven o'clock in the evening
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
City and State

Name cards would be used, or the student's name
would be printed on the front of the card.

(An open house card or party invitation could be included
if the family was planning a celebration after the ceremony.)

#13

The last two lines, giving information about the open house,
would be smaller, but centered. There is no "corner copy" charge
if the last lines are centered; just request this in the "notes" area.

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 fifteen
at one-thirty in the afternoon
Jamestown Assembly of God Church
(Skipped line)
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-ninth of May
Two thousand and fifteen
at seven o'clock in the evening
Hill City Church of Christ
468 West River Road
City, State
(Skipped line)
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 6, 2015 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, or the
student name would be printed on the front of the card.)

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 sixth of June
Two thousand and fifteen
Puyallup, Washington

(Enclose open house card if applicable)

#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 Saturday, the twenty-fifth of April
Two thousand and fifteen
Please join them an Open House
in honor of the graduate
at one o'clock the following afternoon
8713 River Road

#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 Friday, the eighth of May
Two thousand and fifteen
Please join us at four o'clock
the following afternoon
for a Celebration at our home
(Skipped line)
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Williams

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 201_
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 201_
______________ 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 201_
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 201_
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
Commencement Exercises
for the Class of 201_
on __________________ (date)
Two thousand and _____
at ________________ (time)
____________________ (location)