Graduation

2023 Senior Graduation Information

VIP Dates:

1. Senior/Parent Mass of Thanksgiving: Tuesday, April 25th, 8:30 a.m. at Holy Family Cathedral
2. Baccalaureate Mass: Wednesday, May 17th, 6:30 p.m., Church of St. Mary
3. Graduation: Friday, May 19th, 7:00 p.m., TU Reynold’s Center
4. All Night Graduation Party: Friday, May 19th, 11:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., Bishop Kelley High School

April

• Prom: The Junior-Senior Prom will be held at the Cain’s Ballroom on Saturday, April 15th; from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Mass of Thanksgiving for Seniors and their Parents/Guardians/Grandparents: All seniors will be out of school on Tuesday, April 25th for the Mass of Thanksgiving at 8:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church, located at 820 S Boulder Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119. Seniors and their parents/guardians/grandparents attend this Mass. This Mass celebrates the gifts of the Class of 2023 and kicks off the final month before graduation.
  Dress Code: Church dress attire. Guys wear dress slacks, shirt, and tie. Girls wear a modest dress.

May
Senior attendance at Baccalaureate Mass, Graduation practice, and Graduation is mandatory.

• Baccalaureate Mass: Baccalaureate Mass will be held at the Church of St. Mary on Wednesday, May 17th at 6:30 p.m. Graduates and parents/guardians/grandparents only for Baccalaureate Mass. No other family members please due to limited seating. Graduates should arrive at the Church of St. Mary, 1347 E. 49th Pl., by 6:00 p.m.
  - Dress Code: Wear your Graduation Gown and NHS stole. Caps are not worn at Baccalaureate Mass. Please dress in a dress or dress pants for ladies and dress pants, shirt, and tie for guys. Dress shoes for ladies and gentlemen.
• Graduation Practice: Graduation practice is mandatory and will be held on Friday, May 19th from 9:00 a.m. –10:30 am. at the TU Reynold’s Center.
  - Dress Code: Casual dress for Graduation practice. Please do not schedule appointments until after noon.
• Graduation: TU Reynold’s Center, Friday, May 19th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Graduates should arrive at TU by 6:15 p.m. to line up in the TU practice gym. There are no seating limitations at TU. The Graduation Ceremony will last approximately ninety minutes.
  - Graduation Dress Code: Cap & Gowns, dress pants, dress shirt and tie for the guys. Dress or pant suit and flats or low heels for the girls. Guys should be clean shaven. Graduation caps should be worn with the tassel to the right. NHS stoles will be worn at graduation.
• Bishop Kelley Senior All-Night Graduation Party: The Annual Senior Grad Party is Friday, May 19th, 11:30 p.m. – 4:00 A.M. at Bishop Kelley. Doors will open for the Grad Party at 11:30 P.M. The Bishop Kelley All-Night Senior Graduation Party is open only to Bishop Kelley seniors. Senior parents host the All-Night Grad Party for the graduating class. Senior parents will be sent information about volunteering for the party in March.