Class of 2023 Graduation

Auditions will be held on Wednesday, April 12 during lunch for the Class of 2023 to determine who will be performing at graduation and baccalaureate. Seniors who wish to try out need to select and practice their talent for the auditions. A committee composed of faculty, staff and students will make the final decision.

The Senior Parade will be held on Saturday, May 13 at 1:30 p.m. starting in the CHS Student Parking Lot. Seniors may decorate their cars and drive along the route provided by Centerville High School and the Centerville Police Department. More details will be provided closer to the event.

Baccalaureate is a non-denominational ceremony coordinated by a team of students, parents and local religious leaders. It will be held on Tuesday, May 16 at 7 p.m. at Fairhaven Church. We hope seniors and their parents will attend.

View the Baccalaureate live stream

All seniors will finish their classroom responsibilities for the fourth quarter on Wednesday, May 17 at 2:50 p.m. All fourth quarter assignments, papers, fourth quarter tests, quizzes, reports, etc. must be completed before the students leave on May 17.

Seniors who have been granted local scholarships and their families will be invited to a special program on Thursday, May 18 at CHS.

Commencement practice will be held at the WSU Nutter Center on Friday, May 19 at 10 a.m. Commencement practice allows everyone to feel comfortable about the ceremony and, in the past, has contributed to the long-standing positive tradition of Centerville commencements. All seniors should attend.

Centerville High School Class of 2023 commencement will be held at the Wright State University Nutter Center on Saturday, May 20 at 9 a.m.

There are no reserved seats except for one small section for the faculty.

Doors will open at 8 a.m. Pictures may be taken before the exercises in and around the arena. Bring all your family and friends and join in the joyous celebration. 

The ceremony will last two hours. We expect the candidates for graduation to exhibit mature behavior. All rules and regulations of both CHS and the Nutter Center are in effect.

View the Commencement live stream

Seventh semester grade point average and final class rank were official in February of this year. The total eight-semester transcript, which is used following graduation, will be available the last week of June. An 8th semester grade point average will be calculated.

Your student’s grades are available online through the Home Access Center. If you need a copy of a mid-term or quarterly report, let us know. Senior report cards will be available to view on Home Access Center until June 30.

Transcript of the student's four-year experience is recorded and available at the student's request. A final transcript survey will be distributed in advisory in May. Students will be asked to enter the name of the colleges/universities they wish their transcript sent. 

Transcripts include grades, final grade point average, class rank and credits attempted. All four year colleges request the final transcript, which is forwarded by the Guidance Department at the end of June.  Thereafter, all transcripts must be secured from the Centerville City Schools Student Services Office located at 111 Virginia Ave., Centerville, OH 45458, Phone 937-433-8841.

A final request will automatically be sent to seniors to let us know which school they plan to attend. It is important to communicate with the colleges that have accepted your son’s or daughter’s application for admission if he/she decides not to attend.

All seniors are responsible for their behavior, conduct and school property, as they normally have been for four years until the conclusion of commencement. This is important because some students feel that, when class is over the last day, they have completed their obligation and responsibility.

Seniors eligible to graduate are expected to follow CHS rules and regulations and behave in a respectful manner. Participation in year-end graduation activities is a privilege and not a guaranteed right. Eligible students will receive a diploma; however, inappropriate behavior can result in a student being denied the privilege of participating in all year-end activities.

Any day chosen as senior non-attendance day is unsanctioned and unexcused. The school cannot in any way be responsible for the health and safety of the senior students who choose not to attend school. Consequences for truancy will be the same as those listed in the Student Handbook.

Diplomas will be distributed at live commencement ceremonies. Please safeguard your diploma as there is no “replacement” diploma readily available.

Seniors had the opportunity to purchase caps, gowns, and tassels through Graduate Service.

Following induction, members of the National Honor Society purchased distinguishing tassels. Members of the top 10% of the class were given the opportunity to purchase distinguishing stoles.  Caps, gowns, tassels, NHS tassels and honor stoles will be distributed at CHS on Tuesday, May 16. Contact the Central Unit Office regarding gown size exchanges. Cap decorations are not permitted.

All outstanding obligations incurred by seniors during their years in Centerville City Schools must be paid before a student may participate in commencement. Any outstanding fees can be viewed in Home Access Center.

If parents or students plan to pay by personal check, fees must be paid by May 5, 2023. Payment can be made at any time prior to May 19 using a credit card, cashier’s check, money order or cash.

Any remaining funds in your graduated student’s lunch account may be refunded or transferred to another student enrolled in Centerville City Schools. Please contact Student Nutrition Services at 937-433-8841 to request a refund or transfer.