Graduation ceremonies for Niles North and Niles West will be held at Northwestern University on May 25, 2025.
We are excited to celebrate our Class of 2025 graduates in May 2025. Our district and school administration have explored options to ensure a memorable event for our graduates, their families, friends, and D219 staff. Please review the information below to help students and families plan for this special day.
Graduation ceremony date and time
Class of 2025 graduation ceremonies for Niles North and Niles West will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
- Niles West graduation begins at 10:00am (graduates line up for final attendance no later than 9:00am)
- Niles North graduation begins at 3:00pm (graduates line up for final attendance no later than 2:00pm)
Graduation location
Graduation ceremonies will be held at Northwestern University’s Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. This indoor facility is fully staffed and has more than 7,000 seats, including wheelchair-accessible seating on every level. Complete graduation ceremony information will be available at a later date.
Parking and accommodations
The venue has free parking available for guests. There are elevators and accessible restrooms throughout the building. The facility also has sophisticated video, audio and lighting features with enhanced wireless connectivity. Graduation ceremonies will be livestreamed for anyone viewing the event remotely.
Additional graduation ceremony details
We look forward to sharing more information with our students and families after the winter break. In the meantime, please save the date - May 25, 2025!