AFHE Senior High Graduation
Save the date for the 35th annual AFHE Senior High Graduation to be held Friday, May 28, 2027 at:
Dream City Church
13613 N Cave Creek Rd,
Phoenix, AZ 85022
Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for a very special evening honoring senior high graduates in a formal, reverent, cap and gown ceremony.
Be sure to read through the GRADUATE INFORMATION PACKET before completing the registration form. It contains a lot of helpful details about participating in the ceremony including instructions for submitting your photos.
REGISTRATION OPENS: January 2, 2027
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 28, 2027, 11:59 PM
LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 7, 2027
Registrations received between March 1 and March 7 will be charged a $50 late fee. There will be absolutely no registrations accepted after March 7, 2027, 11:59 PM.
The AFHE Graduate Recognition Ceremony is a special evening to honor homeschooled graduates from across the state. Current AFHE Membership with an expiration date of May 31, 2027, or later is required to register for the Graduation. LOGIN to your member profile to access the Graduation registration form. If you are not a current member, JOIN or RENEW in order to proceed.
Once you are logged in, be sure to scroll down to complete the form.
Family, Friends, and the Homeschool Community—What to expect at the AFHE Graduation Ceremony
We invite friends and family of the graduates to join us for the AFHE Senior High Graduation Ceremony.
Arrive early – Doors open at 6:00 pm
Please encourage your guests to arrive early enough to park and get seated before the ceremony begins at 7:00 pm.
Minimize noise
Parents, please remember to be considerate of those seated around you and for video quality purposes. If small children become fussy or noisy, please take them to the foyer.
No air horns, helium balloons, or confetti permitted inside the building
Do not use air horns or other noise makers out of consideration for those seated around you. Helium balloons are not permitted inside the building. In addition, confetti is prohibited.
Bring a sweater and water
You might wish to bring a sweater or jacket as the auditorium can be chilly at times. You may also wish to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
GRADUATION VOLUNTEER POSITIONS WILL REOPEN IN SPRING.
Volunteers will be needed for the AFHE Graduation Ceremony. Parents, graduates, and older teens are invited to join us in serving this year’s graduating class and the family and friends coming to celebrate with them. If you are available to help on Friday, May 28 please fill out the form below and our graduation volunteer coordinator will reach out to you shortly.
Speech & Music Contest
Graduates, do you have a talent for public speaking? Do you have a passion for speaking into the lives of your peers? If you answered YES, then you should enter the AFHE Graduation speech contests by March 15th. Find out more on page 7 & 8 of the graduation information packet.
Speech Auditions will open on January 2, 2027.
Senior high graduates that are registered for the AFHE Graduation are invited to audition to perform a musical selection at the ceremony. Get the details on page 9 of the graduation information packet. To begin the application process click the button below and fill out the form before March 15th.
Music Auditions will open on January 2, 2027.
Scholarship Application
2027 Scholarship Fund
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 10, 2027
Arizona homeschooled seniors graduating from high school in 2027 who were homeschooled through all four years of high school and whose families are current AFHE members are eligible to apply for a scholarship for college or trade school.
Scholarship applications will open in January.
Graduation Celebration Kiosk Ad
Take your graduation celebration to the next level! This year at graduation we are offering an opportunity for grads and their parents to put up an ad on our new Graduation Celebration Kiosks!
Save your spot now! It’s only $25 to place your graduation celebration ad!
Also, run your graduation celebration ad at convention for the whole homeschool community to see for just an additional $75.
Kiosk ad signup is closed.
Attention graduating seniors! Show your appreciation for your homeschool parents’ unwavering love and support throughout your educational journey. Say a heartfelt “thank you” by placing a special ad on our graduation celebration kiosks, honoring the dedication and sacrifice that have shaped your success. Reserve your spot today to express your gratitude in a memorable way!
Celebrate your senior’s milestone achievement in style! Showcase your graduate by placing a personalized ad on our homeschool graduation celebration kiosks. Let your message of love and support for your graduate shine for the whole homeschool community to see. Reserve your space today and make their special day even more memorable!
Calling all graduating seniors! Want to give a shoutout to your best friend and fellow graduate? Celebrate their achievements and friendship by placing a heartfelt ad on our graduation celebration kiosks. Let the world know how proud you are of their success and how much their friendship means to you. Reserve your spot today and make their graduation day even more special!
