Niles West and Niles North’s class of 2026 graduation ceremonies will be held at Northwestern University’s Welsh-Ryan Arena. According to an email sent out by Niles North principal Marlon Felton and Niles West acting principal Steve Parnther, the ceremonies will be held Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20. The specific dates for each school will be announced at the West versus North football game Friday, Oct. 3, and can be viewed on the D219 graduation page after the game.
“The venue has ample seating, free parking, accessible restrooms and more to enhance your commencement experience. Complete graduation ceremony information will be available at a later date,” D219 principals said in the email.