2026 KSHE Graduation

KSHE Graduation Ceremony

Application, Participation Agreement, and Order Form. Why do we need so much information? Graduation (not to mention home education) is a BIG deal! We all want to honor everyone's hard work with some fun formality and consistency, and we need these things to create the many wonderful aspects of the graduation ceremony, including the program booklets, slideshows, and videos. Let's celebrate!
INSTRUCTIONS

This form requires a lot of information to complete. We have enhanced the registration process to make the process easier. You should also be able to save your progress now and return when you are ready to complete the form. However, TO AVOID DATA LOSS, it is strongly recommended that you first edit and save any lengthy responses (such as the student bio and answers to your audio recording questions) in another document of your own - and then simply copy and paste them into this form when you are ready to submit.
Saving Form Data Prior to Submitting

If something prevents you from completing the form all in one sitting, you can attempt to save your progress and return to complete the form later. To do this you MUST scroll all the way to the bottom of the form and click SAVE. You will be asked to either create a jotform account or to skip creating an account and just receive an email which should allow you to continue the form later. Be sure you have received an email with the link to CONTINUE FORM before you close the form/window. You should also always copy any large blocks of text you have written which are not stored anywhere else and save them in a document of your own to avoid having to rewrite them later. You must SUBMIT the form prior to the deadline to participate in Graduation.
Contact information

How we will communicate with you and the graduate.
Home or Primary Phone*

Area CodePhone Number
Primary Email Address*
example@example.com - primary method used to communicate with Graduate and/or graduate's family regarding graduation requirements and information
Home Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Participating Graduate Information

Enter graduate's formal first and last name as it will appear in the program
Graduate's First Name*
Graduate's Middle Name*
REQUIRED, and used to print formal name for all students in the PROGRAM
Graduate's Last Name*
Suffix (if applicable)
(e.g. II, III, etc) - optional
Gender*

FemaleMale
Graduate's phone number (optional)

Area CodePhone Number
Graduate's email address (optional)
example@example.com. to include on communications regarding graduation
School Name*
The name of your home school, typically as you have registered as a private school with the State of Kansas
Student Bio
• Bio of student written by the student or the parent to be published in program booklet with senior picture, 80 words. This needs to be written in third person (he/she).
• Make sure all names/titles are written and spelled exactly as you want them to appear in the program booklet.
• Refer to the sample Graduation Program Booklet for examples.
• DEADLINE February 6, 2026
• Check spelling! Names, titles . . .
Graduate's Biography*

Example shown below:
Must be 70 to 100 words!0/100
Have you ever performed any of the following?

Performed a songPlayed an instrument at a recitalParticipated in public speech or debateDanceTheaterOther
Ceremony Participants

Teaching parents who will congratulate the graduate on-stage
To plan the procession, we need to know in advance which two teaching parents will participate in the ceremony on-stage.

This is usually the mother and/or father in the home who primarily or directly delivered the educational material.

* If someone else in the home served as the primary teacher, please include their name, relationship to the graduate, and a description of their primary role in delivering the educational material.
MotherFatherOther Primary Teacher
Mother's First Name*
Mother's Last Name*
Mother's Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Father's First Name*
Father's Last Name*
Father's Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Primary Teacher's First Name*
Primary Teacher's Last Name*
Primary Teacher's Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Primary Teacher's Relationship to student, and role in home education*
Special circumstances
Sibling Ushers

(Optional) Candidates for siblings who would like to help as ushers must be 15 years of age or older. Ushers will be directed on how to greet guests and hand out programs prior to the ceremony.
First Sibling Usher
Second Sibling Usher
Third Sibling Usher
Student Presentation Auditions!

Go to the KSHE website under the Graduation tab/Student presentations for more information. https://www.kshomeeducators.com/student-presentations
Do you have a specific talent you might like to audition to share?
Song, music, speaking, or other entertaining performance by the graduate. Don't be shy! Please consider auditioning to share your talent. Previous graduates will tell you auditioning and presenting for graduation is a fun experience and a blessing to be able to share your talents.
Participation Agreement
Kansas Home Educators is proud to offer homeschooled graduates and their families the opportunity to participate in a graduation ceremony. The very fact that you (both the student and the parent!) will soon reach graduation day signifies that you have been willing to follow the Lord's leading down roads less traveled.

The primary intention of this ceremony is to honor the Lord God who made homeschooling possible for your family. We ask for the graduate and their families to review the following information:

Homeschool Graduates should have attended a homeschool for at least the last two years. If the graduate has homeschooled less than two years because of extenuating circumstances, an appeal may be submitted to the KSHE board for further consideration.

Per the Homeschool Legal Defence, homeschooling is defined as education that is primarily home based, parent directed and customized to meet the child’s and the family’s needs.

Virtual charter schools controlled by the public school system (such as K12, Insight, etc…) are not considered as home schools by Kansas Home Educators (KSHE) or Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA). For more information search for “virtual charter schools” at http://www.hslda.org. HSLDA’s website states “HSLDA does not provide legal services in connection with children enrolled in any such public school options.” (referring to virtual charter schools or public school independent study programs)
The graduate and each person seeking to participate in this high school homeschool graduation ceremony in support of the graduate can confirm that the graduate has been homeschooled for at least the last two years by their parent(s) or guardian(s)We understand Kansas Home Educators is a Christian organization and the primary purpose of this ceremony is to honor God, and His Son, Jesus Christ. All on-stage participants agree to support KSHE in delivering ceremony elements consistent with KSHE's values and beliefs which will include prayer, a Christ-centered commencement address delivered by a pastor, parent, or community leader, and other expressions of Christian faith.Each participating family is required to serve on one Graduation Support Teams (you will be able to choose your preferences later in this form).The graduate and all on-stage participants and parents agree to attend and participate in planning activities and tasks (especially those who will be participating in the ceremony in any way, including on-stage processions).I understand and agree that KSHE does not endorse the quality of education of any graduate or school and is only providing an opportunity to participate in a ceremony.By submitting this application for participation, I agree that the KSHE board of directors reserves the right to grant or refuse participation in the ceremony to any one at any time, and is under no obligation to provide any explanation for decisions on who is allowed to participate in this event.
If any of the above participation requirements cannot be met or agreed to on behalf of all parties seeking to participate in the ceremony, STOP completing this form.

You may seek an appeal with respect to the above participation requirements by writing an email to the KSHE board of directors at

graduation@kshomeeducators.com before January 15, 2026.

Appeals should include the specific requirements you are seeking an exception to and any special circumstances.
By signing, I certify that I have reviewed the above requirements and have obtained agreement from the graduate and all parents/teachers applying to participate in this ceremony.*

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Photos!

Upload your photos below. Be careful to read and follow instructions or you will be asked to resubmit new photos (which creates more work for everyone). These photos will be used in the ceremony content, including the program booklet and ceremony videos.
DO:
- Choose high quality / clear photos to scan or send digitally. Portrait studio photos are great!
- Put all of your photos in a JPEG/JPG format
- Pay attention to the background of your photo.
- Please avoid photos with “clutter” & glare from mirrors or windows, etc.
DON’T:
- Use screenshots of social media photos
- Submit blurry photos of any kind – any blur is enhanced when enlarged
- Submit photos with red eyes
OTHER TIPS:
- Group photos are discouraged for visual purposes – the audience has a hard time deciphering which one is the graduate in the short time that the photo is viewed.
NOTE: KSHE reserves the right to decline any photo and ask for another.

Questions?

Send your questions via email to graduation@kshomeeducators.com
Please upload (1) Teacher with Student Photo (REQUIRED)*

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First Senior Picture (REQUIRED). Must be a close-up head-and-shoulders shot in portrait orientation.*

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Second Senior Picture. A different pose may be submitted for the student video. This one can be in portrait or landscape orientation. The first senior picture will be used in the video if an additional photo isn’t submitted here.

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Activity Photos
- Submit activity pictures of an extracurricular activity that you put time & effort in to. Things like “hanging out with friends” is not an extracurricular activity. Please…no vacation photos either.
- These can be portrait or landscape.
- Activity photo ideas: 4-H, sports, mission trip, ministry, musical instrument, drama, award, hobby, accomplishment, American Heritage Girls or Trail Life, volunteer work, on-the-job, coop classes, field trips, Scouts, other outside-the-classroom activities your senior is involved in . . . Do not submit regular Senior Photos as Activity Pictures.
High School Activity Photo #1 (Required)*

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High School Activity Photo #2 (Required)*

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High School Activity Photo #3 (Required)*

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High School Activity Photo #4 (Required)*

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High School Activity Photo #5 (Required)*

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Photo Release Form(s)
• Are required to release photographer’s copyright for all professional photos.

• At least one form must be submitted to provide copyright release for ALL senior portrait pictures - whether taken professionally or personally.

• The form can be downloaded by clicking the image below, to be completed and scanned/photographed and uploaded in the space below.
Photographer Copyright Release(s). Upload your Completed and signed photo release forms here.*

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Student Video - Audio Recording

Choose three questions and enter response. The answers to all three questions need to take about 30 seconds total (when all three are read together, about 85-110 words total).
•The audio recordings are combined with photos in a professionally produced video which provides insight into the graduate, describes significant experiences, entertainment for the audience, & insight into the home school world for those who may be unfamiliar.

•3 questions/3 answers
•30 seconds TOTAL! for all 3 combined
(85-110 words TOTAL)
•2-3 medium length sentences per answer
•Bring written answers to recording session!!
•Include with submission here by Feb 6th
•Recording sessions will be in February
(typically a Tues eve & Sat AM)
First Question*
Graduate's response to the First Question*

0/0
Second Question*
Graduate's response to the Second Question*

0/0
Third Question*
Graduate's response to the Third Question*

0/0
Recording Schedule

Recording sessions this year are still being scheduled. One in the (evening) and one (morning) at Hope Community Church. Significant additional fees and arrangements will apply to reschedule with the professional recording artist if you cannot record during one of these sessions. A scheduling email will be sent later containing more information.
Preferred Support Team

We can't do all this without you! Each participating family is needed and required to serve on one of the following teams to help with one aspect of graduation preparation or ceremony. We will do our best to plug you in according to your preference(s).
Ceremony Program – 2 mtgs during Feb/March
Cleanup Worship Ctr & Hospitality Suite
Photography – 1 hr on grad day
Set Up – 3 hrs on grad day
Student Scrapbooks – 4-5 hrs 1 day in Apr
Student Audio Recording – 4 hrs either Tues or Sat in Feb
Worship Center Decorations – 1 hr prior to rehearsal
First Preference*
Second Preference*
Third Preference*
Products and Services
Graduation Apparel is required for participation

A solid color graduation cap and gown are required for participation in the 2026 KSHE graduation. No patterns are allowed. An honor cord or sash may be worn if the graduate's grades are appropriate for recognition. Graduates may "bling" their cap to provide some individuality and the cap may be a different color than the gown if desired.

Go the KSHE Graduation Website for links to order graduation apparel and accessories.

KSHE Graduation Participation Pass - REQUIREDThis pass permits eligible students to participate in the graduation ceremony. Active KSHE members (paid membership is paid up when you submit this form) will be able to find a PROMO code for a $20.00 discount on the KSHE members only page. The promo code must be entered below prior to checkout. $50 late fee applies after February 6th. If you would like to become a KSHE member, you can purchase a membership on the KSHE website. Included in the participation fee is a digital photo gallery of the graduation event with photographs of each graduate with parents taken during the ceremony and access to download graduation videos.

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Current KSHE Members receive $20 off graduation registration!

A coupon code is needed for the discount. Email editor@kshomeeducators.com or check the members only page to receive the discount code.

Purchase your KSHE Membership here: KSHE Annual Membership
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KSHE Graduation Ceremony

INSTRUCTIONS

Saving Form Data Prior to Submitting

Contact information

Participating Graduate Information

Ceremony Participants

Sibling Ushers

Student Presentation Auditions!

Participation Agreement

Photos!

Student Video - Audio Recording

Recording Schedule

Preferred Support Team

Products and Services