Join Us To Celebrate the Class of 2026!

What: GRS Graduation
When: June 5th, 2026, 5:30pm
Where: Foss Center, Augsburg University campus
Directions to the Foss Center, Augsburg University

PLEASE NOTE: GRADUATION LIVE STREAM TO BE DETERMINED.

Graduation will start promptly at 5:30pm on June 5th.  Seniors expectations are included in an email sent to families.

Upcoming dates for Senior families to know:

• Wed., May 20 - Fri., May 29, 2026 (No School May 25th): Experiential Learning (ELM). Please see email from Kylie DeGrote for ELM details. For Seniors only. A new activity everyday to help students with the transition to their post high school life, and few activities for fun! Detailed calendar emailed to students.

• Thursday, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm: Rehearsal for Graduation;  More details in an email to come. Attendance is mandatory.

• Monday, June st to Thursday, June 4th, 2026: Spring Intensives. Independent Senior Spring Intensives (ISSIs) are an opportunity for seniors to create capstone experience to close out their senior year. Students who do not create their own independent spring intensive will get folded into the 10 and 11th grade spring intensives happening at the same time.

• Friday, June 5, 5:30pm: Commencement, Foss Center, 625 22nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454 (directions and a map) (Graduates should arrive no later than 4:00 pm to get their flowers, group picture, and line-up for the processional.) Please see email with further details.  

• Graduation Attire for Graduates - Students will be wearing Navy Blue caps and gowns distributed at the end of Graduation Rehearsal (will be scheduled during ELM).  They are welcome to decorate their caps as they desire and neither cap or robe needs to be returned. If your student misses rehearsal, they can pick that up from the front desk as well.  We suggest taking the gowns out ahead of time, ironing or steaming them as well.  We’ll have steamers available at graduation to help with last minute wrinkles if needed. The ceremony is generally over by 7:45 pm, and all attendees are welcome to cake and juice, which will be available in the lobby outside the auditorium and can be enjoyed in the lobby or outside on the lawn

  1. Photos:
     Please see email with further information.

  2. Tickets:
     The ceremony will be ticketed due to space limitations. Each family can expect to receive 5 to 7 tickets.

     The exact number will be finalized in the coming months. All senior families will receive an RSVP form in February or March. Through the RSVP process, families will:

     • Be guaranteed a set number of tickets.

     • Have the option to request additional tickets.

     • Be able to return tickets they do not plan to use.

     • Any unused tickets will be redistributed to families who need additional seating.

• Directions to Graduation (From GRS):

  Get on I-94 W from Energy Park Dr and Lexington Pkwy N

  Follow I-94 W to Riverside Ave in Minneapolis. Take exit 235A from I-94 W

  Continue on Riverside Ave. Drive to 22nd Ave S

  Foss Center, 625 22nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
  
  Look out for more emails that will be sent to senior families with more information about graduation as the day draws closer.