Texas Tech K-12 Hosts Spring Commencement May 16

By Leslie Cranford, section manager

Texas Tech K-12 will celebrate the Class of 2025 with its annual on-site, in-person commencement ceremony May 16 at the Frazier Alumni Pavilion on the Texas Tech campus at 2680 Drive of Champions in Lubbock.

Qualifying seniors and their families are invited to attend and can fill out a request form to get confirmation of their eligibility and other important information and deadlines. To ensure inclusion in the printed program, bios and photos should be submitted as quickly as possible. Students also can find the order forms for graduation announcements and their cap and gown on the Graduation Prep page of the website. That ordering deadline is April 1. It is also recommended that announcements be ordered via that same form by March 1.

Cari Moye, acting superintendent of Texas Tech K-12, said she and all the staff, teachers and administrators hope students will be able to attend the commencement ceremony, as it allows school leaders to truly celebrate the students’ hard work and accomplishments.  

“Our commencement on campus brings together a community of students and families who have shared their educational journey with us, and we look forward to meeting them in person and celebrating all they’ve achieved,” Moye said.

The festivities also feature the anticipated mortar board toss, a reception, photo opportunities and even a visit from the university’s mascot, Raider Red.

Since the inaugural ceremony in 1998, Texas Tech High School has graduated nearly 5,600 students from all over the world. Students complete graduation requirements throughout the academic year, and those who opt to attend the ceremony represent their class when they cross the stage to receive their diplomas.