Find the graduation announcement wording that is right for you. Here are some ideas on what to write in your graduation announcements and invitations.
Graduating from high school or college is a special event, and graduation announcements with pictures are an elegant way to share this achievement with friends and family. Not sure what to write for the graduation announcement wording? Check out some of these announcement examples.
Basic Graduation Announcement Wording
Announcements don’t have to be fancy or overly complicated. If your belief is “less is more” and you would prefer a simple look, just three pieces of information are needed.
- Graduate’s Name
- School’s Name
- Graduating Year
An example wording for your basic announcement text:
Kate Monahan
East High School
Class of 2024
Formal Announcements
Reading more like a wedding invitation, a formal announcement has a sophisticated look and is a good choice for proud parents wishing to send out the announcements to their relatives and friends.
- Names of Parents or Guardians
- Graduate’s Full Name
- School’s Name
- Graduating Year
- Graduate’s Major (optional)
- Honors & Awards (optional)
A sample of a formal graduation announcement text:
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Monahan
Announce the graduation of their daughter
Katherine Anne Monahan
from East High School On Saturday June 15th, 2024
Story Announcements
Sometimes graduates want to share more than just their name, school, and class year. Feel free to add additional information that you would like to share with everyone. Include a short paragraph on future plans after college, favorite school memory, or even an inspirational quote. Sharing these details creates a more personal card and lets family and friends know what you are up to after graduation.
- Names of Parents or Guardians (optional)
- Graduate’s Name (full name optional)
- School’s Name
- Graduating Year
- Graduate’s Major (optional)
- Honors & Awards (optional)
- Future Plans
- Quote
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Monahan
Are proud to announce the graduation of
Katherine Anne Monahan
from East High School
Class of 2024Kate is attending Columbia College in Chicago this fall where she will study journalism.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Invitation Announcements
Popular with high school graduations, announcements can also double as party invitations. Use this opportunity to invite people to an open house or celebration in honor of the grad.
- Graduate’s Name (full name optional)
- School’s Name
- Graduating Year
- Graduation Date
- Party Address
- RSVP Details (optional)
Suggestion for grad party invitation wording:
Class of 2024
Celebrate Kate Monahan’s Graduation
from East High School
May 11th @ 4pm at the
Monahan’s Home
1200 West Palm Court
Sarosta, FL 60615
Sending grad announcements is appropriate for ALL graduations including kindergarten, Montessori, junior high/middle school, high school, community college, state university, and nursing school. All the hard work and time pursuing your education is a reason to share your accomplishment with others by sending an announcement.
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