NCHE invites you to commemorate this occasion with your family and community. The annual NCHE Graduation Ceremony coincides with the NCHE Thrive! Conference. The 2025 ceremony will be held at 5:00 pm, Saturday, May 24, at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC. The ceremony lasts approximately one hour and fifteen minutes. Homeschools wishing to participate in the ceremony will need to purchase a Graduation Ceremony Package. This package includes a diploma, cap and gown, a rose for the teacher and the option of a honor cord. Current membership is required to participate in the graduation ceremony.