Grad Knight Event Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Grad Knight party?
Newport's Grad Knight party starts the evening of Newport's graduation day. Check in for the event will begin at a time TBD as the event gets closer; but will be the evening of graduation. The event will run through 5:30-6 AM the following morning.
Why should I go?
WHAT???? Why SHOULDN'T you go??!!!
This is an ALL night party, with no shortage of incredible activities, fabulous food, contests and entertainment with ALL of your friends! When will you EVER have that opportunity again?
Who can attend the All-Knight Senior Grad Party?
Only Newport High School graduating seniors may purchase a ticket to attend.
Why is the evening kept secret?
Event locations and activities remain a well-guarded secret to ensure the event remains sober, safe from crashers, drug-free and to create a fun and exciting experience.
What do I wear to the Grad Party?
Students should wear casual, comfortable clothes with a secure pocket, socks with close toed shoes, NO FLIP FLOPS or Sandals and bring a light jacket or sweatshirt. There will be outdoor spaces at venues and it will get chilly overnight. Sweats, leggings, AND PJs are all acceptable!
What can I bring to the Grad Party?
Plan to bring yourself, your ID, your phone (if you want), and a sweatshirt or light jacket and any medically necessary requirements.
Purses, keys, money, phone chargers, backpacks, alcohol, drugs or weapons of any kind will NOT be permitted. In order to ensure the safety of all students, ALL Grad Knight attendees will be searched prior to boarding the busses for the evening. The Grad Knight committee reserves the right to involve both parents and authorities should a student make an attempt to bring any of the underlined items above. Thank you for contributing to a safe evening for all!
Can I bring my cell phone?
We invite you to bring your cell phones!! Memorialize this evening for you and your friends - you've earned this right of passage and we want you to celebrate! We only ask that you consider keeping those photos between you and your friends such that you don't give away the evening, so those looking forward to their Grad Knight party next year will enjoy that same element of surprise. Please plan to FULLY CHARGE your phone and temper your use so you have enough charge to savor those import parts of the evening. Chargers and charging cords WILL NOT be permitted.
Is there financial assistance available?
If you are unable to pay for the cost of the ticket, please send an email to [email protected] to briefly explain your circumstances (this will only be seen by the Grad Knight Steering Committee). Need based assistance will be available to a limited number of students. Free and reduced lunch qualify. We will send you a separate registration form to secure your place in the bus assignment line.
How do I register for the event?
Please see our Registration page.
If we are going to different places, can I sit with my friends on the bus?
YES! Plan ahead and purchase your tickets EARLY and TOGETHER!
Bus assignment priority is linked to your ticket registration AND purchase. The earlier you purchase your ticket, the earlier you get to select your bus assignment when we open that process closer to graduation.
I didn't register with my friends, or my friend group has changed can I still get on the same bus with my friends?
The best FOOL PROOF option, is to purchase your ticket early. The bus assignment process will get underway closer to the event so you'll have plenty of time. We have a SUPER slick process to give you the opportunity to get organized and coordinate with friends.
What’s the refund policy?
Refunds are difficult. This event is expensive, fairly complicated and pricing offered is based on number of attendees.
Please be certain that when you purchase your ticket your schedule permits you to attend. The venues and activities available for our event are based on numbers of attendees and our rates are dictated based on those numbers. Should you find at the last minute that you cannot attend, our preference would be you consider your purchase a donation to support the other students attending, but are willing to consider hardships on a case by case basis.
No Shows will not be considered for refund.
What if I get COVID and can’t attend?
We will be following current state or county guidelines relating to recommended protections.
Can I come late?
No. All seniors and parent chaperones will board buses after check-in. Unregistered or late students will not be permitted to attend. We must account for every student at every stop throughout the night.
What if I’m too tired and want to go home?
The likelihood of that happening is very small, as there is something for everyone at this event. We travel together as a group and once the event starts the attendee list doesn’t change. We do have some quiet spaces, that you may move to should you decide you need to, to catch your breath, but you should plan to attend for the entire event.
Is there a waiver we need to sign?
Yes, we will have waivers posted with the registration process. As many students will be turning 18, and legally an adult, all students will need to sign the waiver as part of the bus assignment process. Parents, we will need your signature for your student to attend, and any medical awareness at the point of registration, so please plan to fill out the waiver and return it as part of the registration process.
You can familiarize yourself with the expectations of the event by reviewing the 2025 Senior Release form on the Registration page.
Will there be food at the event?
There will be an incredible amount of interesting and satisfying food at this event. There will be something for everyone. Allergy friendly food will be available and in case of severe allergies, you will be permitted to bring your own food. Please be specific regarding food needs on your waiver forms so we can plan ahead.
What if I’m 18 by graduation?
Congratulations! That is an exciting milestone! It really doesn't change much due to the fact that MOST students will be turning 18 throughout the year. We will be including a student waiver as part of the bus assignment process, that waiver must be returned to confirm your spot. Any student turning 18 just before graduation will sign before boarding the bus.
All participants will need to agree to the behavioral guidelines, and all participants are expected to stay for the duration of the evening.
What are the COVID guidelines?
We will be looking to follow recommended COVID guidelines in June for whatever county the venues are located.
What if we have to cancel the event due to a COVID shutdown?
Policy coming soon.
My student would like to attend but my student needs additional support.
Please contact us directly to discuss your students unique needs. This party, by design, has allot of visual and audio stimulus for a variety of reasons. HOWEVER, we have gone through great lengths to give students (and adults) who may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to stimulus a quieter place to be able to regroup. Please contact our committee @ [email protected] for questions and to discuss specific needs and how we can help.
My student needs additional support boarding the bus, and/or I'm not certain my student will be able to make it the entire evening.
It is important to our committee that all students that desire to attend have an option to attend. Please contact us so we can better understand your specific situation @ [email protected]. If your student requires an aid, again, please contact our committee to discuss.
Have a question that’s not addressed here?
Please contact Newport Grad Knight Committee @ [email protected]
Newport's Grad Knight party starts the evening of Newport's graduation day. Check in for the event will begin at a time TBD as the event gets closer; but will be the evening of graduation. The event will run through 5:30-6 AM the following morning.
Why should I go?
WHAT???? Why SHOULDN'T you go??!!!
This is an ALL night party, with no shortage of incredible activities, fabulous food, contests and entertainment with ALL of your friends! When will you EVER have that opportunity again?
Who can attend the All-Knight Senior Grad Party?
Only Newport High School graduating seniors may purchase a ticket to attend.
Why is the evening kept secret?
Event locations and activities remain a well-guarded secret to ensure the event remains sober, safe from crashers, drug-free and to create a fun and exciting experience.
What do I wear to the Grad Party?
Students should wear casual, comfortable clothes with a secure pocket, socks with close toed shoes, NO FLIP FLOPS or Sandals and bring a light jacket or sweatshirt. There will be outdoor spaces at venues and it will get chilly overnight. Sweats, leggings, AND PJs are all acceptable!
What can I bring to the Grad Party?
Plan to bring yourself, your ID, your phone (if you want), and a sweatshirt or light jacket and any medically necessary requirements.
Purses, keys, money, phone chargers, backpacks, alcohol, drugs or weapons of any kind will NOT be permitted. In order to ensure the safety of all students, ALL Grad Knight attendees will be searched prior to boarding the busses for the evening. The Grad Knight committee reserves the right to involve both parents and authorities should a student make an attempt to bring any of the underlined items above. Thank you for contributing to a safe evening for all!
Can I bring my cell phone?
We invite you to bring your cell phones!! Memorialize this evening for you and your friends - you've earned this right of passage and we want you to celebrate! We only ask that you consider keeping those photos between you and your friends such that you don't give away the evening, so those looking forward to their Grad Knight party next year will enjoy that same element of surprise. Please plan to FULLY CHARGE your phone and temper your use so you have enough charge to savor those import parts of the evening. Chargers and charging cords WILL NOT be permitted.
Is there financial assistance available?
If you are unable to pay for the cost of the ticket, please send an email to [email protected] to briefly explain your circumstances (this will only be seen by the Grad Knight Steering Committee). Need based assistance will be available to a limited number of students. Free and reduced lunch qualify. We will send you a separate registration form to secure your place in the bus assignment line.
How do I register for the event?
Please see our Registration page.
If we are going to different places, can I sit with my friends on the bus?
YES! Plan ahead and purchase your tickets EARLY and TOGETHER!
Bus assignment priority is linked to your ticket registration AND purchase. The earlier you purchase your ticket, the earlier you get to select your bus assignment when we open that process closer to graduation.
I didn't register with my friends, or my friend group has changed can I still get on the same bus with my friends?
The best FOOL PROOF option, is to purchase your ticket early. The bus assignment process will get underway closer to the event so you'll have plenty of time. We have a SUPER slick process to give you the opportunity to get organized and coordinate with friends.
What’s the refund policy?
Refunds are difficult. This event is expensive, fairly complicated and pricing offered is based on number of attendees.
Please be certain that when you purchase your ticket your schedule permits you to attend. The venues and activities available for our event are based on numbers of attendees and our rates are dictated based on those numbers. Should you find at the last minute that you cannot attend, our preference would be you consider your purchase a donation to support the other students attending, but are willing to consider hardships on a case by case basis.
No Shows will not be considered for refund.
What if I get COVID and can’t attend?
We will be following current state or county guidelines relating to recommended protections.
Can I come late?
No. All seniors and parent chaperones will board buses after check-in. Unregistered or late students will not be permitted to attend. We must account for every student at every stop throughout the night.
What if I’m too tired and want to go home?
The likelihood of that happening is very small, as there is something for everyone at this event. We travel together as a group and once the event starts the attendee list doesn’t change. We do have some quiet spaces, that you may move to should you decide you need to, to catch your breath, but you should plan to attend for the entire event.
Is there a waiver we need to sign?
Yes, we will have waivers posted with the registration process. As many students will be turning 18, and legally an adult, all students will need to sign the waiver as part of the bus assignment process. Parents, we will need your signature for your student to attend, and any medical awareness at the point of registration, so please plan to fill out the waiver and return it as part of the registration process.
You can familiarize yourself with the expectations of the event by reviewing the 2025 Senior Release form on the Registration page.
Will there be food at the event?
There will be an incredible amount of interesting and satisfying food at this event. There will be something for everyone. Allergy friendly food will be available and in case of severe allergies, you will be permitted to bring your own food. Please be specific regarding food needs on your waiver forms so we can plan ahead.
What if I’m 18 by graduation?
Congratulations! That is an exciting milestone! It really doesn't change much due to the fact that MOST students will be turning 18 throughout the year. We will be including a student waiver as part of the bus assignment process, that waiver must be returned to confirm your spot. Any student turning 18 just before graduation will sign before boarding the bus.
All participants will need to agree to the behavioral guidelines, and all participants are expected to stay for the duration of the evening.
What are the COVID guidelines?
We will be looking to follow recommended COVID guidelines in June for whatever county the venues are located.
What if we have to cancel the event due to a COVID shutdown?
Policy coming soon.
My student would like to attend but my student needs additional support.
Please contact us directly to discuss your students unique needs. This party, by design, has allot of visual and audio stimulus for a variety of reasons. HOWEVER, we have gone through great lengths to give students (and adults) who may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to stimulus a quieter place to be able to regroup. Please contact our committee @ [email protected] for questions and to discuss specific needs and how we can help.
My student needs additional support boarding the bus, and/or I'm not certain my student will be able to make it the entire evening.
It is important to our committee that all students that desire to attend have an option to attend. Please contact us so we can better understand your specific situation @ [email protected]. If your student requires an aid, again, please contact our committee to discuss.
Have a question that’s not addressed here?
Please contact Newport Grad Knight Committee @ [email protected]
The Newport Grad Knight Committee is certified 501(3)(c) operating under the guidance and support
of the Newport High School PTSA.
of the Newport High School PTSA.