Grad Nite - Naugatuck High School

Our Backstory

The tragic loss of a teenager from a drug or alcohol related accident is an occurrence that no one wants to experience. Sadly, however, every year too many parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, neighbors, teachers, coaches and classmates encounter this loss. Special events in a young person’s life such as graduating from high school can heighten their free-spirited actions and increase the risk of a celebration ending in a tragedy. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one in three children under age 21 who died in alcohol-related accidents died during prom and graduation season. For the past 22 years, the Naugatuck High School Grad Nite Committee has sponsored an all-night, lock-in celebration to help protect Naugatuck High School graduates from becoming another statistic on their graduation night.

Our Mission

NHS Grad Nite offers all graduates the opportunity to celebrate together in a safe, adult-supervised, drug and alcohol free environment. It also provides parents with the peace of mind that their child will return home safely the following morning. This all-night party which includes sports, entertainment, dancing, games, movies, contests, prizes and an abundance of food throughout the evening has become a tradition at NHS that each class looks forward to attending. Since the first Grad Nite in 2001, this event has been offered free of charge to the entire graduating class so that no one is excluded. Our ability to offer such a program would not be possible without the generous support of our businesses, organizations, and individuals who provide financial, food, and prize donations as well as volunteer their time to this memorable event.

Upcoming Events & Meetings

The Battle of the Graduating Years is ON!

UPDATE! 1992 is leading the charge! Who's going to step up and become the Head of the Class?

We know there's more class spirit out there! Donate your "graduation year" (any year!) through Venmo or CashApp and make sure to note your year in the memo.

Support NHS Grad Nite 2025 and represent your class! Donate in the amount of your graduating year via:

Venmo: [@NHS-Grad-Nite]

CashApp: [$NHSGradNite]

The YEAR with the MOST support will be celebrated with a banner at NHS Grad Nite2025! Let's see who will be crowned Head of the Class!

#SupportNHS #ClassPride #HeadoftheClass #NHSGradNite2025

Shout it Proud! Celebrate Your Grad with a Yard Sign!

Pre-Order Sale Now! Show your graduate how much you care with a festive yard sign.

Here are your options:

• Standard Double-Sided Sign (18" x 24")

• $20 each

• OR $15 each when you buy 3 or more!

• Customized Double-Sided Sign (18" x 24")

• Include your graduate's photo and name!

• $30 each

• OR $25 each when you buy 3 or more!

Pre-order yours TODAY and celebrate their big accomplishment in style!

Pay easily via Venmo: @NHS-Grad-Nite

Or through CashApp: $NHSGradNite

(In the Memo put: NHS Grad Nite Yard Sign)

Need another payment option? Email us at Naugatuckhighschoolgradnite@gmail.com!

Don't miss out - this sale ends 05/16/25!

Support NHS Grad Nite with our MAY CALENDAR RAFFLE FUNDRAISER!

May is for celebrating Mother's Day and College Graduates! Why not treat that special someone (or yourself!) to the chance to win a fantastic gift every day?

For just $25, you get 31 chances to win throughout May! PLUS, we've got exciting mystery prizes in store! It's a gift that could keep on giving all month long! You won't want to miss out!

Tickets are ON SALE TODAY!

Pay easily via Venmo: @NHS-Grad-Nite

Or through CashApp: $NHSGradNite

(In the Memo put: NHS Grad Nite Calendar)

Need another payment option? Email us at Naugatuckhighschoolgradnite@gmail.com!

#NHSGradNiteFundraiser #MayCalendarRaffle #MothersDayGift #GraduationGift #MysteryPrizes #SupportOurSeniors #SupportNHSGradNite