Seniors Information: Graduation

Seniors Class of 2026

Announcements

Class of 2026 Graduation Update

SPS: Nov. 26, 2025: Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2026 will take place June 10–17, 2026. Please note that no ceremonies will be scheduled on weekend dates during this period.

Due to the construction of the new Memorial Stadium, graduations will be held at different sites. Specific dates for individual schools and the location of the ceremonies will be announced once contracts for the new venue are finalized. We appreciate your patience as we work to confirm these details and ensure a memorable celebration for our graduates.

Yearbook Presale Window

The second sale window to preorder yearbooks is December 12 through 19.

Cap and Gown Orders Due Dec. 15

Caps and Gowns: Orders are due by December 15! Missed the Senior Meeting in October? Pick up your packet in the Main Office.

Submit Senior Photos, Quotes, Baby Pictures, and Grad Ads for Yearbook 2026 Due Nov. 17

Families can purchase Senior Grad Ads in the Garfield High School yearbook — a great way to honor your senior’s journey and share special memories with the Class of 2026. Visit yearbookforever.com to create and purchase your ad today. You can also use the same link — yearbookforever.com — to upload your Senior Photos, Senior Quotes, and Senior Baby Pictures. Scroll down and select the “Yearbook Snap” button. When prompted, enter the access code bulldogs.

Featured News!

GHS PTSA Bulldog. Text: Bulldog pride! Congrats to our amazing girls & boys 3A State Basketball Champions

GHS PTSA Calendar Events & School News

Mark Your Calendars students and families.

Juniors! Seniors! College Visits at GHS

Juniors & Seniors College Visits.

Senior Monthly Timeline

August

August 20: New Students Orientation in the Main Gym from 6 – 8 p.m.

Senior Year Begins!

The first day of school is Wed, September 3, 2025. Special Bell Schedule to be posted in August. Note: It is not an early release Wednesday.

October

Seniors should begin planning for life after high school. What’s next? College, on-the-job training, an apprenticeship, military, entrepreneurship?

Attend College Visits at Garfield HS!
Oct 10:
- No School: Professional Development Day
TBD: Picture Day & Make-up Day
TBD: School-Day SAT for Grade 12
Remember to: Register to Vote

Schedule your Senior meeting with your counselor.

November

Time to vote, honor our Veteran’s and give thanks.

November 4: Election Day
November 11:
- No School: Veteran’s Day
November 27
- No School: Thanksgiving
November 28
- No School: Native American Heritage Day
TBD: Order Caps & Gowns, Senior Apparel, Class Shirt, etc.

December

Have you order your graduation apparel yet? If not December is the month to do it!

December 19: 1 Hour Early Dismissal: Winter Break
December 22 – January 2, 2025
- No School: Winter Break
Order Caps & Gowns, Senior Apparel, Class Shirt, etc. (Prices may go up after Dec. 31). Place orders with National Achiever. Families in need please reach out to a Counselor for assistance.

January

1st Semester ends in January. Keep working hard seniors to get the best possible grades! Order Caps & Gowns, Senior Apparel, Class Shirt, etc. Time is running out!

Order Caps & Gowns, Senior Apparel, Class Shirt, etc. Place orders with National Achiever. Families in need please reach out to a Counselor for assistance.
January 19
- No School: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday

Seniors! February begins your final semester of high school.

There are 5 months to graduation. Keep working hard because grades still matter!

February 17 – 21
- No School: Mid-Winter Break
February TBD
- Last day to order! Order Caps & Gowns, Senior Apparel, Class Shirt, etc.

March

Stay focused on getting good grades this semester.

This month is also a good time to focus on what your plans are after graduation.

TBD:
- Cap & Gown Distribution during lunch.

April

Stay focused and keep persevering Seniors!

April 13-17
- No School: Spring Break

May

May is a critical time for seniors to get ready for graduation and to stay focused on getting good grades.

May 25: No School: Memorial Day

June is Graduation Month!

Watch for school emails and refer to the GHS PTSA website too for updates.

Senior Finals
Senior Prom
Senior Breakfast in the Commons
- Pick up P&W or Gold Cords and Valedictorian Metals
Senior Check Out
Senior Last Official Day
Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal
- Seniors please plan to attend the mandatory Graduation Rehearsal at Garfield HS. Cap and Gown distribution for late orders will be delivered at this time. Please contact National Achiever if you have not yet placed and order.
Graduation Ceremony

As of November 26, 2025