Class of 2026 Graduation Information
Everything you need to know about graduation, senior events, and important deadlines
This page is updated regularly. Please check back for the most current information.
Graduation Ceremony Overview
DATE: May 22, 2026
START TIME: 7:30 pm
WHERE: AHS Eagle Stadium
Upcoming & Important Dates!
(For Students and Parents)
Important Information!
Please see below for the most recent updates and important information.
More information about graduation tickets has been added under "Graduation Ceremony".
Seniors: Confirm your name pronunciation for graduation – complete the survey before April 7th!
Students will need to sign in to their student portal in order to fill this survey out.
Student and Parent Responsibilities Checklist is now live! Please take a moment to review or print the Senior and Parent Monthly Checklist.
Upcoming & Important Events: | Dates or Due Dates: |
Senior Portrait: For picture to be shown on scoreboard during graduation ceremony | Due: March 20, 2026 |
Ordering Cap & Gowns | Due: March 20, 2026 |
Senior: Cleared For Takeoff Day | April 7, 2026 |
FAFSA, TAFSA, or Financial Aid Opt-Out | Due: April 7, 2026 |
CPR and Peace Training | Due: April 7, 2026 |
Name & Pronunciation Survey | Due: April 7, 2026 |
College & Career Senior Survey | Due: May 8, 2026 |
Last Updated: [2/27/2026]
Graduation Requirements & Checklist
To participate in graduation, seniors must:
Last Updated: [03/05/2026]
Senior Portrait Sessions
If you still need to get senior photos done, book an appointment through the link below.
The deadline has passed for senior photos to be included in the yearbook
Deadline to have your senior photo included in the graduation video (shown on the scoreboard prior to the start of the ceremony) is March 20th.
No outside photographers or vendors will be accepted. Only Cady Studios will be used, as Cady provides AHS with the official photo for the Graduation Ceremony.
If you already had your senior photo taken in the fall, you do not need to take another one.
Last Updated: [2/24/2026]
Graduation Regalia
Cap, Gown & Ordering Information
Jostens is our vendor for graduation regalia: caps, gowns, tassels, invitations, and any other Class of 2026 memorabilia.
Reminder: Please make sure you are ordering Allen High School (Allen, TX) regalia from Jostens
All graduates receive a white stole with their regalia purchase.
Specific regalia and stoles for Top Ten graduates, Top 10%, Top 25%, etc., are distributed in late spring. (*Specific information TBA at a later date)
Cords and medallions specific to clubs/organizations are also distributed in late spring. (*Specific information TBA at a later date)
Student Cap & Gown pick-up: (April 7th @ Cleared For Takeoff)
In order for students to pickup Cap & Gown, graduation requirements must be completed
FAFSA completion or opt-out
CPR training completed
Name Spelling & Pronunciation completed
Fines & Fees completed
And ordered Cap & Gown regalia before March 20th
Last Updated: 3/10/2026]
Senior Items: Yearbook & Yard Signs
Last Updated: [2/24/2026]
Graduation Ceremony Details
(Parents/Students Read This Closely)
Last Updated: [2/24/2026]
Diploma Information
(Students Read This Closely)
When diplomas are distributed: May 26, 2026
Pickup only: Students should start to arrive at: *Specific information TBA at a later date
Students are expected to bring their student school IDs in order to pickup their diploma
Last Updated: [2/4/2026]
Dual Credit Info. for Seniors
If you are a senior enrolled in Dual Credit classes and you plan to attend Collin College:
You do not need to reapply or send a final high school transcript to Collin College
You should schedule an appointment with the Collin College and Career Counselor, Brittany Cortez.
You will need to send an AP Score Report to Collin College to be evaluated for transfer credit.
Seniors enrolled in Dual Credit classes who plan to attend a university other than Collin College should follow the application instructions for the institutions where they are applying.
Dual Credit questions? Reach out to your dual credit advisor.
Last Updated: [2/4/2026]
Contact Information
Questions? We're here to help
Email: ahs.graduation@allenisd.org
Main school phone number: 972-727-0400
Cap & Gown Vendor: Jostens - (214) 383-9502
