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:

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