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.

  • *Parents: Senior Mementos - Start Prepping

    • Seniors and parents: now is a good time to begin preparing senior mementos for signatures. Many choose to have items signed by teachers, coaches, etc... as a keepsake.

      • Provide a list of teachers/staff you would like to sign your memento

      • Include contact information to be notified when signatures are complete

      • Plan ahead to collect signatures before the last two weeks of school

      • As a courtesy, keep mementos limited during the final two weeks so teachers can focus on exams and end-of-year responsibilities

  • Elementary Walks - Information & Participation

    • Information and the schedule for Elementary Walks are now available. Seniors who would like to participate should review the link provided below. This is a great opportunity to revisit your elementary school and celebrate your journey.

  • Senior Graduation Presentation – Now Live!

  • Senior Chromebook Buyback Program - Now Live!

  • Graduation Digital Copies - Now Active!

    • Digital copies of the 2026 graduation ceremony are available for pre-purchase. Use the provided like below to pay ahead of time through SchoolPay. More information is available on the payment site.

    • [Click here for payment]

  • Seniors: Confirm your name pronunciation for graduation – complete the survey before May 15th!

    • Students will need to sign in to their student portal in order to fill this survey out.

      • Even if you think you have an easy name to pronounce, all seniors are required to complete this form.

Upcoming & Important Events:

Dates or Due Dates:

MINGA Points: Cut-Off

Due: May 4th

College & Career Senior Survey

Due: May 5th

Purchase Deadline: Chromebook Buyback

Due: May 8th

Name & Pronunciation Survey

Due: May 15th

Elementary Walks - Information & Participation

Due: May 19th

Instructions to save items from student Google Drive

Due: May 21st

Last Updated: [4/16/2026]

Graduation Requirements & Checklist

To participate in graduation, seniors must:

Last Updated: [4/15/2026]

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: 3/27/2026]

Senior Items: Yearbook & Yard Signs

Last Updated: [2/24/2026]

Graduation Ceremony Details

(Parents/Students Read This Closely)

Seniors: FINISH STRONG! Maintain passing grades and avoid Senioritis.

  • Seniors will not walk if they haven't met graduation requirements - grades and attendance - (90%). If Seniors owe hours, they will not graduate and will not walk.

  • Senior Graduation Presentation – Now Live

Last Updated: [4/08/2026]

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 required to bring their student school IDs in order to pickup their diploma

Last Updated: [3/27/2026]

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. Students should also request and pay for their Collin College transcript to be sent to the university they will be attending in the fall. It is helpful to print an unofficial transcript to take with you to orientation in the event the university has not yet received the official copy.


Dual Credit questions? Reach out to your DUAL CREDIT ADVISOR.

Last Updated: [3/27/2026]

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