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.
Yearbook Distribution!
Yearbooks will be distributed on May 13β14.
Students in Houses 100β300 will pick up their yearbooks in the Upper PAC.
Students in Houses 400β700 will pick up their yearbooks in the Eagles Nest.
Students must have their IDs on in order to pick up their yearbook!
Students must pick up their book during these days. Parents/Guardians, please encourage your student to ensure this task is completed. If you aren't sure if you ordered, you can check on https://www.jostens.com/customer-service/yearbook-order-tracking.
More information can be found in the Senior Items: Yearbook section.
Graduation is approaching! This Senior Information Video covers all required final steps and deadlines for graduation. All seniors should watch carefully and complete each item on time, as finishing these requirements is essential for participation in graduation.
Senior Graduation Presentation β Now Live!
Be sure to visit the Graduation Ceremony section (down below) to find the Graduation Ceremony Checklist for both students and parents. This checklist includes important steps and reminders to help you prepare for graduation day and ensure everything runs smoothly.
Please review all information carefully as we get closer to the ceremony.
*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.
Guidelines for Seniors:
Identification: All seniors must present their School ID.
Graduation Attire: Students must have their graduation regalia in hand upon arrival. Please do not put on caps or gowns until the check-in process is fully completed.
Senior Chromebook Buyback Program - Now Live!
Provided below are instructions for Seniors to move wanted items from their student Google Drive to their personal account before losing access.
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.
Upcoming & Important Events: | Dates or Due Dates: |
Please Watch | |
Please View/Read | |
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Due: May 5th | |
Purchase Deadline: Chromebook Buyback | Due: May 8th |
Yearbook Distribution! | Due: May 13β14 |
Due: May 15th | |
Due: May 19th | |
Not purchasing Chromebook: Return to AHS Library | Due: May 20th |
Instructions to save items from student Google Drive | Due: May 21st |
Check and clear all fines and fees | |
Senior Checkout & Graduation Ticket Pickup! | Due: May 21st |
Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony! | May 22 π |
Class of 2026 Diploma Pickup | Due: May 26th |
Last Updated: [5/06/2026]
Graduation Requirements & Checklist
To participate in graduation, seniors must:
Last Updated: [5/01/2026]
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: [5/06/2026]
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 β Now Live
Last Updated: [5/05/2026]
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:
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. 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
