• Date & Time: June 13th at 6:00 PM

• Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Center, downtown Asheville

  • Graduates must arrive by 5:00 PM.

  • Doors open to the public at 5:00 PM.

• Eligible seniors will receive 8 free tickets on 5/27 in Advisory.

  • Additional tickets available for purchase at $5.00 each on 6/1

  • No more than 10 additional tickets will be sold initially 

  • Tickets distributed after debt clearance.

• Date & Time: June 12th from 1:00-3:00 PM

• Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Center, downtown Asheville

  • Please arrive early; plan for parking.

  • No need for caps and gowns during rehearsal.

• Jostens Graduation Materials Distribution on April 30th in the cafeteria during 3rd period.

• Honors cords available for 3.5 GPA or higher; $5.00 fee.  Cords will be available for purchase during lunches.  Dates to be announced.  

• All debts must be cleared for graduation tickets and diploma collection.

• Pay debts to Ms. Perry or Ms. Maynor during lunch or after school.

• Check with teachers, coaches or Advisory teachers to make sure you are clear!

• Not sure what's next? Check out CFNC's Redirection Pool for colleges that are still accepting applications for fall 2026. https://www2.cfnc.org/crp 

• Keep your grades up. Colleges will require a final high school transcript.

• Check emails from your college for registration, orientation, and testing details.

• AB Tech Transcripts must be sent directly for college credit-Order Transcripts | Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

• Notify colleges that you do not plan to attend.

• May 1 Decision Day! Pay the deposit for the college you plan to attend. 

• Sign up for orientations

• Determine how to register for classes

• Choose a dorm

• Choose a roommate

• Take a placement test (if applicable)

• Review and confirm Financial Aid Award Offers

• Fill out any scholarship confirmation forms to let them know which college you plan to attend along with your student ID number

• Check your emails and college portal often

• Have you completed your FAFSA? This is the only way to receive some state grants ($ that doesn't have to be paid back) https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa 

• A-B Tech’s checklist 

• Summer Job Planning - Now's the time to begin searching and securing your summer job if you haven't done so already. A part-time job is great way to either save for college tuition or student living costs, like clothing, late night dinners, and early morning coffee. https://www.fastweb.com/college-search/articles/may-checklist-for-high-school-seniors 

• Dorm Checklist 

• Prom 5/1

• AP Exams start 5/6

• AB Tech classes - many have final projects & final exams the week of 5/4

• Teacher Appreciation Week 5/4

• Cap & Gown Distribution 4/30 during lunches

• Graduation Ticket Distribution 5/27 in advisory only (8 tickets)

• Senior Day at Camp Rockmont on May 14 (field trip form & $20 required) Senior Day Permission Form 

Pay on Gofan.com or $20 cash. 

         Due by Wednesday, 5/13 at 8am to Mr. Boyd

• Senior Walk on May 22; wear Cap and Gown (field trip form required)     Senior Walk Info and Permission Form 

• Senior Academic Awards on May 28 at 6:00 (students will receive an invitation based on Graduation Exit Requirement Form)

• All Exams will be June 4 - 10.

• Graduation Practice on June 12; mandatory attendance! 1-3pm (YES, you must stay the entire time!)

• Graduation on June 13 at 6:00 PM! Grads arrive at 5pm