Class of 2026

Graduation Day Info

Graduation will be held on June 13, 2026

Important Dates for Seniors:

Ongoing Activities:

Submit your senior photos to Mr. Pinney for the yearbook and the senior slideshow. Guidelines are here.
Visit your Xello account & create your Career and College account. Research colleges, universities, and tech schools.

September 2025

October 2025

3 - Senior and Baby Photos Due

9 - PowderPuff Game 7:00 p.m. Football Field

10 - Homecoming Parade 4:00 p.m.

10 - Homecoming Game

11 - Homecoming Dance 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

November 2025

December 2025

January 2026

February 2026

March 2026

April 2026

May 2026

June 2026

5 - Senior Breakfast

5 - Class of 2026 BDHS Awards Ceremony 8:45 - 11:00 a.m.

8-10 - Finals

13 - Graduation Day

Brown Deer High School Spirit Wear Now Available Year Round!

Sideline Spirit Wear

Jostens

Jostens - Brown Deer High School

Cap and Gown pick up is April 3 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.

Transcript Request

Current Seniors are allowed up to 4 colleges to receive transcripts. There is a charge of $5.00 for each additional transcript. Use your Xello account to request transcripts to be sent to your university and college choices. (You will need to set up your Xello College and Goals Plan first.)

Diploma Information

See Ms. Shapiro in the main office for any diploma name changes.

Scholarship Opportunities

Seniors can search for scholarships offered by community members, local colleges, universities, clubs and organizations.

All Available Local Scholarships Here

College Admission Application Fee Waiver

Students, please remember that if you qualify for free or reduced lunch, you can apply for the "Request for Waiver" or "Deferral of College Admission Application Fee." If you are receiving free or reduced lunch you may not have to pay the college application fee or may be eligible for a reduced admissions fee. If you think you qualify, please visit the main office to complete the fee waiver form before you apply to universities or colleges. If you have any questions, you should speak with a counselor.

Graduation Requirements

Brown Deer graduates need a total of 25 credits to graduate. If you are concerned about your credits, please contact your high school counselor.

Senior Exit Survey

This Senior Exit Survey will be available to complete on April 6, 2026. You will NOT receive graduation ceremony tickets for your family without first completing this survey.

FAFSA is now open! The 2025-2026 FAFSA is now available. Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so remind students to apply early. Students can also find more options on how to pay for college under the Plan For College tab on the Common App website, and in the Financial Aid Resources tab in the application.