Senior Year Overview

Class of 2026 

Welcome to your SENIOR YEAR! We wanted to give you as much information as we currently have regarding senior events, due dates, and expenses.

August 7 Senior Parking and Locker Painting

August 25 Powder Puff Meeting at lunch in the Gym. Powderpuff signups deadline is Friday, September 5, 2025. 

September 3 Jostens meeting w/Seniors at lunch in Gym to discuss cap and gown.

September 5 Powderpuff signups and money are due no later than Friday, September 5,

2025. 

September 10 Senior Trip meeting w/Seniors at lunch in Gym to discuss Senior Trip

September 20 $225 non-refundable deposit for Senior Trip due to secure a space

The cost of the Senior Trip will be approximately $725. Students and families will receive more information regarding all aspects of the trip to consider & sign before this date.

Sept 29-Oct 1 Powder Puff Football

The competition is fierce! Who will claim this year’s victory in the Powder Puff Football?! 

All Powder Puff Football practices will take place at lunch during the week of September 22.

Championship Game: Wednesday, 10/1, during advisory.

Sept 29-Oct 3 Fall Homecoming Week 

October 4 Fall Social Event - Bowling - Approximately $35 (without ASB)

October 31 $100 2nd installment due for Senior Trip

October 31 Senior pictures due to Mrs. J. Ward for the yearbook

Email a digital copy to jackiew@bvcs.org or bring in a hard copy to be scanned, we will need a jpg or png file of the picture you choose from you or your photographer by November 1st.  We would like the original photo and not a mobile screenshot. Large image file size, please.

There are no restrictions on your choice of photographer. Find a photographer and set up an appointment as soon as possible.

There is no specific dress code other than to follow the school dress code and look nice.

Early November Cap & Gown - Approximately $35

You will be getting more information about this, but typically, if you get your order in during this time, the cost is half of what it will be later in the year.  If you want, you may also order announcements, class rings, etc,. during this time.

December 5 $100  3rd Installment due for Senior Trip 

January 30 $100  4th Installment due for Senior Trip

January 30 Senior Ads due to Mrs. Ward for the yearbook

This is, of course, not required.  More information can be found here or in the front office. Questions contact jackiew@bvcs.org

January 12-16 Winter Homecoming Week 

February 7 Winter Formal 

Cost is approximately $90.00

February 27 $100 5th installment due for Senior Trip 

March 27 $100 (potential) installment due for Senior Trip

TBD Senior Banquet - Approximately $90

May 1 Submit college acceptances, military commitments, trade school & future 

career plan for Senior Snapshot

May 20-21 Senior Finals 

Seniors will not have to take a second semester final if they have a 92% or better in the class. 

May 22 10:30 am Senior Commissioning Chapel 

The Grad Parade will follow right after chapel. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend this event. You don’t want to miss out! 

Between May 23-28 Senior Trip - Specific Dates TBD

Disneyland / California Adventure, the beach, food and fun.  

May 29 8:45 a.m. Senior Breakfast and Academic Awards Breakfast in the Venue

Seniors and parents are invited (no cost) to a breakfast hosted by the junior class where we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026.

Graduation Practice directly following Awards Breakfast.

7:00 p.m. Graduation in the Worship Center

Come one and all to celebrate the BVCS Class of 2026.  This event is hosted at the Big Valley Grace Community Church Worship Center.  No tickets are required.

Please contact our front office with any questions at 209-571-4800.