Important Dates

for Seniors & Families

• Senior Sunset: Friday, March 27th @ 7-9 pm

• Senior Trip: April 17th-19th*

• Prom: Friday, April 24th at 7:00 pm at The Classic Center*

• 9th-12th Academic Recognition Day: Tuesday, April 28th (Invitation Only) in CSHS Gym @ 9:30 

• Senior Gifted Savings Decision Day: Wednesday, April 28th during Advisement in Auditorium.

• Senior Breakfast: Thursday, April 30th from 9:00 am- 11:00 am in Jag Den*

• Decision Day: Thursday, April 30th @ 12:30 pm in the Auditorium

• Cap & Gown Delivery: Thursday, April 30th from 2:00-4:00 pm in front of CSHS Auditorium.

• Senior Finals: May 11th & 12th

• Senior Picnic & Field Day: Friday, May 15th in the Jag Den/Football Field*

• Senior Honors Night: Monday, May 18th @ 6:00 pm in the Auditorium (Invitation Only)

• Graduation Meeting**: Thursday, May 21st @ 1:00 pm in the Gym (Students must wear cap & gown)

• Graduation Practice**: Friday, May 22nd at 4:30 pm. Students should meet at Cedar at 3:00 pm. 

• Graduation Ceremony: Saturday, May 23rd at 10 am. Students should meet at Cedar at 7:00 am.

*Paid event

**Mandatory for participation in graduation ceremony

Class of 2026 

Graduation Information

The Class of 2026 graduation ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 23, at 10 am inside Akins Ford Arena! (300 North Thomas St., Athens, GA) 

Admission is free and open to all, and there is no limit on the number of guests for each graduate. 

Akins Ford Arena has a clear bag policy. The doors to the arena will open one hour prior to the ceremony. 

• No balloons allowed in the arena for the ceremony.

• Akins Ford Arena is a cashless facility. 

Click the links below for more information to help you prepare for graduation.