SENIOR INFO

2026-2027 

QHS FALL Senior TIMELINE & CHECKLIST

Some dates are subject to change.  Additional information will be shared as needed each month during Class FLEX Meetings.

FALL (August - December)

• Email our Counselors when you have questions or complete the REQUEST TO SEE THE COUNSELOR form.

  • Allow 48 hours (2 whole school days) before following back up regarding the same question or concern.

General:

• Plan a fall college campus visit. 

  • Seniors get 4 campus visit days

• Seek out and apply for scholarships.  Many scholarship opportunities will be sent to your QSD student email.  So check regularly.

• Work on earning community service hours and get documentation for all of them.

Specific:  

• College & Career Readiness (CCR) is Now a Mandate to Graduate

• Month of September:  Mandatory Senior ISP Meetings 

  • By Appointment Only

• September 8th:  School Picture Day AND Senior Portrait Make-Ups/Retakes ($35 fee)

• September 10th: Herff Jones Senior Presentation in the Auditorium at 11:30 am

• September 15th:  Jones College Senior Presentation  @ 11:30 am in the Auditorium

• September 16th: Herff Jones will be at QHS during lunch blocks to start taking orders for Senior cap and gowns, and other graduation products.

• September 18th: REQUEST TO SEE THE COUNSELOR  to let Mrs. Mayo know if you are interested in qualifying for MS Scholars AND Tech Master Scholar

• September 18th (tentative date):

  • Voter Registration Drive (18 year olds and those who will be 19 by Nov. 3rd)

• September 19th:  ACT  Saturday 

  • (Regular Registration by Aug. 14th/Late Registration by. Sept. 1st)

  •  REQUEST TO SEE THE COUNSELOR  to ask Mrs. Mayo if you qualify for a Fee WAIVER.

• September 25th:  Healthcare Cluster Fair  from 8  - 11 am in the QHS GYM

• September 28th:  ASVAB Assessment in the QHS Auditorium for ALL Seniors

• October 1st: Application for next Financial Aid Year becomes available

  • FAFSA Available at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

  • MS State Aid Application at www.msfinancialaid.org

  • HELP & MTAG &MSEG & FAITH

• October 6th:  Letterman Jacket Presentation

• October 17th:  ACT Saturday 

  • (Regular Reg. by Sept. 11th/Late Registration by September 29th)

  •  REQUEST TO SEE THE COUNSELOR  to ask Mrs. Mayo if you qualify for a Fee WAIVER.

• October 19th:  Senior Class $25 Fee is Due

• October 20th:  Letterman Jacket Ordering

• October 28th:  Fall Blood Drive 

  • Seniors earn a graduation cord with 2 donations or 2 donations made in their name.

• November 11-13th:  WorkKeys Assessment for seniors who have not earned a silver or higher.

• November 17th:  Jones FAFSA/Application Day 

  • From 8 - 11 am or 12 noon  - 3 pm, by appointment only.

• December 12th:  ACT Saturday (This is a VERY important ACT for seniors!)

  • (Regular Reg. by Nov. 6th/Late Registration by November 29th)

  •  REQUEST TO SEE THE COUNSELOR  to ask Mrs. Mayo if you qualify for a Fee WAIVER.

• Second Semester Dates & Details to Stay Tuned for…

  • Senior Signing Day (February 2027)

  • Senior Reality Check Fair (March 2027)

  • Class Rank Day (March 2027…After the End of the 3rd Nine Weeks)

  • Senior Week (First Week in May 2027)

    • Senior Exams, Spotlight Night, Car Parade, & Parade of Graduates 

  • Seniors’ Last Breakfast & Graduation Rehearsal (Morning Before Graduation)

  • MAY 14th - That GREAT DAY in MAY, Graduation at 7:00 pm

  • Seniors with 12 or more unexcused absences may not participate in the May 15, 2026 graduation ceremony (per the QSD Handbook).

SPRING SEMESTER PREVIEW (more details to come)---

General:

• Continue applying for scholarships.

• Don’t wait until it’s too late to get recommendation letters for any scholarships you are applying for.  Give the person who will be writing the letter at least a 3-DAY notice.  These take time to prepare.

• Verify your financial aid.

• Complete FAFSA and apply for state aid.

  •  FAFSA Available at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa   

    • Get2college.org provides virtual appointments for help with your FAFSA.

  • MS State Aid Application at www.msfinancialaid.org         

• Make final college decisions and request final transcripts prior to graduation ceremony.