12th Grade
Class of 2026
Congratulations Class of 2026! Check out your Summer-To-Do List for items to prep for SENIOR YEAR. (Make sure to click the link on the last slide! Note: this information was shared through Advisory in May 2025.)
We are excited to work with you this year as you move towards graduation. It is our sincerest hope that each student who walks across the stage at graduation is excited about their next steps. We fully support each student’s goal of becoming Enrolled, Enlisted or Employed.
We have lots of programs and resources to support you throughout the year. Your most common questions can likely be answered in our Senior Planning Guide. To continue finalizing plans for after graduation (Enrollment, Enlistment, Employment), visit our What's After High School: Continuing Education page.
Important To-Dos
Important To-Dos
Review the Senior Planning Guide. See page 3 for all the ways to stay informed this year.
Complete your Senior Info Sheet - should be given to your counselor at your Senior Conference in September
Pay your Senior Fee using your SchoolCash Online Account ($10 for midyear grads and $20 for June Grads)
Cap & Gown, Class Rings, and Yearbooks - Jostens
Yearbooks can be purchased at Jostens until they sell out
PARENTS: Want to place an ad in the Yearbook for your Senior? Click here.
Quick links to Only cap/gown/tassel and all graduation packages (announcements, class gear, key chains, etc. included)
Wearing an older sibling's or older friend's gown? Just need a tassel? Order here
Senior portraits and yearbook photos are provided by CADY. Review this information for more details and instructions on how to book your appointment. Session prep information for students can be found here. Reserve your photo session today.
They will visit HHS to take pictures for any students who do not visit their studios.
Visit the PTSA Store to order a graduation yard sign, Class of 2026 Heritage tshirt and more!
Stay informed by making sure you have joined the Senior Remind group in order to receive important reminders and information - and ATTEND ADVISORY. (If you miss Advisory, make sure to check in with your teacher for important info, announcements and opportunities.)
Important Start-of-Year Events
Important Start-of-Year Events
See a full list of Senior Year Activities in the Senior Planning Guide, pages 7-8
Senior Night - August 21, 2025 - 6:30pm - Heritage HS Auditorium
Counselors, Career Development Coordinator, and the PTSA will share lots of info, important dates, and info specific to your child's post-graduation plans (Enrollment, Enlistment, Employment). The slideshow will be shared here after August 21. View Presentation, Class of 2026 Important Dates, NC College Connect Flyer
Senior Breakfast - Monday, August 25 from 6:55 to 7:50 (all of homeroom) in the Courtyard outside of the main gym
PTSA sponsors a breakfast for all Seniors to start the year off right. Report to the Courtyard outside of the main gym upon arrival to get your official schedule from your homeroom teacher, eat good food, and see your friends! Attendance counts!
Senior Orientation
Senior Orientation
September 9 (2nd period) in the Auditorium
Administrators & Counselors met with all students in the Auditorium to review important Senior information and tasks. See presentation (pdf) here.
The Senior Conference
The Senior Conference
During September 2025, all counselors will conduct individual meetings with senior students (draft schedule). The purpose of the senior conference is to verify appropriate senior courses that will lead to a high school diploma, to provide post high school planning support, and answer specific questions. This is a follow-up to Junior Conferences that were held last Spring. Seniors are expected to schedule follow up meetings with their counselors as needed. What should a senior do prior to the senior meeting?
Review these slides that were shared in Advisory on 9/3-9/5/25
Review and complete the HHS Senior Info Sheet
Update your resume to give to your counselor.
Prepare to talk specifics about what you’ve done this summer to prepare yourself for the senior year and the transition to post high school.
Write out questions you need to ask your counselor. Bring them with you to the meeting.
After the meeting, students should share the Senior Meeting Handout and Graduation Planning Form (unique to each student) with family and those supporting their post-graduation plans.
Additional potential handouts:
2025 AVERAGE NC COLLEGE ENTRANCE CRITERIA (Note: this was also shared with students at their Junior Conference last Spring.)
Students with 2.8 weighted GPA and higher were given the NC College Connect Flyer
Students playing sports in college were given handouts & reminded of NCAA eligibility and registration steps
The Senior Round Up
The Senior Round Up
On Wednesday, October 8, Seniors will participate in a College, Career & Military Fair, along with breakout sessions designed to assist with their postgraduate plans. A list of College, Career & Military Fair representatives, as well as breakout session topics, will be shared prior to the event.
Seniors not normally on campus for 1st period should plan to attend - make sure to be here by 7:25!
College Application Week
College Application Week
College Application Week is from October 20 to 26, 2025. During this week, many North Carolina colleges and universities waive their application fees.
CFNC usually shares a list of participating colleges in early October
At least one School Counselor will be available in the Media Center ALL DAY, EVERY DAY this week to assist students with all parts of any college application.
Attention Student Athletes!
Attention Student Athletes!
College-bound student-athletes preparing to enroll in a Division I or Division II school need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to ensure they have met amateurism standards and are academically prepared for college coursework.
Are you ready to play college sports? Visit this site for all necessary steps and information.
College-bound student-athletes preparing to enroll in a Division I or Division II school need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to ensure they have met amateurism standards and are academically prepared for college coursework.
Are you ready to play college sports? Visit this site for all necessary steps and information.
Find important events, graduation requirements, info related to post-high school planning.
Click here to find the steps needed to send a transcript.
School counselors do NOT sent transcripts to college admissions offices.
What's After High School?
What's After High School?
ENROLLED
Explore information on Apprenticeship Training, Trade Schools, Community College, & Colleges/Universities (including how to select the right fit, how to apply & how to pay).
ENLISTED
Learn more about all branches of the military (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force), including recruiter visits to HHS, military academies, & college ROTC programs.
EMPLOYED
Learn more about joining the workforce and other opportunities like AmeriCorps and PeaceCorps.
View information and resources for paying for continuing education.
This site has been designed by Mrs. Beaster, our Career Development Coordinator, to provide information & resources regarding career exploration, college planning, finding internships & jobs, connecting with local military recruiters and much more. Please feel free to reach out to her at dbeaster@wcpss.net with individual questions or needs. Events shared by her (community and HHS hosted) will be included on the calendar found on the Student Services Homepage.
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