Graduates' Last Full Day at Whitmer
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Final day to complete coursework, finish exams, and complete online credits. Return Chromebooks at the end of the school day
Graduates' Last Full Day at Whitmer
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Final day to complete coursework, finish exams, and complete online credits. Return Chromebooks at the end of the school day
Senior Breakfast and Graduation Rehearsal
(Mandatory if walking in graduation)
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Graduates Report:
7:40 AM
Where: Whitmer Cafeteria
then
Where: Field House
GRADUATION REHEARSAL
Graduation Rehearsal and Senior Assembly
(Mandatory if walking in graduation)
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Graduates Report:
7:40 AM
(Caps & Gowns Required)
Where: Whitmer Field House
Attendance Recorded
then
SENIOR ASSEMBLY
9:00 AM
Whitmer/Junior High/Elementary Parades (upon conclusion of Senior Assembly)
Graduation Ceremony
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Graduates Report:
3:45 PM
(Caps & Gowns Required)
Where:
The University of Toledo
John F. Savage Arena
2025 Douglas Toledo, OH
Ceremony Begins at 6:00 PM
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
Students Report: 3:45 PM in assigned seats for attendance and then pictures.
The ceremony can also be viewed via Livestream
Graduation Ticketing
Graduating Seniors will be sent an email directly to their school email a week prior to graduation with six tickets to either print or download and share with family/friends for admittance into graduation. THERE WILL BE NO ENTRY WITHOUT A TICKET. TICKETS WILL BE SCANNED. The email will be sent directly from The University of Toledo Athletic Office. The title of the email will read, "IMPORTANT: Whitmer Class of 2026 Graduation Tickets." Purchasing tickets is not permitted and each person must have a ticket downloaded or printed for entry.
Ceremony Livestream Link
For family and friends who cannot attend graduation, a link will be available to watch the ceremony via livestream.
Graduation Photos
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Class of 2026 Calendar
Aug 26-Dec 12: Graduate Recognition Ads can be purchased online HERE.
Aug 26-Dec 12: Submit Kindergarten pic to Mrs. Steer.
Oct 22: Jostens Class of 2026 Meeting during Advisory in Auditorium.
Oct 22-Nov 6: Graduation online ordering at Jostens.com.
March 25: Cap & Gown Distribution in Field House Lobby
May 9: Senior Prom at The Premier
(Attendance and grades will be reviewed to attend)
May 15: All fees due for Seniors.
May 21: Graduating Seniors' final day of instruction/exams, last day to complete online courses, and Chromebook return.
May 22: No School for Graduating Seniors
May 26: Mandatory if walking in Graduation: Graduates report to the cafeteria at 7:40 AM for Senior Breakfast. After Senior Breakfast, immediately report to the field house in assigned seats for attendance and Graduation Rehearsal.
May 27: Mandatory if walking in Graduation: Graduates report to the Whitmer Field House at 7:40 AM in assigned seats for attendance. Immediately following, Senior Assembly to begin at 9:00 AM. Upon completion of Senior Assembly, release to Jefferson for junior high parade and then to elementary school parades. Students are responsible for their own transportation to elementary schools.
May 28: The graduation ceremony is at The University of Toledo Savage Arena. Each graduate will be allotted six tickets for the ceremony. Graduates report in caps and gowns to assigned seats at 3:45 PM in Savage Arena for attendance. Doors open for families to enter at 5:00 PM. Security check required. Ceremony begins promptly at 6:00 PM. The ceremony will be be livestreamed. Accessible seating available, as well as an elevator.
Caps & Gowns are mandatory for Senior Assembly,
Junior High/Elementary Hallway Walks, and Graduation.