Class of 2026
Celebrating the Class of 2026!
The Class of 2026 has earned $7.1M over four years in scholarship money.
See this year's academic, arts, and athletic award recipients below, and encourage graduates to join the Parkland Alumni Network.
Class of 2026 Academic Award Winners
Seniors Graduating with 7 Consecutive Semesters of a 4.0 GPA or higher
Class of 2026 Arts Award Winners
Class of 2026 Athletic Award Winners
Seniors playing their sport in college
Class of 2026 of 25% or more Scholarship Winners that total $7.1M Over four years
Graduation for the Class of 2026 - 7 PM, June 3, 2026
PPL Center in Allentown
STUDENTS MUST ARRIVE BY 5:45 PM (DOORS OPEN BETWEEN 5:45 - 6:00 PM)
See pages 19-22 of the May Parent Newsletter for lots of information for the Senior Class.
Congratulation to Hafsah Hasher, who will be this year's Senior Speaker at Commencement!
Tickets:
Each senior will be given 6 tickets at Commencement Practice.
To request up to 4 additional tickets, students must access the Google form on Schoology by May 22. Students must be
logged into their school Google account to access the form.
These tickets will be distributed at Commencement Practice.
Handicap Accessible Seating:
Sections 104, 105, 110, 111, 209, and 210 are handicapped accessible for wheelchairs. Typically every top-
most row has ADA accessible seating. Signage is posted to direct guests that require accommodations.
All seating is first come, first served.
Arrive at the venue early if you or someone in your party needs seating accommodations.
PPL Center Bag Policy:
PPL strongly encourages clear bags, but allows small/medium purses that are not clear. Bags that are not clear are subject to additional screening. No bags exceeding 12" x 12" x 6" will be permitted inside. Special consideration will be made for guests with medical needs and those caring for infants (diaper bags).
Cap & Gown distribution:
All seniors who plan to walk at the Commencement Ceremony must have a cap and gown.
Pick up your pre-ordered cap and gown from Jostens during lunches on Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20.
If you did not order your cap and gown, you may buy a unit from Jostens on these days for $50 using cash only.
Full day LCTI students and Cyber students may pick up their cap and gown units in the Main Office beginning Thursday, May 21, either before or after school.
Mandatory Commencement Practice:
Every senior who plans to participate in the Commencement Ceremony must attend Commencement Practice from approximately 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM on June 3 at the PPL Center.
Bus transportation is ONLY provided from PHS to the PPL Center the morning of Commencement Practice for students who sign up in the Main
Office before Friday, May 22.
School buses will depart from the high school the morning of practice no later than 7:45 AM.
Students are permitted to drive to PPL Center. Students who drive should leave early to allow for traffic concerns and must pay for parking.
Students will enter the PPL Center through the loading dock entrance (7th & Linden Streets).
Students MUST attend graduation practice in order to attend that night’s graduation ceremony.
Students will receive their graduation tickets at practice.
Commencement - June 3rd at 7 PM Instructions
Students are to report by 5:45 PM to the Air Products entrance-7th & Linden.
Parents will utilize: 7th & Hamilton (WFMZ Gate), 7th & Linden (Air Products), and 8th & Linden (NJM Gate) which will open at 6:00 PM.
A limited supply of teddy bears, flowers, & T-shirts will be sold by The Commencement Group.|
Parking is available for a nominal fee at the PPL garage and other downtown lots.
Concessions will be open; alcohol sales are prohibited.
Attire
Students are required to wear all parts of the graduation cap/gown/tassel to participate.
Students are allowed to wear stoles from school related clubs and/or the military.
Examples of unacceptable stoles: non-military or non-school related, such as university/college, Girl/Boy Scouts, country of origin, etc.
Decorations of any kind are not allowed to be attached to your cap or gown in any way.
Administration reserves the right to confiscate any decorated items.
If a tassel is lost, a student may purchase one for $10.
Permitted attire underneath the cap and gown:
*Acceptable: shirt, tie, dress pants, dress skirt, blouse, and appropriate shoes.
*Unacceptable: sneakers, jeans, T-shirts with any writing or advertising of any kind, shorts and flip-flops.
Flowers, Teddy Bears, Etc.
All online orders will be available for pickup on site the day of the graduation. To retrieve your order, please stop by our booth located conveniently at the entrance to the graduation before the ceremony begins.
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Graduation Photos:
EVENING OF JUNE 3 - CLASS OF 2026 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY 7 PM at PPL Center (Also available via Livestream). Grad Images will take photos as graduates accept their diplomas and as they leave the stage. Grad Images will send proofs via your student's school email account. All orders and correspondence must be made directly to the Grad Images company. Please be on the look out for an email from Gradimages to get the link for your pictures from the ceremony. The link will be sent to the student email and parent's email on file. Emails should be received within 7-10 business days of graduation. Any questions should be directed to Gradimages: 1-800-247-3435. Email Mrs. George, Assistant Principal, with any additional graduation questions at georgec@parklandsd.net.
Par Key Yearbook website: place orders, submit pictures and dedications and more!
Class of 2026- SENIOR EXIT SURVEY- PARKLAND HIGH SCHOOL - Due May 15, 2026. This is a graduation requirement!
Our Parkland "P" jewelry makes a great graduation gift - click the image below to shop:
IMPORTANT Dates:
April 1, 2026: LAST DAY to Pre-Order a Yearbook (Order on or before this date to be guaranteed a yearbook).
April 3 - College Athlete Media Day - Seniors playing their sport in college will be recognized
April 8-12 - Spring Musical - How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
April 24 - Last day to submit merit scholarships for recognition. Click here for details and form.
May 2 - Prom / Post Prom Party
May 11-19 - Keystones Exams
May 15-16 - Festival of the Arts
May 18 - Academic Awards Night, 7 PM List of Academic Award Winners
List of Seniors Graduating with 7 Consecutive Semesters of a 4.0 GPA or higher
Class of 2026 of 25% or more Scholarship Winners that total $7.1M Over four years
May 19, 20 - Cap and Gown Distribution during lunches
May 20-22 - Seniors turn in Chromebooks in English Classes
May 20 - Athletic Awards, 5 PM List of Athletic Award Winners
May 22 - Last Full Day of School for Seniors
May 22 - Senior Send Off - PHS Turf Field 3-6 PM
May 28 - Senior Cabaret at 6:30 PM
June 1 - Visual and Performing Arts Awards List of Visual and Performing Arts Winners
June 2 - Senior Concerto Concert, 7 PM
June 3 - Graduation at the PPL Center
End of May: Yearbook Distribution!!! Stay tuned for the date for senior yearbook pick-up!
College Planning/FINANCIAL AID Reminders:
SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES: http://StudentScholarships.org
Class of 2026 Parkland Student Scholarship webpage.
The Pennsylvania 2025-26 Student Aid Guide, provides a complete overview of the financial aid process with information on federal and state financial aid programs and services.
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