Graduation Date ANNOUNCED!
Atholton's Class of 2026 graduation ceremony will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026
All ceremonies are scheduled to take place at Merriweather Post Pavilion, with the exception of Cedar Lane School, which will be held at that school. Graduations will be available for viewing live online and on-demand following each ceremony, and will be rebroadcast on the HCPSS local cable channel in Howard County (Comcast 95, Verizon 42).
Senior activities and exams will be Monday, May 18-Friday, May 22. Tuesday, May 26 will be the last day for all seniors.
High schools will share specifics with their staff and families, as details become available. For more information please visit High School Graduations
Greetings, Class of 2026!
Class of 2026 Graduation Ordering
May 2026 will be here before we know it. Please do not wait to the last minute to place your graduation orders.
Check out the Atholton page on the Jostens Store at ALL ATHOLTON HS GRADUATION PRODUCTS
All graduates need a cap, gown, and 2026 tassel, but you can also purchase announcements, diploma frames, and other memorabilia. Purchasing from Jostens helps support the school since a portion of the proceeds goes right back to Atholton. The Jostens representative will attend our January senior class meeting if students have any questions; otherwise, feel free to contact
SENIOR MEETING 1/7/26 Follow Up (also posted on Canvas)
- Senior Class Meeting Presentation
- Class of 2026 Outstanding Educator Nominations
- 2026 Graduation Speaker Auditions (Due by 2/13/26)
- AHS Diploma Presentation Link (Due by 2/20/26)
SENIOR PORTAITS
The final senior portrait date will be Friday, February 20, 2026 in the senior cafeteria from 2:45 pm- 8 pm. Please note, this is the make up day from 2/6/26 inclement weather cancellation. The link for seniors to schedule their appointments is Atholton HS Senior Portrait Sittings
Legacy Studios Contact Information 716-512-6336
Graduation Stoles
To order your graduation BSAP Senior Graduation KENTE Stole (Cost: $21.20 and due by 5/1/26)
To order your graduation Hispanic Achievement Program Sarapes (Cost: $22.25 and due by 5/1/26)
Class of 2026 Graduation Coordinators
Ms. Anne Handy, Student Services Secretary anne_handy@hcpss.org
Ms. Dani Gardner, Science Teacher danica_gardner@hcpss.org