Class of 2026 Graduation
Sunday, June 28 @ noon | MVP Arena 

Cap & gown ordering details:

• Students must place their order for their cap and gown via this Google Form by April 2. We cannot guarantee the exact sizes for submissions that miss this deadline.
• Please note payment is separate from ordering and can be submitted any time before pick up.
• Each $35 order includes a cap, gown, sash, tassel and lawn sign.
• Cash payments should be submitted to the main office during lunch periods ONLY.

• Orders will be available for pick-up in the Annex Gym from noon to 4 p.m. on June 9 and 10. 

Reserving graduation tickets:

• The MVP Arena will require tickets for all guests this year. Each graduate is entitled to up to five tickets. 

• Tickets are free and must be reserved via this Google Form. They will be available for pickup with the caps and gowns on June 9 and 10.

Senior meeting:

• There will be a meeting in the Albany High auditorium on Monday, June 8, during period 8 to help students prepare for graduation.
• During this gathering, Principal Jodi Commerford will review important graduation details and there will also be a rehearsal. 

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The following details pertain to the day of graduation:

Student arrival:

• Graduates should arrive at the Beaver St. entrance between 10:30 and 11 a.m., so they can pass through routine security checks and line up for the procession. 

• Students are encouraged to bring water and wear comfortable shoes.

• They will then be directed to “check-in” tables (look for signs for your academy/program, e.g.‘CIT’ or ‘NGT’) and receive a procession card with instructions on how to line up.

Guest arrival:

• The arena will open its doors for guests at the main entrance on Pearl Street at 11 a.m., and the ceremony will begin at noon sharp.

• The venue is wheelchair-accessible and escorts will be available to the ADA-accessible sections.

The ceremony:

• The venue doors will close and the ceremony will begin promptly at noon.
•  After filing in, graduates will remain standing until invited to have a seat by Ms. Commerford. When the time comes, graduates will be ushered by row to line up to cross the stage.
• Before crossing the stage, graduates will hand their procession cards to the announcers and clarify how to pronounce their names.
• Graduates MUST remain seated for the entire duration of the ceremony and exit with the recessional as a class.

After the ceremony:

• The Class of 2026 will exit the arena in a recessional, just like how they enter. They will be directed to the same backstage area where they lined up so they can pick up their diplomas and lawn signs before exiting. Students who are unable to get their diploma the day of graduation can pick it up during the summer at the Albany High main office. Summer office hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m..-2 p.m.
• To keep everyone safe and avoid overcrowding, graduates must please exit the venue with their guests promptly and not loiter in the lobby.
• The ceremony is expected to conclude around 2:30 p.m.

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Returning school property; paying for lost items

In order to receive a diploma, graduates must return all school property and pay any outstanding balances prior to graduation, including exam fees, library books, textbooks, athletic uniforms and parking passes. Seniors can return Chromebooks to their academy office and should report any damages.

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Graduation requirements: grades and exams

• Final/Regents examinations and class attendance are critically important for graduation.
• Seniors must report to exams on time, pass all courses and meet all requirements to graduate.
• If you have any questions or concerns about this, contact your student’s school counselor or academy principal