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SENIOR PARENT MEETING �Thursday, May 7

ITEMS TO BE COVERED

YEARBOOKS
TEXTBOOK AND CHROMEBOOK RETURNS
GRADUATION TICKET PICK UP & SENIOR FINALS DAY ACTIVITIES
STUDENT AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
CLASS OF 2026 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

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DATES TO REMEMBER

May 15 Grad Nite at California Adventure, meet in the Main Gym at 4:45pm
May 18 Senior Awards Ceremony, 6:00 pm in the quad
May 28 Senior Sunset, 7:00 pm on BHS field
May 28 Senior Activities- 8:30-1:05 (During Finals Hours- Periods 1 and 6)

Faculty Excellence Awards
Graduation Ticket Distribution
PTSA Senior Snack

May 29 Graduation Rehearsal at Memorial Field 9:30 am
May 29 Commencement Ceremony at Memorial Field 6:00 pm

Gates open and seniors arrive at 4:00 pm

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TEXTBOOK/ CHROMEBOOK RETURN

Be sure to return all textbooks, Chromebooks, and BHS equipment

*May 18 – May 26*

Return location: Bookroom

Time: Before school, during nutrition, lunch or after school.

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Senior Activities

Thursday, May 28th

Proposed Agenda for Senior Activities:

Location: Auditorium & Cafeteria/Canteen

8:30 AM: Senior Activities commence in the auditorium

Faculty Excellence Awards & Senior Superlatives

9:15 AM: Senior Year-in-Review Video
9:30 AM: Faculty Excellence Awards & Senior Superlatives continues

Yearbook signing

10:30 AM: Senior Brunch provided by PTSA
11:15 AM: Distribution of Graduation Tickets in the Quad

Seniors without Period 6 may leave after receiving their tickets
Seniors with a Period 6 will receive their tickets afterward and may leave at 12:00 PM

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Graduation Ticket Distribution

Thursday, May 28th, Students pick-up at the Senior Activities Events during Finals. (Each student will receive 6 tickets. Graduates do not need a ticket, all attendees over the age of 2 will need a ticket.) Student ID will be required for ticket pickup.
If your student is on the non-grad list, they will not be receiving tickets.
Please keep tickets safe and secure. No additional tickets will be given or sold.
Ticket distribution will begin at approximately 11:15am

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GRADUATION REHEARSAL IS MANDATORY

Friday, MAY 29nd

9:30 AM

Memorial Football Field at JBHS

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GRADUATION REHEARSAL�Friday, MAY 29, 9:30 AM

Staging

Graduates K- Z

Graduates A – K

Band

Stage

BHS/BUSD

Staging

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BHS CLASS OF 2026 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY�MEMORIAL FIELD�Friday, MAY 29, 2026�

4:00pm – GRADUATES Arrive at JBHS Baseball field, enter through Parish Gate to check in and receive Grad Image card
5:00-5:30 pm – Lineup according to pre-assigned row (*Seating chart will be posted on the Class of 2026 Google Classroom.)
5:45-6:00 pm – Move into procession position
6:00 pm - Begin procession
8:00 pm - Ceremony concludes, time for photos

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COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY ENTRY AND SEATING

Visitor Section

Home Section

Visitor Entry

Home Entry

Pick up leis and flowers at either gate!

IMA Side

VMA Side

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Rules for Graduates and Spectators

GRADUATES:

Take your gown out of the bag ASAP, hang it up, try it on, do NOT wash or iron it.
Stoles, sashes, and pins must be school-approved; leis are permitted.
Cap decoration is permitted (within dress code - no drug, alcohol, or inappropriate references; less than ¼ inch high).
NO spiked heels (you will sink into the field and cause damage) - platforms okay.
Travel light! No bags, purses, backpacks, or anything to carry! Everything must fit in your pockets. NO gum, no food or drinks. Water will be provided by PTSA (thank you).

SPECTATORS:

Gates will open at 4:00pm.
Gates will be closed during procession. Once all students are in their seats, the gates will open to continue entry.
No balloons, large signs, or anything that will impede the view of those around you.
No air horns, noise makers, or anything that may startle those around you.
No gum, outside food or drinks - all bags will be checked at entry. Travel light!
PTSA will be selling snacks and beverages.

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Spectators with ADA Needs

Bleachers on both sides of the stadium have ramps. Seating is accessible without stairs.
There are designated seats in the bleachers for wheelchairs and other accessibility needs.
If your family needs DHH supports, or has more extensive ADA needs, please contact Jennifer Freemon to access arrangements- jenniferfreemon@burbankusd.org

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Graduation Regalia SALES

Cap & Gown purchases in the Student Store
Leis & Bouquets may be pre-ordered at:

WWW.THECOMMENCEMENTGROUP.COM/BURBANK/ and can be picked up at either entry gate on graduation day *Last day to order is 24 hours before the event, so by Thursday, May 28th! **Leis must be given to seniors BEFORE 4:00pm or AFTER the ceremony.

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