CLASS OF 2026

Graduation Ceremony

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7 pm in the AHS gymnasium.

Seating is first come, first served. The gym will open to the public starting at 5:30 pm. Overflow seating will be available in the Ceglarek Fine Arts Center where the ceremony will be live streamed.

Watch the Graduation Ceremony.

Graduates need to arrive no later than 6:15 pm and meet in the CFAC for graduation preparation. Please do not wear jeans or sneakers.

Graduation Rehearsal & Parade

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:45 am in the AHS gymnasium.  

This is mandatory for all graduates.

Graduates need to wear their cap and gown over comfy clothes. Please do not wear the stole or cords.

Decision Day

Thursday, April 30, school-wide assembly

Decision Day is the day when seniors announce their final decision about which post-secondary institution they will attend in the fall.  We will also celebrate all other choices seniors have made regarding their future plans, such as going on mission trips, signing with the U.S. armed forces or joining the workforce.  Students and staff are encouraged to wear a college, military or workplace t-shirt/sweatshirt in support of our seniors’ futures. 

Seniors Honors Convocation

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7 pm in the Ceglarek Fine Arts Center.  

Scholarships and departmental awards will be presented. Honorees will receive a written invitation for the event.

Seniors awarded scholarships from colleges or private scholarship organization need to inform Mr. Fogel  and Mrs. VanDyke as colleges and organizations do not always contact AHS with this information.  These awards will also be presented.

All honorees are asked to dress appropriately and not wear t-shirts, jeans, shorts or sandals.

Senior Exams/Last Day of School

The final day of school will be Wednesday, May 13, assuming cooperation from the senior class both socially and in attendance (no senior prank and no senior skip days).  Senior exams will take place on the last day of school.  Information about exams will be communicated to students the week prior to exams.

Exam requirements in accordance with our Student Handbook: Second semester seniors who maintain a ‘B’ average or better in a class for the semester and who have six (6) or fewer absences (does not include exempt absences) in that class for the semester do not have to take the final exam unless required to do so by the instructor.

Senior Sunset

Seniors gather at the soccer filed to watch the sun set on Wednesday, May 20 from 7-9 pm at the Allendale soccer field next the the Middle School. Pizza and popsicles will be provided.

Library Books, Chromebook & Charger Return

Please return these items no later than Monday, May 18, 2026.

Any and all stickers and sticker residue needs to be removed before turning in your Chromebook.

You will not receive your AHS diploma until these things have been taken care of.

Diploma Pick Up

Diplomas will be available for graduates to pick up immediately after the ceremony. Diplomas are never mailed, so if it is not picked up after the ceremony, please visit the AHS office to pick it up.

Senior All Nighter

The Senior All Nighter is a long-standing tradition designed to provide a fun, safe, and memorable celebration for our graduates immediately following the graduation ceremony. This event is filled with entertainment, food, activities, and prizes—all in a secure, supervised environment.

To add to the excitement, the location and event details are kept a surprise for the seniors. This is an important part of the experience, and we kindly ask that all parents and guardians help us keep these details confidential, even if you are aware of them.

The Senior All Nighter is organized entirely by senior parents, not by the school. While the school is aware of the event and helps share information when needed, all planning, fundraising, and execution are led by volunteers from the parent community.

For current information, visit this website

Cap & Gown

You are only required to purchase the cap, gown, stole & tassel unit from Jostens. All other items are optional. Orders will be passed out to students at lunch in mid-April.

Following these guidelines, graduates are able to decorate their cap for the ceremony. No other decorations/alternations to the cap and gown are allowed.

Senior Pictures, Baby Pictures & Quotes

Deadline: December 19th

These items are needed for the yearbook. Please submit all photos through the Jostens Photo Sharing site. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Johnson.

Guidelines:

  • Submit ONE vertical senior portrait.

  • Baby photos may also be uploaded. If you only have a printed baby photo and need it scanned, bring it to Mr. Johnson in Room 214.

  • When you upload your photo, it will ask you to add any details. On that screen, scroll down and you will see an option to add a quote. Review your quote to ensure it is appropriate and free of any spelling/grammatical errors.

Counseling Department Updates

Work-Based Learning for Seniors - Students interested in this for semester two should schedule an appointment with their counselor:  Mr. Fogel's Calendar (A-L) or Mrs. VanDyke's Calendar (M-Z)

Scholarships - Click to view the Counseling Department Scholarship Information page. Check back frequently for new ones that get added. Each of these opportunities is also emailed to seniors when we hear of them!

Financial Aid Presentation - Click to view the email from the Counseling Department with the presentation slides from GVSU's presentation on financial aid.

Financial Aid & FAFSA - Click to review the email about FAFSA and ways to qualify for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and other forms of Financial Aid.

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