December 16^th, 2025

FHS Senior Class of 2026,

Well, that magical date you have looked forward to for the past 11 years has been announced! Your commencement date will be Friday, May 29, 2026 at 7:30 pm at the Addition Financial (UCF) Arena. Information, instructions and procedures regarding graduation will be given to you as we progress toward the date. Please be sure to visit this site frequently so you can stay in the know. We will have our first senior class assembly, where you will be instructed on how to order/purchase your cap and gown, will take place January 13^th in the FHS cafeteria during 3^rd and 4^th periods. Have a wonderful holiday break!

Sincerely,

Mr. Youtz
Senior Class Advisor
charles.youtz@ocps.net

Senior Class of 2026 Dates and Events

Jan 13 | Senior Cap/Gown & Announcement Assembly in FHS Cafeteria
             3rd period: A – L 4th period: M – Z

Jan 17 | Jostens on campus in front of school for Cap/Gown & Announcement orders
            Jostens on campus from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Jan 20 | Jostens on campus during both lunch shifts for Cap/Gown & Announcement orders

Feb 16–27 | Grad Nite Ticket Sales (online only)
              Online ticket sales on SchoolPay for Grad Nite.
              Tickets are $130 each, FHS seniors only, no guests allowed, must not have any obligations.

May 1 | Senior Signing Day
              9:00 am in the FHS Gymnasium. Parents are invited to attend your college signing day ceremony. Be sure to send/give your                            acceptance letter to your guidance counselor.

May 1 | Grad Nite 2026 @ Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL
              Attendees (FHS seniors only) will meet in the cafeteria at 5:00 pm to board busses (you must ride bus; no student driving) then                        return to FHS by 2:00 am. Attendees must ride the bus to and from Busch Gardens. No exceptions.

May 9 | Cap and Gown distribution/pick-up
              9:00 am – 1:00 pm in the FHS Gymnasium.

May 9 | Prom
               Prom questions should be directed to Ms. Flores. Jamie.Schroeder@ocps.net

May 14 | SENIORS LAST DAY/Senior Walkout

May 15 | Senior Closeout in Media Center
            Device/Textbook return, clear obligations & graduation ticket pick-up (10 tickets).

May 15 | Senior Awards Night
             7:00 pm in the PAC. Seniors receiving recognition will receive an invitation.

May 29 | CLASS OF 2026 COMMENCEMENT
             7:30pm at Addition Financial (UCF) Arena