AHS Class of 2026 News
Reminder of Senior Activities
May 18, 2026
Good afternoon Abington High School families,
Unless there is a significant shift in the weather, we are optimistic that the schedule for the seniors last day, Thursday May 21st, will occur as originally scheduled. Here is a reminder of the schedule of events for that day and other end of year events.
Seniors Last Day, Thursday, May 21
Students must arrive by 7:25 am to attend Homeroom and remain through the end of Bridge Block (10:53 am).
Students should wear their senior t-shirt.
Car Decoration in Faculty Lot - Seniors that are looking to participate in the car parade may park in the AHS faculty lot.
Students will then enjoy a parent-sponsored breakfast and yearbook signing. After breakfast and yearbooks, caps and gowns will be distributed to students. Caps & gowns, together with final instructions for graduation, records of immunizations and permanent records will be included in the packets handed to students.
Students must fulfill their obligations (e.g., return books, athletic equipment, laptops, chargers, pay fines, administrative obligations, pay for cap and gown, etc.) before they receive their caps and gowns.
The senior class officers will be presenting a slideshow with their classmates following the Senior Breakfast. After the slide show, the senior class will be dismissed for the car parade.
Car Parade - Starting at approximately 10:12 am, seniors will participate in the traditional car parade around Gliniewicz Way and the school parking lot to say goodbye to the school and their classmates, weather permitting.
Senior Reception: Students should arrive at the AMS cafeteria at 3:45 pm for the Receiving Line. Students must ride the buses if they plan to attend. The buses will leave the AHS parking lot at 4:30 pm and return to AHS at 10:30 pm.
Graduation Rehearsal, Senior Stroll, Friday, May 29th
Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal begins at 8:30 am (note earlier time). Seniors should bring their caps and gowns with them for rehearsal.
Senior Stroll from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Members of the Class of 2026 will revisit the schools they attended for grades K-12 in caps and gowns to bring their education full-circle. The stroll will provide a moment of inspiration to other students, and staff will have an opportunity to see their former students. A picnic, hosted by senior parents, will be held at Reilly Field following the stroll.
Additional Senior Events Reminder
Tuesday, May 26th - Music Banquet at AHS outdoor dining area and cafeteria at 5:30 pm
Wednesday, May 27th - Seniors’ Athletic Banquet in the Middle School Cafeteria at 6:30 pm
Thursday, May 28th - Senior Awards Evening in the Auditorium at 7:00 pm. This is a formal event. Appropriate dress is required (no jeans, t-shirts, shorts, or hats). While award recipients have been sent special invitations, this event is open to the community.
Saturday, May 30th Graduation Day: Commencement exercises will be held on the front lawn at AHS at 10:00 am weather permitting.
❖ On the day of graduation, seniors should arrive in the AMS cafeteria by 9:30 am. The parking lot adjacent to the middle school will be reserved for seniors.
❖ Seniors should arrive wearing their caps and gowns, with the tassel on the right side of the cap. (The class valedictorian will signal you to shift the tassels from right to left at the end of the graduation ceremony, signifying that you have graduated.) While seniors are allowed to decorate their graduation caps, we reserve the right to prohibit a cap which has been inappropriately and/or offensively decorated.
❖ Seniors will be called individually to the stage to be presented a diploma. Inter-State Studio will be taking professional photos of each graduate on the stage with diploma in hand.
❖ The ceremony will be live broadcast by Abington CAM (Comcast channel 14 and Verizon channel 26).
❖ In case of a forecast of inclement weather for Saturday, May 30th, the ceremony will be moved into the Auditorium.
❖ Graduation is a formal event staged as much for parents and grandparents as for the graduates. I ask that you join school officials in urging appropriate decorum and attire for all participants and their guests.
❖ Seniors will receive the following information sheet with their cap and gown.
I am sure we are all hoping for favorable weather for these events, and we will continue to notify our Abington learning community of any changes as they arise. Thank you for your attention on these updated plans, and please contact the school if you have any questions.
Regards,
Jonathan Bourn
Principal
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Congratulations, Seniors!
From years of experience, we know that these days before graduation are filled with so many things to do and roller coaster emotions. Take care of yourself, your friends and your family who care so much about you.
This package contains your cap and gown which will be wrinkled. Please take them out before graduation to steam or iron them. Also in this package for you to keep is your report card, immunization records, Individual Education Plan (if appropriate), temporary records and information about school records. Please place your immunization records in a safe place as you may need them for future reference.
Graduation practice will be held on Friday, May 29th at 8:30 am in the auditorium, and attendance is mandatory.
After graduation practice, share with your parents which door you will enter, where you will be sitting and how you will receive your diploma so they can choose their seats for a better view of you receiving your diploma.
On Saturday, May 30th all seniors must arrive by 9:30 am. Park in the Abington Middle School staff parking lot and meet in the AMS cafeteria.
To ensure the dignity of the ceremony, dress appropriately. Graduation is a formal ceremony; jeans and shorts are not allowed.
Graduation is important for your parents and relatives as well as for you. Please show your respect to our guests and your fellow graduates by maintaining a dignified ceremony. Disruptions to the ceremony will not be tolerated.
Remind your parents that Inter-State Studio partnering with PhotoDay will be providing professional photography services at Graduation. Families can visit the website below a few days after the ceremony to view and purchase the photos they choose (including any general candids), or scan the QR code on the attached flyer which will prompt PhotoDay to send them a text message when the photos from Abington HS are ready to view.
Direct link to photo gallery: https://my.photoday.com/g/AHSGRAD2026
When you march in, stay in step. Your head should be up, and, by all means, “smile”.
Before graduation, tassels should be worn to the right. After diplomas are given out, Class Valedictorian Miranda Vacon will signal you to shift the tassels from right to left, signifying that you have graduated.
At the end of graduation, the Honor Guard will lead you to the sidewalk where you can meet your family and friends. You are welcome to return to take pictures in front of the podium which should make an attractive background.
POSTED ON APRIL 6, 2026
Letter from Principal Bourn Class of 2026 Events
POSTED ON APRIL 2, 2026
GRAND MARCH PLANNING
If you have signed up to donate any supplies, feel free to bring them to the high school main office and we can store them in 2206. In regards to the following days (!!!), we're looking for as many (strong) hands as possible on both Wed (4/8) and Thurs (4/9) but on Wed in particular. Wednesday will involve placement of some of the heaviest/biggest parts of our set and we would be VERY grateful for any assistance you can provide. Thank you all for your continued support!
CLASS OF 2026:
Credit for Life: Any seniors who wish to attend the credit for life field trip on May 8, please return your signed permission slip to Ms. Howell or Ms. Daisy by April 10. Please make sure your name is on it.
Senior Reception
Senior Reception 2026: Senior Reception will take place on Thursday, May 21st from 6-10pm on the Boston Odyssey Cruise. Your behavior contracts were handed out in homeroom this week and are due back to Ms. Mahanna NO LATER than Friday, April 10th. Tickets will be on sale at all three lunches from Monday, April 13 - Friday, April 17. Tickets are $30, and this event is only open to members of the Abington High School senior class. Please see Ms. Mahanna or a class officer with any questions.
POSTED 03/18/2026
CLASS OF 2026: Caps and Gowns
Caps and gowns have been ordered for your upcoming graduation on May 30th. The cost of the cap and gown is $30.00 for each student. Please drop off your payment in the main office. Cash or check are the only accepted forms of payment. Administrative Assistant Mrs. Bell will be collecting the money/check through April 17.
POSTED 11/06/25
YEARBOOK INFORMATION:
Throughout the year, the club will be requesting students and parents to submit photos for us to potentially use in the book! There are flyers in the hallways with the QR code to scan to submit, or upload photos directly to the link below:
Https://community.lifetouch.com/invite?code=AHSGREENWAVEYEARBOOK-26
REMINDER: Senior portrait submissions from all outside photographers*** will be DUE NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 14TH*** 2025. Students who find their own photographer will email their portrait for the yearbook to THIS EMAIL: ahsyearbook@abingtonps.org and images should adhere to the requirements, which should be shared with your photographer: File size is an 8x10 at 300dpi ; Image should be vertical orientation, preferably a headshot or waist up
Yearbooks are for sale online - there are green flyers with QR codes to scan in the hallways, but the link is also here:
Https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob?isAdvertisementOnly=False
Yearbook ID Code is 10283026
POSTED 8/27/26
Click on the link below/attachment for a picture of the Class of 2026 at the Senior Sunrise Breakfast.