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RECENT UPDATES (as of 01/07/26)
Senior Events and Graduation Information:
Caps & Gowns:
Senior Obligations: Library/Textbook/Parking/Transcript/Athletics: You will be mailed a letter listing all your outstanding obligations. Please clear them with the Main Office, Library or specific Department as soon as you can!
- Deadline to have Cap and Gown Set Delivered at School: March 2026
- Distribution for Pre-Ordered sets will be May 7th, 2026 at Lunch by the Student Activities Center! Look for announcements on Schoology and Parent Square.
- If you miss picking up your Cap and Gown Unit on day of distribution - Go to the Main Office to pick up your order.
- Still need to order a Cap and Gown? You can order online and your cap and gown unit will be shipped to your home. Visit this link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1006004/Henry-Gunn-High-School/ To get to the basic cap, gown, and tassel package:
- Select the “Graduation” Button under “Show your Titan Pride”
- Scroll down past the package deals (unless you want to purchase one of them) to “SHOP GRADUATION PRODUCTS” and click the “shop now” button
On the “graduation products” page, scroll down to “Cap & Gown” - Select “Cap and Gown Unit” (school tassel is included)
- After ordering deadline - You will need to contact the Jostens Rep Directly. Email: [email protected] Phone: 925-283-9283
Senior Obligations: Library/Textbook/Parking/Transcript/Athletics: You will be mailed a letter listing all your outstanding obligations. Please clear them with the Main Office, Library or specific Department as soon as you can!
Tryouts for Graduation Speeches:
- Graduation Speech and music Tryouts: If you would like to be considered to present a speech at Graduation or perform a musical number, details will go out in late April/ early May 2026. If you have questions, please email Mrs. Hall.
Graduation Rehearsal: Wednesday, 6/3/26
Graduation rehearsal will be from 2 - 3:45pm. Seniors should meet at Spangenberg Theater at 2pm for instructions and staging. Safety rules will be enforced - please listen to and follow all instructions at rehearsal.
Graduation rehearsal will be from 2 - 3:45pm. Seniors should meet at Spangenberg Theater at 2pm for instructions and staging. Safety rules will be enforced - please listen to and follow all instructions at rehearsal.
Graduation Ceremony: Thursday, 6/4/2026 at 5pm on the Football Athletic Field.
All Graduating Seniors will meet in Spangenberg Theater on graduation day for final instructions before the ceremony. Attire for graduates is dressy casual with cap, tassel and gown zipped up. Be on time as the start of the ceremony will not be held for late arrivals.
Grad Images will be at Graduation to capture your images during the ceremony. Don’t forget to Pre-Register at gradimages.com/preregistration prior to the event to share your photos with loved ones and to receive 20% off your photo order of $50 of more!
Graduation Parking is VERY limited on campus, so plan accordingly - we encourage families to walk, bike, carpool or take an Uber, Lyft or Palo Alto Link.
- Seniors report to Spangenberg at 4:30pm for staging prior to the event - do not be late!
All Graduating Seniors will meet in Spangenberg Theater on graduation day for final instructions before the ceremony. Attire for graduates is dressy casual with cap, tassel and gown zipped up. Be on time as the start of the ceremony will not be held for late arrivals.
- NO BAGS will be allowed in Spangenberg or on the field - please leave bags in cars or with family members. You may bring a water bottle and phone/camera.
- Please - To ensure a positive experience for all attendees, we kindly ask that everyone refrain from bringing balloons, signs, banners, or flags to the ceremony. These items can obstruct the view of others and detract from the shared experience we want all families to enjoy.
- Also, out of respect for the graduates, speakers and families, do not bring airhorns or other noisemakers. Thank you for helping us keep the focus on our graduates and maintaining a clear line of sight for every guest.
- For those who cannot attend in person, the ceremony will be recorded and posted later - stay tuned for details.
Grad Images will be at Graduation to capture your images during the ceremony. Don’t forget to Pre-Register at gradimages.com/preregistration prior to the event to share your photos with loved ones and to receive 20% off your photo order of $50 of more!
Graduation Parking is VERY limited on campus, so plan accordingly - we encourage families to walk, bike, carpool or take an Uber, Lyft or Palo Alto Link.
- Parking for families with disabled or elderly members will be on the Miranda Street side of the school beginning approximately at 3:30pm, where there will be a shuttle to the field for those who need additional assistance
- Families can continue to drop off family members who need shuttle assistance to the field once the lot is full.
- Additional parking has been available at Fletcher Middle School in previous years - check with the Main Office in May for current information.