Class of 2026

📣Attention SENIORS:

Graduation rehearsal for the Class of 2026 is mandatory and will take place at Grossinger Motors Arena on Friday, May 22nd from 10 AM - Noon. Enter through the doors nearest the Bloomington Ice Center.

The arena is located at 101 S Madison St, Bloomington, IL 61701. 

For graduation rehearsal:

• You should NOT bring your cap and gown.

• We will practice the walk-through.

• You will find your assigned seat (which will likely be similar to your seat on Sunday).

• We will pass out honors cords.

• We will provide other important information (i.e., photos, how to walk out).

• We will run through the processional (walking out).

• We will practice speeches.

Graduation for the Class of 2026 is on Sunday, May 24th at Grossinger Motors Arena. Doors open at 1:30 PM, but we need students there by 1 PM. The ceremony begins at 3 PM.

• This is not a ticketed event. You can have unlimited guests. 

• Students may enter through the doors nearest the Pepsi Ice Center.

• All guests and families should enter through the main entrances.

• Please reach out directly to Grossinger at

  (309) 434-2843 for ADA requests.

• Parking at the arena is $10, but the downtown parking garages are free on Sundays.

• Grossinger Motors arena has metal detectors and a clear bag policy.

• Decorating details including what you can/should wear can be found below by clicking HERE.

Please reach out to Ms. Butts or Dr. Thornton with questions for senior week at ButtsL@District87.org and ThorntonB@District87.org.

Please reach out to Mr. Moore or Ms. Case with questions for grad rehearsal or graduation at MooreT@District87.org and CaseK@District87.org.

Bookmark our Linktree to find the slideshows from previous classes!