Senior Class News
Graduation: Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Gas South Arena
Students are only allowed to bring their car keys into the graduation ceremony. No cell phones, wallets, purses, etc will be allowed.
Graduation dress code:
Gentlemen: Cap and gown, button-up collared shirt, khakies or dress pants, nice shoes
Ladies: Cap and gown, dress or dress pants with dress shirt, nice shoes (high heeled shoes are not recommended)
Cap and Gown Distribution
Wednesday, March 25th
You will be released by IF location to come collect your cap and gown. All fees must be payed to pick up your cap and gown.
SFHS Prom 2026 Masquerade
April 18, 8:00-11:00 at the Forsyth Conference Center
Tickets are available on GoFan:
- Early: February 2-March 2, $50
- Regular: March 3-April 2, $60
- Late: April 4-April 15, &75
Senior Letters
Please drop off all senior letters at the Main Hall Office. Letters will be distributed to students at the Senior Brunch on Friday April 24th.
Graduation Announcements
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Senior Dues
Senior dues are used to pay for all necessary graduation materials for the graduation commencement ceremony, the cap and gown, celebrating our seniors during Senior Week in April, and the graduation practice/senior lunch in May. Please be accurate with height and weight when ordering your cap and gown to ensure the proper fit. You must purchase a new cap and gown and pay senior dues in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Please visit 3rdAscent.com by March 17th to pay your current fee of $185. Fees increase to $205 after March 17th and a ship to home fee will be added.
Custom Yard Sign Pick Up
March 23rd - May 8th from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Please pick up your custom yard sign in the East Hall Office at the end of your school day. You may not pick up a sign for someone else.
Baccalaureate Service
When: May 7th, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Where: First Redeemer Church
Seniors, please arrive at 6:00 pm in your cap and gown. Reception will be held immediately following the ceremony.
Class of 2026 Senior Week
Monday, April 20 - Flip the Script:
Students - Dress like your favorite teacher
Teachers - Dress like your students
Senior Sunset
Tuesday, April 21- Rhyme Without Reason:
Grab a partner and dress as two things that rhyme — the sillier and more unexpected the pair, the better!
Wednesday, April 22 - Anything But a Backpack Day:
Inanimate objects only - “backpacks” should be school-appropriate, safe to carry, and able to fit through a doorway. Be creative, but not chaotic!
Senior Celebration of Excellence at 6:00 pm (By invitation only)
Thursday, April 23 - Country vs. Country Club:
Dress up in your best country gear or show off your classy country‑club look. Pick your side and bring the spirit!
Friday, April 24 - Senior Brunch and Your Next Steps:
Dress as your post-secondary plans (college, military, career, gap year/travel).
When: during IF Where: Dining Hall
What: Coffee, Chick-fil-A, and Senior Letters
PTSO Scholarships
Deadline to apply is April 1st!
This is open to all 12th-grade students of current PTSO members. This scholarship was created to help our War Eagles SOAR after graduation.