Graduation

*Be sure to keep checking the Senior Timeline regularly, as it will be updated throughout the year*

Senior Timeline last updated 8/17/26

Graduation Class of 2027

May 27, 2027: GRADUATION DAY l Desert Diamond Arena

Student Arrival: 9:00 AM l Ceremony Start Time: 10:00 AM

Graduation Information

March 1, 2027: Student Mandatory Graduation Meeting | Auditorium | Advisory (9:06 AM – 9:51 AM)
March 1, 2027: Senior Graduation Parent Meeting | New Gym | 6:00 PM
TBD (Spring): Mandatory Senior Meeting & Checkout Sheet Distribution | Auditorium | 9:06 AM – 9:51 AM
TBD (Spring): Senior Final Exams (Periods 1, 3, 5) | Full Day | Checkout Signatures required Before/After School or during Lunches
TBD (Spring): Senior Final Exams (Periods 2, 4, 6) | Full Day | Must be cleared by the end of the day
TBD (Spring): Senior Breakfast | Cafeteria | 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
TBD (Spring): Mandatory Graduation Seating Assignment Practice | New Gym & Cafeteria | 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
TBD (Spring): Senior Field Day | Main Field | Occurs immediately after Graduation Practice

Jostens Orders & Deliveries

October 5, 2026: Senior Graduation Product Presentation (Cap & Gown) | Auditorium | Advisory (9:06 AM – 9:51 AM)
October 8, 2026: Jostens Parent Night | Cafeteria | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
October 9, 2026: Jostens In-School Visit Date | Cafeteria | During Lunch A & B
October 19, 2026: Deadline: Jostens Class Ring Discount Order Night
November 1, 2026: Deadline: Letterman Jacket Discounted Rate Christmas Deadline
End of March / Early April: Senior Announcement Delivery | Cafeteria | During Lunches
May 3, 2027: Jostens Cap and Gown Distribution | Auditorium Lobby | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Important Ordering Policy: All caps and gowns must be ordered at Jostens.com. Orders are accepted up until graduation, but shipping costs increase significantly the closer it gets to graduation day. Payment plans are available.

Grads Photography & Yearbook Deadlines

January 12, 2027: Senior Picture Clean-Up Day | Auditorium | During Lunch A & Lunch B (Pictures taken on-site by Grads Photography)
January 12, 2027: Final Deadline: Senior Pictures are officially DUE!
January 15, 2027: Strict Photo Cutoff: Last day to have portraits taken at the GRADS gallery studio to guarantee inclusion in the Yearbook and the graduation ceremony jumbotron.
Booking Info: Student/Guardian must make appointments directly with Grads Photography online or by calling 623-566-1082 ext. 2. Parents must ensure this is completed on time so students are not excluded from the yearbook and slideshow.
Yearbook Orders: Deadline is currently TBD.

Quick Access Resources

Official Transcripts: Place digital order requests via Parchment. Note: Dysart Unified School District does not retain physical copies of high school diplomas, and they cannot be reordered.
Financial Aid Application: Apply directly through the official FAFSA WEBSITE
Senior portraits schedule at: GRADS Photography or call 623-566-1082
Cap & Gown orders, graduation products, yearbook, etc. order at: Jostens Website

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