Senior Information
Congratulations Class of 2026! Your senior year will be full of fun, exciting events and we want to help you plan for these memorable moments. Below you will find a list of important senior events that have been scheduled for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change due to conflicts, weather, or conditions out of campus control.*
GENERAL GRADUATION INFORMATION
Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Credit Union of Texas Event Center (formerly Allen Event Center)
Senior Arrival: 4:15 p.m.
Doors Open for Families: 4:30 p.m.
Graduation Rehearsal: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. in Gym 1 at MBHS (This is mandatory.)
DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
July 1-Oct 19 | Back to School Special Yearbook pricing ($80) |
Aug 18 | Senior Sunrise on the MBHS Baseball Field at 6:45-7:10 a.m. (sun rises at 6:52 a.m.) |
Aug 18 | Senior Class Meeting in the CAFETERIA from 9:50-10:50 a.m. Jostens Cap/Gown Presentation/Information |
Aug 18 | Fall Special Pricing for Jostens Cap/Gown online orders begin ($60.95) |
Sept 2 – 5 | Senior Guidance/Credit Checks during your English class period (see counselor if you have Dual Credit for English) |
Sept 22 | Senior Class Panoramic Photo by Goldbeck Company (3rd Period in Gym 1) |
Sept 23 | Senior Class Panoramic Photos will be sold on stage during all lunches ($35-$45 picture packages) |
Oct 31 | Senior Yearbook Tribute Ad Deadline (see Morgan Walters, yearbook advisor, for details @ mowalters@mckinneyisd.net) |
Nov 1 | Jostens Cap/Gown Price Increases ($74.95 PLUS taxes, shipping, and handling fees) |
Nov 3 | McKinney Education Foundation scholarship applications window opens (see counselor for details) |
Dec 15 | McKinney Education Foundation scholarship applications window closes |
Dec 24 | Yearbook Price Increases ($90) |
Jan 12-15 | Senior Guidance/Credit Checks during your English class period (see counselor if you have Dual Credit for English) |
Jan 31 | Winter Formal at Chapel At Ana Villa (5921 Stone Creek Dr., The Colony, TX from 7:30-10:30 p.m.) |
Mar 1 | Yearbook Order Deadline |
April 1 | Childhood Photo Submissions due for Graduation Video (click here for details) |
April 17 | Seniors pick up Cap/Gown from Jostens (during ALL lunches-must have School ID) |
April 18 | Senior Prom (McKinney Flour Mill, 501 E Virginia St, McKinney, TX 75069) from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. |
April 22 | MEF Scholarship Ceremony @ MHS Performing Arts Center 6:00 p.m.(This is an invitation only event.) |
April 24 | AVID Senior Celebration at MISD CEC at 12:00 p.m. (This is an invitation only event.) |
April 29 | Senior Awards Ceremony in MBHS Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. (This is an invitation only event.) |
May 1 | Senior Picnic during 3rd-7th periods (Main Event Frisco9375 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco 75034) |
May 13 | Seniors return MacBooks (Location TBD) |
May 18 | Senior Breakfast @ MISD Elementary Schools (check with your elementary for start time) |
May 18 | Senior Sunset in Main Parking Lot in front of MBHS at 8:00-9:00 p.m. (sun sets @ 8:22 p.m.) |
May 21 | Final Senior Walk with the Drumline from the Auditorium to the Main Gym at 7:45 a.m. |
May 21 | Graduation Rehearsal in Gym 1 at MBHS at 8:00 a.m. (This is mandatory.) |
May 22 | Graduation @ Credit Union of Texas Event Center |
May 22 | Project Graduation @ McKinney ISD Stadium from 10:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. (must bring student ID) |