Senior Headquarters
Senior Events
Ice Cream Social
Location: Carmel High School - Lower Courtyard
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
We will kick off our celebrations of the Class of 2026 with this event that starts the countdown towards Graduation! Seniors are invited to come to the lower courtyard at 2:00 PM to gather with their peers and enjoy a cold treat. We thank the Carmel Rotary Club for generously sponsoring this event!
Destination Day
Location: Carmel High School
Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
On “Destination Day” we encourage all seniors to wear a shirt or other gear that represents their next step in life, whether that is College, Career Training, Military Service, or entering the Workforce.
On this day we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 and their next destination, knowing that their example inspires our Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors to reach for their goals.
Elementary Walk-Throughs
Location: Elementary Schools
Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
We are excited for our Elementary Walk-throughs. Each Class of 2026 graduate is welcome to “walk through” their former elementary school promptly at 2:00 pm. Please note only the student is allowed to attend and enter their former elementary school. Seniors are invited to wear shirts that represent their “next step”: college, military service, training, or career.
Senior Ball
Location: The Waterview, 215 Roosevelt Drive, Monroe CT
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Senior Ball will be held at The Waterview which includes a full “mocktail” hour and dinner. Pictures can be taken beforehand outside in the garden. We are happy to hold our annual celebration of the Senior Class!
Tickets go on sale from Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 15, 2026, through My School Bucks. A separate letter with more information about the Senior Ball will be sent to students and parents in late April.
Senior Ball Cheat Sheet 2025-2026.pdf Senior Ball Guest Form 2025-2026.pdf
Senior Awards Day Ceremony
Location: Carmel High School Gymnasium
Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Senior day awards are an opportunity for seniors to come together to highlight and celebrate each other’s achievements. This celebration will be for senior students only. Information regarding the evening senior awards will follow.
CHS Class of 2026 Yearbook Dedication!
Location: Carmel High School Gym Lobby
Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm – 1:50 pm
Come join the yearbook committee as they premier the CHS 2026 yearbook! The yearbook’s dedicatee will give a speech as well as a special surprise at the end! Come celebrate and sign your class pages one last time with your classmates!
Senior Day!
Location: Carmel High School - Lower Courtyard
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 1:50 pm
Calling all seniors!!! As in years past, this is a special day for our seniors to celebrate their accomplishments, sign their yearbook pages, enjoy food, play lawn games, and spend their last day of school together.
We are very thankful to the Carmel High School Parent Association & our community members for generously offering to help us fund the Class of 2026 Senior Day!
Cap and Gown Pick Up
Location: Carmel High School – Casey Hall
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Please make sure your graduate has returned all missing items before pick-up. Please contact Anne Marie Young at ayoung@carmelschools.org, if your child has missing items and has not yet returned them. (Please note that school buildings are closed on June 19, 2026).
Graduation Rehearsal
Location: Carmel High School – Turf Field
Date: Monday, June 22, 2026 (rain date: 6/23/26)
Time: 9:30 am
Details about Graduation Rehearsal and Graduation, including ticket details, will be sent in a separate communication during May.
Commencement Ceremony
Location: Carmel High School – Turf Field
Date: Monday, June 22, 2026 (rain date: 6/23/26)
Time: 6:00 pm
All graduates must report back to the CHS Athletic Turf Field by 5:00pm for one more walk-through before our Commencement Ceremony.
We are so excited to celebrate the Class of 2026, and all of their accomplishments!
