Class of 2026 Newsletter

Important Dates

May 1 - Senior Decision Day: Annandale will celebrate National Decision Day on May 1. At this event, we will recognize our seniors and the different paths they will take after graduation, whether they have decided to attend a 4-year college, community college, join the military, workforce, or take a gap year. The celebration will be held during all lunch periods in the senior courtyard, where students can enjoy snacks, music, and take pictures with their peers.

May 9 - Senior Prom, 8-11pm: Prom will be held Saturday, May 9 from 8:00-11:00pm at The Torpedo Factory (105 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314). Don’t miss the chance to dance the night away and celebrate with the class of 2026! Each senior may purchase up to two (2) tickets. Tickets are on sale now with early bird pricing until March 22. No tickets will be sold at the door.

If students would like to bring a guest who does not attend Annandale High School, they must pick up a guest form from the front office and return it to the class of 2026 administrator Jae Lee (main office) for approval. Students should not purchase tickets until the form is approved. No middle school students or guests over the age of 20 will be permitted.

IMPORTANT: Students must pay outstanding obligations before prom tickets can be approved. Students will not be allowed to enter prom if they have outstanding obligations. These obligations can be paid in MySchoolBucks. Here are instructions on how to access MySchoolBucks.com. Maximum 2 tickets per student. If buying a guest ticket for another AHS student, you must "Add Student" to your profile and purchase using their school ID. If purchasing for a non-AHS guest, purchase both tickets using your school ID#. Guest forms must be submitted to the front office no later than Monday, May 5.

May 11 & 12 - Senior Survey: Each year, every senior is required to complete the Senior Survey. This is how Student Services celebrates the decisions of our graduates and ensures we have information on where to send final transcripts. Counselors will be coming to every senior English class on May 11 & 12 to help students complete the Senior Survey. Please do not complete the Senior Survey before these dates. Students absent on the day of their English class will receive an email notification about make-up days and times for filling out the survey. Note: It is required that all seniors complete the survey by May 25. Seniors who have not completed the survey will be unable to pick up their cap and gown for graduation. If you have questions or concerns, please email Viri Acosta.

May 28 - June 2 - Senior Exams: Seniors will take their Senior Exams during their regularly scheduled class periods on May 28-June 3. Here is the full exam schedule: May 28: W6 & W8; May 29: R5 & R7; June 1: W2; June 2: R1 & R3. Seniors may leave school after their last exam that day.

May 28 - June 2 - Senior Laptop and Book Collection: Beginning Thursday, May 28, students who no longer need their FCPS issued laptop can return it at the Main Gym Lobby after each senior exam block. Once students have turned in their laptop and any school-issued books or supplies, they are dismissed from school.

June 1 - Senior Picnic, 9:35am: Immediately following the W2 exam, seniors will be released from their last day of school at 9:35am. Members of the Class of 2026 will gather in the Senior parking lot or Ossian Park to enjoy a light breakfast, and sign yearbooks. The event will end at 11:30am.

June 2 - Senior Sunset, 7pm: Senior Sunset will take place on June 2 from 7:00-9:00pm. Students are encouraged to come watch the sunset on the football field with music, drinks, and food to celebrate the last day of their senior year.

June 3 - Senior Awards Ceremony: Our annual Senior Awards Ceremony will be held on June 3 from 10:00-11:15am at Annandale High School. This ceremony provides us an opportunity to recognize seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in each content area, as well as celebrate those seniors who have been selected for community based awards and scholarships. We will provide more details as we get closer to the ceremony and will be communicating directly with the students and families of our award recipients. If you have questions or concerns, please email Viri Acosta.

June 4 - Senior Obligations & Cap and Gown Distribution: Seniors must pay all outstanding obligations, including Senior Dues, prior to receiving their cap and gown. Financial obligations can be paid online via myschoolbucks.com, by using the myschoolbucks mobile app, or in person on June 4. Here are instructions on how to access MySchoolBucks.com. All senior obligations must be paid before picking up their cap and gown. If you have any questions, please email Jeremy DeBoe, Finance Technician.

Students can pick up their cap and gown and senior gift during their assigned times listed below.

• 10:00-11:00am - Last names A-L
• 11:30-12:30pm - Last names M-Z

Students enter through Door 11, at the front of the building, to the upper gym where they will turn in all equipment and supplies and pay any obligations in order to become eligible to graduate.

June 5 - Graduation Rehearsal, 10:00-11:00am or 11:30-12:30pm: Graduation rehearsal will be held on the Annandale High School stadium field. Seniors who choose to participate in the Graduation Ceremony must attend graduation rehearsal during their assigned times below. 

• 10:00-11:00am - Last names A-L
• 11:30-12:30pm - Last names M-Z

Students should meet on the home side stadium bleachers where they will receive information about the ceremony.

June 8 - Graduation, 7:00pm: Graduation will be held on Monday, June 8, at 7:00pm at Eagle Bank Arena. Tickets are not required.

June 9 - All Night Grad Celebration: Annandale High School’s All Night Grad Celebration is June 9 from 11:00pm-5:00am at Audrey Moore Rec Center! Tickets are on sale now for $55. Students can order tickets here. After June 1, tickets will only be available at the door for $65. If you would like, you can sponsor a Senior and purchase their ticket! Questions? Please contact the ANGC Chair if you have questions or concerns about the All Night Graduation Celebration. Parents can join the fun by volunteering to help! It takes a lot of volunteers to make this a successful night for our seniors. Please look at the sign-up and find a shift that works for you.

Opportunities

Graduation Announcements & Class of 2026 Items: Interested in purchasing graduation announcements and other graduation related items? Check out the Jostens website for everything you need to celebrate this milestone. Note: Caps, gowns, tassels, and diploma covers are included in Senior Dues and provided to all graduates.

Yearbooks On Sale Now! The yearbook is on sale and at our lowest price! Don’t let the memories fly by! This year, our yearbook is capturing the moment permanently for students and families for years to come! Preorder at yearbookforever.com.This is currently the lowest price that is offered ($95). It is highly recommended to preorder our yearbook as prices will increase for in-person sales and supplies will be limited! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Vera.

Celebrate Your Senior with a Yard Sign! Recognize your student's hard work and determination by displaying a graduation sign in your yard. Each sign sold helps support PTSA initiatives like student scholarships, teacher and student grants, events like the All Night Grad Celebration, teacher appreciation activities, and more! Purchase your sign here - $15 picked up, or $20 delivered. Signs will be ready for pickup/delivery during the first week of May.

Important Information

Free Prom Dresses and Suits at Promise: Do you need a dress or suit for Prom? Do you know someone that might need one? We got you! The Senior Prom is coming up on May 9th at the Torpedo Factory (105 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314), and Annandale’s premiere prom fashion shop “Promise” has you covered. Promise offers gently used, yet stylish dresses, suits, and accessories for you to wear to prom – and to keep! Check out our updated inventory that offers a style for everyone’s taste. Starting April 21, stop by room 210 to browse our inventory during Pride Time. For further information reach out to Mr. Henceroth or visit him in room 210. We "Promise" Annandale Prom 2026 will be a night to remember!

Senior Dues - $70: Senior dues, which cover graduation ceremony expenses including cap and gown, and unlimited guest passes, are $70. Members of the Class of 2026 must pay their senior dues by June 2. Payment may be made through the MySchoolBucks school store.

All Night Grad Tickets On Sale Now! Tickets are now on sale for this year’s All Night Grad Celebration, a long-standing Annandale High School tradition made possible by the Annandale High School PTSA and the parent community. This safe, fun, and adult-supervised event is entirely volunteer-run and provides seniors with a memorable way to celebrate together.

The All Night Grad Celebration will take place on June 9, beginning at 11:00pm, with doors closing at midnight. Tickets are available for $55 but will increase to $65 soon. Students can look forward to great food, games, a DJ, top-notch entertainment, and exciting door prizes, including computers and televisions.

Discounted tickets are available for students in need, and interested students are encouraged to speak with their school counselor for more information. Parent volunteers are also essential to the success of this event, and families are encouraged to sign up to help if they are able. Email Annandale.angc@gmail.com with any questions.