Senior Class Information
For questions, contact our senior class sponsors, Ms. Biasella, Mr. Hagan, and Ms. Starcher.
*NOTE: Project Grad has been moved to May 20th following the rescheduled graduation ceremony.
Class of 2026 Families and Students,
Because the forecast for possible severe weather on Monday has remained consistent, Turner High School’s graduation ceremony will now be held on our backup date of Wednesday, May 20.
While it is possible that the Monday forecast could still change, we felt that giving families early notice outweighed the benefit of delaying this decision. At this time, the forecast for Wednesday remains much more favorable for an outdoor ceremony.
All other graduation details remain the same aside from the date.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to provide a safe and memorable celebration for our graduates. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026!
Congratulations Class of 2026! Below is important information about graduation.
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Graduation Ceremony — May 18
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Alternative Graduation Date due to weather — May 20
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Diplomas will be distributed immediately following the graduation ceremony
SENIORS - Do not bring personal items (bags, purses, etc.) into the school or the DAC on the day of the ceremony. There is nowhere to store them for access after the ceremony. If you bring a bag and leave it in the gymnasium, you will need to pick it up the following week.
PARKING
This is important! There will be limited parking at Turner High School.
The parking lot at Turner High School opens at 5:00. Additionally, shuttle services will run from Turner Middle School and Oak Grove Elementary to the DAC from 5:00 - 7:10 and will run from the DAC back to those buildings after the ceremony.
Seniors need to arrive by 5:00 and will park in the front parking lot. They are encouraged to carpool or be dropped off.
As a reminder, there will be absolutely no parking allowed on 55th Street. KCKPD will be enforcing this.
Security Screening
This year, we will be utilizing OpenGate security metal detector screeners for all guests entering the DAC. These are the same devices that visitors to the high school and middle school have walked through this school year.
When attendees arrive to the DAC, they will walk through these screeners. Any large metal objects being brought into the stadium will need to be passed to a security officer before an individual walks through the screeners. If a screener detects any metal objects still on the individual, they will be asked to step aside and a security officer will check them with a wand detector and manually look through their bag.
Please note that large metal objects include iPads, cameras, stadium chairs, umbrellas, and bells/horns/sound devices (note that these are not allowed in the stadium and will be confiscated).
Photography and Drone Footage
Please note that attendees are not allowed on the field to take pictures during the ceremony. All attendees must stay in the stands for the duration of the ceremony. The district will be getting drone footage during the ceremony - outside drones are not allowed.
Project Grad
Project Grad will run from 10:00 pm - 3:00 am on May 18th. Students must check in by 11:30 p.m., or they will not be allowed inside. This event is for THS graduates only—no guests!
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DIPLOMAS
Physical diplomas will be handed out immediately following the ceremony, and digital versions of the diplomas will be available through Parchment.com. Seniors will use the account they created in seminar to access their diploma and official transcripts. They should also receive an email when it has been released and is ready to view! If seniors have not done so already, they MUST register and change the email on their account to a personal one before they lose access through their school email. All seniors have been emailed a registration link that they should follow to get their account set up.
Go to Turner High School's Parchment Webpage to log in and view the credentials.
graduation FAQ
- Q: Do small children need a ticket?
- A: Anyone three and over needs a ticket. Those under three should be on the lap of another guest.
- Q: How many tickets does each student get?
- A: Each student will have 8 tickets total for the outdoor graduation. Additional tickets may have been earned for seniors through fundraising. TICKETS CANNOT BE SOLD.
- Q: What if weather does not allow for outdoor ceremony?
- A: We have identified a backup date of May 20 if there are weather issues for the original graduation date, May 18.
- Q: How do I order a cap/gown?
- A: Each graduate should have submitted their height and weight via the survey provided in Schoology. The caps and gowns have already been ordered and every graduate will have one. If you have questions about your cap or gown, please contact Kim Biasella at biasellaa@turnerusd202.org. The cost of the cap/gown is included in senior dues which are charged on the students account
- Q: Can graduates decorate their cap or gown?
- A: Caps cannot be decorated -- there is special consideration for Indigenous (Native American) graduates. Student can wear cords or regalia for groups within THS. They may also apply to wear culturally significant items that are pre-approved by administration.
- Q: What about parking?
- A: There will be limited parking at Turner High School. Shuttles from nearby elementary schools will be available.
- Q: What is the graduate dress code?
- A: Business casual with an undecorated cap and gown along with pre-approved regalia. For heels, the spike can be no smaller than the size of a quarter due to the turf on the field.
- Q: What is the guest dress code?
- As a reminder, this is a special occasion - please dress accordingly.
- Q: Can I bring balloons and gifts for my graduate?
- A: Yes, but please be considerate of those sitting around you so that no one's view is blocked.
- Q: Where do I meet my graduate after the ceremony?
- A: Families can meet their graduate at the concourse or on the parking area. Guests will not be allowed onto the field. As a reminder, guests are expected to remain in their seats during the ceremony.
- Q: Will the ceremony be livestreamed?
- Yes, a livestream will be available. You will be able to access it from the Turner High School Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TurnerHighSchool
support project grad!
The Class of 2026 Project Grad is made possible by fundraisers and donations. To support Project Grad, consider donating directly through the link below.