The Senior Panther
April 2026 Piedmont High School
Spring Break starts Friday April 3rd and ends on April 12th. All students will return on Monday, April 13th!
Making Final Decisions About College
Seniors, you should be hearing back from your colleges/universities about admissions/acceptances from your applications! You will also be receiving information from the Financial Aid departments of your colleges/universities showing you the cost of attendance. This information includes the entire cost of attendance for the year, any Federal or State aid if you qualified for it, any scholarships that your college/university is giving you, and a student loan offer. If anything is left over, that is your out of pocket expense. If you are struggling with understanding all of this information, click here for more information! Still very confused?? Come and see your counselor!
Come and Join the Celebration!!
What: Senior Signing Day
When: Thursday, May 21st at 10:00am
Where: Piedmont HS Cafeteria
Who: Seniors and Their Family
Let us celebrate you regardless of what you are choosing to do after graduation! Whether it be college, military, or the workforce, we want to recognize you and all the hard work that you have accomplished in high school! Please wear your college tee shirt/hoodies, military colors/camo, and your workforce swag to the signing!
Click the picture to the right to register, or scan the QR codes on the flyers around campus!
We can't wait to celebrate with you!!
If you cannot make it on April 15th, you may see Mrs. Forbis in room K 20 on April 16th or after.
Early Graduates must check in at the office before picking up their cap and gown!
Mark Your Calendars For Friday, June 5th, 2026
- All seniors will report to their homeroom at 8:00am on Friday June 5th, and practice will begin promptly at 8:30am.
- All seniors absent from this practice will be placed at the end of the line for the graduation ceremony.
- Graduation dress is not required for practice, although you should come dressed for a regular school day.
- Graduation tickets will be distributed after practice.
- All school-issued items such as Chromebooks, hotspots, calculators, library books, textbooks, etc. must be returned AND all fees paid to collect the graduation tickets and participate in the graduation ceremony.
We Want to Congratulate and Recognize You!!
Seniors-we want to know all of the scholarships you've received.....even if you don't plan to attend the college that offered one or plan to use it for some other reason! All scholarship offers are something to be proud of and we want to recognize you....and brag a little on what our seniors earn compared to the other high schools! So dig through those letters and emails from the fall and check for any offers and report them in the link below. We will recognize our scholarship recipients on the announcements! Parents, please help us with this! We don't want to miss anyone who got a scholarship offer! Come by Counseling with any questions!
Click HERE to report your scholarships!
Save the Date!
Piedmont High School Prom 2026
Theme: Once Upon a Dream
Date: April 25, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Union County Agricultural Center Ballroom
3230-D Presson Rd, Monroe, NC 28112
Prom Eligibility
Piedmont’s Prom is for Juniors and Seniors only.
Each Junior or Senior may invite one guest, who may be:
- One Piedmont underclassman, or
- One non-Piedmont guest
All guests must be under the age of 21 on the date of prom.
Photo ID Requirement
ALL ATTENDEES MUST PRESENT A PHOTO ID along with their prom ticket.
If a student does not have a photo ID, they must see Ms. Glover prior to the date of prom.
Permission Forms (Required for All Attendees)
Per UCPS policy, all students must complete a permission form in order to attend prom (including early graduates).
Parent signatures are required on all permission forms, regardless of student age.
Permission forms are NOT available online.
All forms must be picked up in person to ensure proper color coding.
Where to Get Forms:
Students should stop by the cafeteria in the morning to see Ms. Glover at the Prom Table.
- Juniors, seniors, and underclassmen attending with a Piedmont student will receive a yellow form.
- Non-Piedmont guests must complete a pink form, which is obtained from their Piedmont date.
Where to Turn In Forms:
Completed forms must be returned to Ms. Glover in the cafeteria between 8:00–8:25 AM.
All guest forms must be turned in with the Piedmont student’s form.
Once forms are approved, students will be given access to purchase tickets through GoFan.
- All Piedmont juniors and seniors must purchase their own ticket using their student ID.
- If bringing a guest, the Piedmont student will purchase the guest’s ticket at the same time.
- Students cannot purchase tickets without an approved permission form.
- Please allow 24 hours after form submission for GoFan access.
- https://gofan.co/event/6007921?schoolId=NC1876
Students will scan a QR code to access the GoFan link.
QR codes will be available:
- At the Prom Table in the cafeteria, and
- Posted on Ms. Glover’s door in Room E4.
Important: Any outstanding school fees must be cleared with Ms. Wilson before access to ticket purchasing can be granted.
Ticket Pricing
Tickets are $50 from now through March 23, 2026.
Beginning March 24, 2026, tickets will increase to $70.
All ticket purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Prom Policies
- This is a formal event. Students are expected to follow formal dress guidelines.
- No outside food or beverages are allowed.
- Once students enter the venue, there is no re-admittance if they leave.
- All UCPS Code of Conduct rules apply.
- Students are responsible for their own belongings.
- A photo booth will be provided.
Don't Panic!
If you have missed your application deadlines, come and see your counselor for other options and ideas about how to move forward with college and career! Community Colleges are on rolling admissions, and you can start when the next term begins! Come and see your counselor for more information, and assistance with applying.
Come and See Your Counselor!
We will listen and offer help and assistance in whatever your post graduation plans may be! We can help you organize your thoughts, and point you in the right direction where you can find information about what you are interested in. We are here for you - come and see us!!
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