Class of 2026 Information
January 14th, 2026
Hello senior families. We are 4 months away from graduation! Below is information for the upcoming events. At the bottom, there is a Save the Date section, please mark those in your calendar. More information will be provided in the following weeks. Happy New Year!
$10 Tassle - Collegiate Academy
Collegiate Academy Graduation Tassel
On May 14th, GCISD Collegiate Academy, will require Seniors to wear their black cap and gown that will be received at Senior Check-Out along with their red and gold tassel for the ceremony. All Collegiate Academy Seniors are required to purchase a $10.00 tassel for graduation. Tassels will be handed out along with other items during Senior Check-Out in May.
Please make sure to stop by the front office to sign off and pay in cash with Ms. Silva or Mrs. Gardner for your CA tassel.
This is due by February 27th, 2026.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to sabrina.silva@gcisd.net or daina.gardner@gcisd.net
GCISD Employees with a Collegiate Academy Senior
Senior parents, if you are currently a GCISD employee and the parent or guardian of a graduating senior, please take a moment to complete the form linked below. This will ensure you are included in the special portion of the ceremony honoring GCISD staff parents.
You will be able to hand your student the diploma at Collegiate Academy's graduation ceremony.
Collegiate Academy Graduation Tickets - May 14th, 2026
Collegiate Academy Graduation Tickets
GCISD's Collegiate Academy Graduation, on May 14th, allows for each Senior to bring up to 10 guests.
If you would like to request additional tickets to accommodate your family, please make sure to fill this form out, however this does not guarantee tickets due to capacity. Your request will be viewed by our Administration and an update will be emailed on March 13th.
The deadline to submit this is Sunday, March 1st, 2026.
For any questions please reach out to daina.gardner@gcisd.net or sabrina.silva@gcisd.net
TCC Commencement
We would like to share that TCC Commencement for 2026 will be held on May 15–16, 2026. However, the location and additional details have not yet been posted on the website.
https://www.tccd.edu/academics/graduation/ . We will update you as we receive more information.
Senior Signing Day - April 24th
Senior Signing Day is a time honored tradition where we celebrate our Seniors next steps. During this celebration we will call each Senior up to the stage where they will sign a poster with their college listed, announce their next steps, and accomplishments while attending CA.
We ask that students and families wear attire of the college they plan to attend. We will provide time for you to take pictures after the celebration.
Light refreshments will be provided starting at 8:30am.
April 24th - Senior Signing Day
May 1st - Prom
May 8th - Senior Awards & Senior Check Out
May 7th - Senior Signing Day
May 14th - Collegiate Academy Graduation
May TBD - TCC Graduation