Senior Class Information

Congratulations, Class of 2026! You were the first to walk these halls, the first to take a chance on a new journey, and the first to show us what’s possible. You have helped build, embody, and protect a brand that our school is so proud of. Thank you for your courage, your spirit, and your belief in this vision. Now, let’s do this. One. More. Time.

May 22, 2026 | Gas South Arena

ARRIVAL Time: 6:30 AM

Ceremony Time: 8:30 AM

If you are late to graduation you may not walk. Plan for traffic and aim to arrive early.
Strict Rules/Policies for Graduation:
- Only ONE key/fob allowed
- NO PHONES permitted
- Provide your own transportation
- You must attend graduation practice to participate in graduation.

Dress Code:

GIRLS

Dark shoes (black or navy ONLY)
Dress must be hidden by the gown. Your dress cannot hang below your gown.

BOYS

Dark dress pants (black or navy ONLY)
Dark shoes (black or navy ONLY)
White button down shirt

REGALIA

Only approved cords and stoles allowed.

Graduation Practice

Thursday, May 21st at 9:00AM | Main Gym

Check-In Location: Commons

Arrival Time: 8:00AM

All FINES must be paid by graduation practice in order to receive graduation tickets.
Extra tickets will be delivered at the end of graduation practice.
- Each student will receive 10 graduation tickets.
You MUST be in attendance at Graduation Practice in order to walk at graduation.

Honor's Night

Honor's Night will be held on Tuesday, May 12th at 6:00PM in the Main Gym.

Academic Honors Night will be by invitation only. Invitations will be sent the week of April 13th.

Seniors who have a GPA of 90 or above (this is NOT rounded)
Any senior receiving an honor stole, cord, medal, as well as class awards, community service recognition and scholarship announcements.

Marching Order

Marching Order will become available to students at the beginning of second semester.

Marching order is a new program that will be used by all Gwinnett County Public Schools for Graduation. This program will be utilized to read student names at the Graduation Ceremony.

Please note that Marching Order is required for all students to complete in order to graduate. Failure to complete may result in a student not being able to participate in the ceremony.

Step 1: Launch the Marching Order platform from the student portal. The link will appear under the “Additional Resources” section of the portal.
Step 2: You will be automatically logged into the platform, you should see the button labeled “Record Your Name.” Click Record Your Name to launch the form.
Step 3: Be sure that your first, middle and last name appear and are typed correctly on the screen.Then, Type the phonetic spelling of your full name in the box and select "continue."
Step 4: Listen to how your name is pronounced. If it is correct, you may select "confirm" and exit the platform. If your name is not correct, you may adjust the phonetic spelling of your name on the previous screen.

If you need assistance, please visit Mrs. Maddox in T-331 or send an email at lexi.maddox@gcpsk12.org

Memory Boards

Memory Boards will be distributed during all lunches on March 26 & March 27

What do you do with memory boards?

Decorate them! Be sure to add your favorite pictures highlighting your high school memories and younger years.

All photos must be school appropriate and follow dress code expectations.
Only memory boards provided by Seckinger High School will be accepted.
Please place four command hooks on the back of your board to be hung on the wall.

Memory Boards are due April 13 - 17.

Memory Boards will be returned at the conclusion of graduation practice.

Portrait Information

All seniors must schedule their senior yearbook photos through CADY Studios by visiting their website. Click here to schedule your senior photos now.

Packages are available at multiple price points.
Photos must be taken by October 17, 2025 to be included in the 2025-2026 yearbook, receive a student ID, and be included in the senior photo slideshow used at graduation.
CADY Studios is the only approved photographer for formal portraits at Seckinger High School. Only photos taken by CADY Studios by October 17, 2025 will be included in the yearbook and senior slideshow.

With questions, please contact Yearbook Advisor and CADY Photography Contact, Laura Plate: laura.plate@gcpsk12.org.

Scholastic Images On Campus Dates

Senior dues can be paid online at www.scholasticimages.com or in person with a Scholastic Images representative. Please review the dates that Scholastic Images will be on campus under the corresponding tab.

Senior dues pay for your student's high school diploma, diploma cover, graduation program, the costs for graduation, memory boards, and other senior events and activities (which will occur throughout the 2025-2026 school year).

Dates to keep in mind regarding Senior Dues:

Dues will increase by $25 on February 1, 2026.
Orders must be placed by February 28, 2026 to receive the custom SKG senior t-shirt.

Pay Senior Dues online here (Click on “Cap and Gown Packages” to pay your senior dues)

Senior Letters

Senior letters must be received no later than April 3rd, 2026.

Who can write letters to my senior?

Parents/Guardian, siblings, grandparents, extended family, friends, coaches, teachers, mentors, or anyone who has supported your senior achieving this milestone.

How do I get my letters to Seckinger High School?

Place it in an envelope with the student’s legal first and last name.
- Please note that students may not receive letters if nicknames are used.
- There must be no other contents envelopes.
You may drop your letter off at Seckinger in the Main Office (front of the building), Attendance Office (back of the building), OR mail your letters to:

Student’s legal first and last name

Attn: Senior Sponsor

3655 Sardis Church Road

Buford, GA 30519

Please note: Senior letters may NOT be emailed.

Senior Week will be held April 20 - 24th.

Senior Week Themes:
- Monday: Decision Day
- Tuesday: Kindergarten Day
- Wednesday: SKG Spirit
- Thursday: Senior Citizen Day
- Friday: Senior Class T-Shirt
Friday: Senior Breakfast, Senior Letter Distribution, and Senior Carnival.
- Please note that the Senior Breakfast and Senior Carnival are only for seniors who have paid their dues.

Senior Walk

Senior Yard Signs

Upcoming Dates:

4/30 Senior Class Meeting

5/1 Senior Walk

5/8 - Decision Day & Yearbook Reveal

5/12 - Senior Awards Night | Invitation Only

5/11 - 5/15 - Senior Final Exams

5/19 - Cub to Jaguar Walk | Senior Sunset

5/21 Graduation Practice | 9:00AM

5/22 - Graduation | 8:30AM

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