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Senior and Graduation Info

Class of 2023 Commencement will be held on May 26 at 8:00 p.m. at Panther Stadium.

Click here to view the live stream of the ceremony.

(If needed, the backup date is Sat. May 27 at 8 p.m. at Panther Stadium)

Tickets are NOT required for graduation. Graduates will receive 2 field passes to give to their family/friends. These passes can be used to sit on the track during the ceremony.

BHS graduate walking through hallway wearing cap and gown

Guidelines

Ceremony Dress Code Information

Additional Senior Info

Mon. March 6 - Senior meeting and early release (9:00 am in Auditorium)

Wed. March 29 - Senior meeting and early release (9:00 am in Auditorium)

Thurs. March 30 - Cap & Gown distributed during lunches (to those who have ordered)

Tues. April 4 - Graduation meeting #1 Grad packet (Auditorium during PT)

Sat. April 15  - Prom @ Cavender’s Ranch (8:00-11:00 pm)

Tues. April 18 - Senior meeting over Seniors serving Seniors  (Auditorium during PT)

Tues. April 25 - Senior Class of 23 photo for yearbook (Gym during PT)

Fri. April 28 - Senior Slide show pics due 

  • Each senior is limited to 3 total photos  NO COLLAGES

1) Child/baby pic 
2) Pic of your choice (favorite memory, hunting, fishing, sports, dance, etc)
3) Senior year / most current pic
Must be school appropriate or will not be included

Fri. April 28 - Graduation packet due to PT Teacher

Mon. May 1 - Val & Sal bio to Mr. Pawlak for local media

Wed. May 3 - Seniors serving Seniors (arrive by 9:00 am Auditorium)

Tues. May 9 - Graduation meeting #2 (Auditorium during PT)

Mon. May 15 - Val & Sal Speeches completed to Mr. Pawlak; Exam exemption sheets available outside of AP office

May 18 - Senior Breakfast / Awards / Parade of Campuses

  • Graduates must bring their Caps & Gowns
  • 2023 Graduates & Parents Only
  • Attend 1st Period (if late arrival, report to gym by 7:55)
  • After roll call, report to Gym
  • 8:00 am - Eat breakfast 
  • 9:00 am - Senior Awards Ceremony in BHS Auditorium
    • Presentation of the Senior Slideshow
  • Graduates will board buses and travel to the Early Childhood, Primary, Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle School campuses.
    • Seniors will walk the hallways in caps and gowns
  • Top Ten & Twelve Years with BISD Students will take a group photo at the Early Childhood

Fri. May 19 - Seniors Receive Golden Tickets at Lunches; Senior Exam Exemption Sheets Due to Mrs. Thomas; 3:00 p.m. Powder Buff Game (Pep Rally Schedule)

Sun. May 21 - 6:30 p.m. Baccalaureate at First Baptist Church Bullard (not required)

Mon. May 22 - Senior Finals (5-8)

Mon. May 22 - 7:00 p.m. Powder Puff Football; 8:15 p.m. Senior Sunset; 9:15 p.m. Senior Bonfire (First Baptist Church) 

Tues. May 23 - Senior Finals (1-4) Seniors may leave after 4th period

Wed. May 24 - Campus Star Walk, Meet in the Auditorium at 9:00 a.m., Bring Cap, Gown, and Stars

Fri. May 26 - 9:00 a.m. Graduation Practice (report to BHS Auditorium)

Fri. May 26 - GRADUATION!!

    • Arrive and report to BHS Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. (chairs will be labeled)
    • Park in Band Practice Parking Lot
    • Graduation processional begins PROMPTLY at 8:00 p.m.