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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

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.