{"id":16096,"date":"2025-03-24T13:49:11","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T18:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kusd.edu\/bradford\/?page_id=16096"},"modified":"2026-03-31T08:32:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T13:32:35","slug":"graduation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kusd.edu\/bradford\/activities-athletics\/graduation\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduation 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-16718 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kusd.edu\/bradford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/09\/Graduation-picture-228x300.png\" alt=\"Mr. Kotarak and a student shaking hands at graduation 2025. \" width=\"228\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kusd.edu\/bradford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/09\/Graduation-picture-228x300.png 228w, https:\/\/www.kusd.edu\/bradford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/09\/Graduation-picture.png 563w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>GRADUATION IS SATURDAY, JUNE 6th AT 2:00PM<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Graduation is approaching quickly! <\/strong><strong>As we prepare for this exciting milestone, you are asked to carefully review the following graduation items and complete any required forms or tasks. Please be sure to answer and submit any necessary information by the listed deadlines to ensure a smooth and successful graduation process. Thank you for your attention and support as we prepare to celebrate the Class of 2026!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use the link below to confirm the name to be printed on your diploma and in the graduation program. Names will be verified with IC records. <em>Deadline is March 2, 2026.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Link:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/pSRk6L8E8Ew5tYiv9\">2026 Graduate Name Verification<\/a><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Graduating Seniors must have their Cap and Gown ordered from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jostens.com\/\">Jostens.com<\/a> by March 15, 2026 in order to receive it by March 23, 2026. Cap &amp; Gowns will be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kusd.edu\/bradford\/news\/class-of-2026-cap-gown-information\/\">distributed<\/a> on Monday, March 23, 2026 during Quest.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t forget to submit your pictures for the Bradford Yearbook!<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"882\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1VbMq2d2rW3dlHlhB6vvf1edM8c2hroyeeLx-7mTARQg\/viewform?ts=6977869a&amp;edit_requested=true\">Senior Pictures Submission Form<\/a> for:\n<ul data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"882\">\n<li>Senior Picture<\/li>\n<li>Baby Picture<\/li>\n<li>Senior Quote<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"206\"><strong data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"206\">Community Service Hours &amp; Honors Distinction Information &#8211; <\/strong>This <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/12QGmP8u-Xkmgph7IVRZm9n7dY0VPRh1Z\/edit?gid=217813197#gid=217813197\">link<\/a> will also serve as the Honors Distinction verification once counselors provide the list of recipients by Spring Break.\n<ul data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"882\">\n<li data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"206\"><strong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"516\">Graduation Requirement:<\/strong> Students must complete <strong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"552\">10 hours<\/strong> of community service to graduate.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"206\"><strong style=\"color: #555555\" data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"625\">Optional Service Recognition:<\/strong><span style=\"color: #555555\"> Students who complete <\/span><strong style=\"color: #555555\" data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"661\">100 hours<\/strong><span style=\"color: #555555\"> of community service will receive: a<\/span>\u00a0lapel pin to wear at graduation, a service distinction noted on their diploma, and recognition in the graduation program. <strong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"864\">Deadline for 100 Hours:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"880\">May 5, 2026 <\/strong><em>All community service hours should be submitted to counselors for processing.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Celebrate our seniors achievements! &#8211;<\/strong>Senior Convocation will be on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 8:15 A.M.-1030 A.M in Bradford Auditorium.In order to celebrate our seniors achievements, we need assistance in notifying us of your awards! Seniors, please complete this document, <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/EYSKZU7eDQFrQTqU8\">2026 Senior Recognition Form<\/a> prior to <strong><em>May 12<sup>th<\/sup><\/em><\/strong> deadline.<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Senior Final Transcript<\/strong> &#8211; Whether you are going into the workforce, the military, furthering your education, your FINAL transcripts are needed to validate your graduation. Please complete this document: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/ksBxEy9YTNAuJaA17\">2026 Senior Final Transcript<\/a><span style=\"color: #555555\">\u00a0so your transcript can be automatically sent when your final transcripts are ready, typically in mid to late June. You have a choice of electronically sending to your college or mailing an official to your home.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Class of 2026 Post High School Destinations!<\/strong> We want to recognize your achievement of graduating high school and celebrate where you intend to go next!\u00a0 Bradford has a destination board that is located on the north wall of the commons area.\u00a0 By completing this form, we will add your name to the board and connect you to the college\/university, apprenticeship program, or branch of the military you plan to go. <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeKiVZGmejKOOuaUticAKaxD1CJyt0wUP-tnPaxdFFEiU0rMg\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=105960950064801629069\">Class of 2026 Post High School Plans<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>IMPORTANT DATES\/DEADLINES:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>June 5<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 Graduation Practice \u2013 MANDATORY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Friday, June 5, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0 \u2013 10am-12pm. \u2013 Stadium (weather permitting)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px\">Graduates are to report to the Stadium at 9:45am sharp!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px\">Seniors participating in the graduation ceremony are\u00a0<strong><em><u>required<\/u><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0to attend the practice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px\">It is not necessary to wear your cap and gown during the practice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px\"><em>Each graduate will receive\u00a0<strong><u>six<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0tickets for the ceremony\u00a0<strong><u>at the end of the practice session<\/u><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px\"><em>If your family would like to obtain more tickets, your child may either check with friends who may not be using all of theirs.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>June 6<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 Graduation Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Saturday, June 6, 2026 \u2013 2:00 p.m. \u2013 Stadium<\/strong>\u00a0(weather permitting)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px\">Graduates are to report to the Commons by 1:15 p.m. sharp!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px\">Graduates are advised that only school awarded medals\/cords may be worn.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px\">Seating for family and friends in the stadium is not reserved; doors open at 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px\">Special needs seating is available; please call the main office at 262.359.6202 for arranging special needs seating<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; GRADUATION IS SATURDAY, JUNE 6th AT 2:00PM Graduation is approaching quickly! 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