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Seniors – Class of 2026

Class Officer Instagram Page:

  • Please follow the BTHS Senior Class Officer Instagram page @btco26 for important updates.

Senior Shout-Outs:

  • The class officers will be posting shout-out slides on their Instagram page.
  • The shout-out slides will also be shown on the videoboard at UNF prior to the start of the graduation ceremony.
  • Seniors should create a Canva slide and email it to [email protected].
  • See any class officer if you have questions. They are happy to help with this project.
  • The deadline to submit your slide and have it included in the slideshow at graduation is April 30, 2026.

Senior Dues:

  • Senior Dues can be paid on SchoolPay.
  • This fee covers items such as class events held throughout the year, graduation, rehearsal, diplomas, covers, programs and much more.
  • Unsure if you’ve already paid dues? On April 28th, we sent a ParentSquare message to the parents of Seniors who were not yet marked as paid. If you didn’t receive an email, your student is marked as paid. You can also log into SchoolPay and check your transaction history for “Class of 2026 Dues”, or search your email account for “SchoolPay E-Receipt”.

Cap & Gown Orders:

    • As of 4/29/2026, if you have yet to order your cap and gown, go to the Herff Jones website today to have your items shipped to your home.
    • Herff Jones Jacksonville

Senior Week:

Senior Social- Cap/Gown Pick-Up:

  • If you missed the Senior Social, see Ms. Gregory or Ms. Hastings in Office 123, in the Main Administration Building.

Phonetic Name Spelling Questionnaire: 

  • Seniors who have a commonly mispronounced name should complete the questionnaire.
  • It will help our name readers pronounce your name correctly when you walk across the stage at graduation.
  • Phonetic Name Pronounciation Questionnaire

Last day to complete an online course (SJVS/FLVS/Edmentum):

  • Seniors must complete all online coursework by May 1, 2026.

Last Day for Seniors:

  • Seniors last day will be Friday, May 8, 2026.

Graduation Rehearsal:

  • Monday, May 11th, seniors should arrive at the UNF Arena at 1:30PM.
  • Seniors must park in Lot 18 for rehearsal.
  • We will start in the UNF ARENA. Go directly there upon arrival.
  • Rehearsal typically lasts about an hour, maybe a little longer.
  • Allow time to walk from the parking lot to the arena.
  • Do not wear your graduation regalia to rehearsal.
  • Attendance at rehearsal is required for those participating in the graduation ceremony.

Elementary School “Clap Outs” – Seniors should wear their cap & gown to this event 

  • Liberty Pines Academy – May 13 at 9 am.  Seniors should wear their cap & gowns.  Click HERE for all information and to RSVP
  • Palm Valley Academy – May 13 at 9 am.  Click HERE for all information and to RSVP
  • Valley Ridge Academy – May 13 at 9:15 am.  Click HERE for all information and to RSVP
  • Timberlin Creek Elementary – May 13 at 12:30 pm.  Click HERE for all information and to RSVP
  • Cunningham Creek Elementary – May 15 at 1 pm.  Click HERE for all information and to RSVP
  • Mill Creek Academy – May 15 at 1:30 pm.  Click HERE for all information and to RSVP
  • Durbin Creek Elementary – May 18 at 1:15 pm.  Click HERE for all information and to RSVP
  • Freedom Crossing Academy – May 18 at 1 pm.  Click HERE for all information and to RSVP
  • Hickory Creek Elementary – May 19 at 8:30 am.  Click HERE for all information and to RSVP
  • Julington Creek Elementary – May 22 at 1:30 pm.  Click HERE for all information and to RSVP
  • Patriot Oaks Academy – May 22 at 1:30 pm
  • Wards Creek Elementary – May 27 at 1:00 pm.  Click HERE for all information

Baccalaureate:

  • Thursday, May 14th, Switzerland Community Church at 6:30PM.
  • Those who wish to participate in this ceremony should wear their graduation gown. No cap, cords, or stoles.
  • Traditionally female particpants wear a white dress under their gown, however this is not mandatory.
  • Mrs. Renee Kroll will deliver the Educator’s Address.
  • This is a Senior Class Officer organized event. Please direct any questions to an officer.

Senior Debt Day:

  • Monday, May 18th, BTHS Auditorium from 9:30AM- 2:30PM.
  • Seniors should arrive on campus after the morning traffic, and park anywhere in the auditorium parking lot. They will enter and leave through the auditorium doors.
  • Seniors who are academically cleared for graduation and have no BTHS debts or property (books, uniforms, parking tickets, senior dues, etc.) will receive their graduation packets including 8 tickets to graduation.
  • Packets will include graduation medallions, academic cords and more!
  • This will be seniors only opportunity to pick-up graduation tickets.
  • Packets are only provided to the graduates. Plan to be available this day.

Graduation Ceremony: 

  • The Bartram Trail High Class of 2026 will graduate on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00PM at the University of North Florida Arena.
  • To comply with the seating capacity at the UNF Arena, each graduate will receive eight (8) guest tickets to graduation. *Additional tickets are not available.
  • UNF Information for Families and Guests of High School Graduates.
  • Shout-out to BTHS Senior, Katherine Summerfield who designed the CO26 graduation ticket!
  • FAQ Answers:
    • Each graduate will receive 8 guest tickets to graduation at Senior Debt Day. *Graduates do not require a ticket for themselves.
    • All guests age 3 and over require a ticket. Guests age 2 and under (without a car seat) do not require a ticket but must be in a lap if not ticketed. Infants with a car seat require a ticket.
    • Disability seating is handled by UNF t-shirt personnel. Guests requiring disability seating may have one additional person sit with them. Disability parking is in lot 34 (until full, and then in the Arena Parking Garage).
    • Graduates and guests park in Lot 18.
    • Clear Bag Policy. Those with bags that are not approved will not be permitted entry.
    • Airhorns, fat heads, poster boards, etc. are not permitted.
    • Flowers and concessions are available for purchase in the lobby. Outside food is not permitted.
    • Seating is first come, first served. Holding seats is prohibited and will be monitored by UNF personnel.
    • Arena doors will open 90 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony (at 4:30PM).
    • All guests are subject to mag-security screening prior to entry.
    • Expect lots of traffic delays, especially with our ceremony starting at 6:00PM. Allow plenty of extra time!
    • BTHS graduation ceremonies historically last approximately two hours.

Graduation Live Stream:

  • The University of North Florida will live stream the Bartram Trail High School graduation ceremony on May 20th.
  • We typically receive the link for the live stream one day prior to the ceremony.
  • The link will be posted here once provided by UNF.

Information for Graduates:

  • Plan to arrive at the University of North Florida FIELD HOUSE (this is next to the arena and where the graduates are staged before the ceremony) by 5:00PM on May 20th.
  • Under their academic gowns, graduates should wear dress pants or khakis, dark socks, shoes and a dress shirt; or a dress or skirt with blouse, and flats or wedges.
  • Graduates should avoid wearing jeans, shorts, sandals, or sneakers. High heels are not recommended for safety reasons.
  • Academic gowns should be zipped up.
  • Remember to wear the BTHS graduate medallion, this is provided in the Senior Debt Day envelope.
  • Caps should be worn flat on the head. Tassels are worn on the right, and shifted to the left after all graduates have received their diplomas during the turning of the tassels.
  • Graduates may decorate their caps, however the design must be 2-D (it cannot stand up on the top of the cap), and it must be PG rated. Any graduate with a cap decoration that does not comply with these rules will have to switch to a plain cap before the ceremony. If you are unsure if your design is okay, ask a senior sponsor before you decorate.
  • *Fun fact, the graduate medallion has a clip & can be used as a keychain after May 20th.

Graduation Cords & Stoles:

Transcripts:

  • Request your transcript online! Applying to college can be tough, but ordering your transcript doesn’t have to be.
  • Students can request transcripts via Parchment. We use this service to deliver records to colleges as well as for our students to view their record.
  • It is recommended that Seniors use their (not their parent’s) personal email address for Parchment. Do not use your SJCSD issued email address.
  • It’s easy to send transcripts.
    1. Sign in or sign up to manage your account.
    2. Select your destination. Anywhere: colleges, scholarship funds, etc.
    3. Pay for your requested records & you’re done. We’ll do the rest for you!

Senior Class Sponsors:

Senior Class Colors: Blue, Black, & Silver

Class Quote: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela
Class Song: Vienna by Billy Joel
Class Flower: Blue Hydrangea

Senior Class Officers:

Title Name
President Charlie Rautenstrauch
Vice President Tessa Oeur
Secretary Delaney McLean
Treasurer Lewis Aballe
Historian Colby Dean

 

CLASS OF 2027 PARKING INFORMATION: