Area Schools Prepare for 2026 Graduation Ceremonies

Several East Texas schools are preparing to celebrate the Class of 2026 with graduation ceremonies later this month.

Arp Independent School District will hold graduation ceremonies Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

Bullard Independent School District plans to hold graduation Friday, May 22, at 8 p.m. at Panther Stadium.

Frankston Independent School District has not yet released details regarding its graduation ceremony, including the date, time or location.

Troup Independent School District will hold graduation ceremonies Friday, May 22, at Callaway Stadium. The ceremony time has not yet been officially announced.

Whitehouse Independent School District is scheduled to hold graduation Friday, May 22, at 8:30 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium.

The Brook Hill School will hold graduation ceremonies Saturday, May 16, at Brook Hill School. The ceremony time has not been announced.

The ETX Bell will also publish its second annual graduation section, which will include graduate names, group photos and graduation event coverage from area schools. Parents and grandparents will once again have the opportunity to place special individual graduation photos and messages honoring their graduates.

Additional information about graduate recognition submissions can be found in the B-section of this edition. Businesses also have the opportunity to be featured in the special graduation section, which is scheduled to be published early next month.

Graduation dates, times and locations are subject to change. Readers are encouraged to check official school websites and social media pages for the latest updates and additional ceremony information.