Class of 2026 Important Dates/Information
Wendell Krinn Technical High School
Graduation Information
Hello Class of 2026 Seniors and Parents/Guardians!!
The final months of your high school career are in full swing! You have made it this far and only a little bit more to go! You got this, so finish strong!! Below is the information on all your end-of-year events. These dates have been out since last July, so I hope you have made sure you can be in attendance.
Please read to the end as it includes all the important events and information you need so you don’t miss anything!
You don’t miss out on these culminating events, so please be present and ready!
End of Year Events/Information
Senior Universal Studios Trip – April 25th
- Limited tickets available. Purchase on Rycor and see Mrs. Trevithick for details.
Online Class Completion
- Students who are taking online classes must have assignments and DBAs completed no later than Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:59PM and exams completed no later than Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:59PM if they intend to participate in the June 10th graduation ceremony.
Prom – May 1st
- 6:30pm – 9:30pm
- Kapok Special Events Center – tickets avail April 6th – May 1st
Senior Check-Out
- Senior Check Out sheets will be distributed in May in the first class you are in on the KTech campus. (For those not on campus, we will email/deliver your sheet to you).
- Each teacher on the KTECH and MTC campus must sign that you do not have any outstanding textbooks/items.
- The center of the form will be signed off by Admin. You are responsible for turning in any Media books, $, Fees for lost/stolen books, etc.
- In order to be cleared to receive your cap and gown your Check out Sheet must be all signed off on and cleared.
Cords/Stoles:
- Cords/Stoles that need to be purchased will be available for purchase starting in April after we return from Spring Break.
- All seniors will receive a letter stating what cord/stole they will be eligible to receive and whether they must pay for it (all seniors receive a cord or stole for the program they are in depending on if they are a program completer or not). Program completers must have a C or higher in all program courses and passed industry certifications in their respective program.
- Students will receive any awarded or purchased cords/stoles they have earned at the Senior Awards Ceremony on May 20th.
- Students who do not purchase these items by May 15th will receive them after May 20th.
- NO homemade/self-purchased Cords/Stoles will be permitted to be worn during the graduation ceremony.
District Finals: May 18th – 22nd
- Make sure to take note of the times for the periods and which exams will take place on these days as there will be a modified bell schedule each day.
- District Finals are worth up to 10% of your semester 2 grade.
Last Club Day of the Year: May 15th
- Enjoy your last Club Day as a senior!
Senior Awards Ceremony: May 20th @9am – GYM
- Join us (WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS) for the Class of 2026 Senior Awards Ceremony
- ALL Seniors will receive an award at this event.
- Please make it special and ensure you are present!
Senior Breakfast & Scholarship Awards Ceremony: May 22nd @9:30am – MTC Dining Hall
- Join us for a time to celebrate together with your peers for this momentous occasion.
- Dress: Business Casual
- You will be permitted to come over to the MTC Dining Hall after 1st period ends.
- This is a STUDENT ONLY event.
NO School: May 25th
- Happy Memorial Day – NO SCHOOL
Graduation Practices: May 26th AND May 28th – GYM
- Both practices are MANDATORY
- 8:10am – 10:52am
- Please arrive ON TIME so we can get finished on time.
- Any student who does not attend rehearsal may not be allowed to participate in the ceremony.
Senior Send-Off Picnic – May 27th – Outside Baseball field
- 9:00am – 11:30am
- lunch will be served at 11:00am
- All seniors need to exit the picnic area at 11:30am to allow juniors time for their picnic.
- Water Inflatables, games, music, sports, etc.
- Bring a towel, dry/change of clothes, sunscreen, water bottle, lawn chair to take a break when needed, etc.
Check-Out – May 28th – After Grad Practice
- All seniors must turn in their Senior Check-Out Sheet and be cleared of all requirements to be cleared to Check-Out.
- The items below need to be completed to complete the check-out process.
- Teacher Sign Off
- Fees Paid, books/items returned or paid for
- Media Books Returned
- No balance due in cafeteria
- Senior End of Year Survey
Locker Clean-Out: May 28th
- Take a moment to clean out your locker if you have one. Throw away trash. Leave new/good condition school supply items on table in cafeteria by RM 106 to donate.
Graduation Information
- Tickets
- Tickets are given out at the 2nd Graduation practice on May 28th for all those cleared to Check Out.
- Each student will receive 6 tickets to give out for graduation.
- Every person (school age and older) needs a ticket to enter.
- If you need additional tickets, there will be a sign-up at Graduation Practice on May 26th. We have not had to turn away any reasonable requests for additional tickets.
- Cap and Gowns
- Cap and Gowns have been ordered and are paid for inside of your senior fees.
- Cap and Gowns are given out at the 2nd Graduation practice on May 28th for all those cleared to Check Out.
- You may decorate your cap. ALL Caps will be screened on the night of graduation. If you are worried your idea may be questionable, get pre-approval from your administrator. Caps deemed not appropriate will be changed out without question.
- No decorating your gown. Do NOT use an IRON on your cap and gown.
- Shout Outs
- Family and friends will be able to provide a brief message of congratulations, encouragement, or pride that will be broadcasted on the jumbo screens for all to see just before the commencement begins. It’s a wonderful way to show your support for your graduating senior and to share your sentiments with the entire audience.
- Cost, details, and due dates will be sent out in April.
Graduation Night – June 10, 2025 – GYM
- Arrival:
- Graduates ONLY must arrive at the cafeteria at 5:00pm
- Doors open for guests in the gym at 5:15pm
- The ceremony starts at 6:00pm
- If special seating accommodations are needed for a guest, please contact Mrs. Clohessy at tclohess@pasco.k12.fl.us. In your email, include the graduate’s name, the name of the guest requiring accommodations, and a brief description of the specific seating needs. Special seating will be provided for the individual requiring accommodations and one accompanying guest.
- Dress:
- Girls: dress shoes, dress pants & dresses/skirts.
- Boys: Shirt with Tie, Dress pants and dress shoes.
- Shoes that are new or with heals should be brought to day 2 of Grad Practice on the 28th so you can practice walking up and down the stairs on the stage
- NO tennis shoes, crocks, flip flops, or jeans.
- NO homemade/self-purchased Cords/Stoles may be permitted to wear during the graduation ceremony.
- Graduation Gowns: We have ordered all caps and gowns for students. Please do not order a second cap and gown from Herff Jones. Please carry your cap and gown into the cafeteria. Ensure you have you tassel and do not lose it. We will not have extra gowns/tassels on hand. Make sure that you bring yours to the ceremony. Gowns are to look like they did when received from the company. Nothing extra may be added to them. Students may only wear school-issued regalia during the ceremony.
- Graduation Cap: The mortarboard (graduation cap) is to be worn flat with the tassel over the right eye. Once the seniors are declared graduates, the tassel is moved to the left side in unison with the class. We will not have extra caps or tassels on hand for lost caps. Make sure that you bring yours to the ceremony
- Personal Items: Leave purses, cameras, and personal items with a parent or friend in the audience; they may not be taken in during the processional.
- Photos:
- Cady photography will be here to take a formal picture with diploma cover and as graduates walk across the stage shaking Dr. Dunning’s hand.
- Pictures will be available for purchase after the ceremony.
- After Ceremony: We recommend having a pre-arranged meeting place set with your graduate and family following the ceremony in front of the gym. Graduates will first have to pick up their diplomas following the ceremony in the cafeteria, then will be able to meet at a spot immediately following this process.
- Behavior
- Graduation is a momentous occasion not only for the seniors, but also for their parents, families, and friends. For that reason, the ceremony is to be held with dignity and courtesy to others. All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate for the occasion, which includes walking across the stage. All participants must comply with the Pasco County Student Code of Conduct. Inappropriate behavior will result in both students and parents/guardians having to meet with the school administration prior to receiving a diploma.
- Improper noises and distractions will not be permitted. This includes, but is not limited to, noisemakers such as bullhorns, air horns, whistles, cowbells, and firecrackers, etc. Do NOT bring in beach balls, silly string, or any item that would be deemed inappropriate. We ask that you request family and friends to remain seated throughout the ceremony, except when it is appropriate to stand (during the Pledge of Allegiance, for example), as a courtesy to other graduates and their families and friends. No one, other than graduates and designated guests, is permitted in the seating area for graduates.
- Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not receive his/her diploma and/or will be turned over to appropriate law enforcement officials. As this is a School District of Pasco County event, alcohol will not be permitted on the WKTHS campus.
Students will be informed by their school counselor if their graduation status changes. If a student is no longer eligible to graduate per the standards set by the State of Florida and the School District of Pasco County, then he/she will not be able to participate in the graduation ceremony. We thank you in advance for your cooperation in making our graduation ceremony a memorable event for our graduates and their guests.
We hope you are just as excited for these events as we are and hope you have a wonderful last few weeks of your high school career! If you have any questions, please reach out to me at dbiscard@pasco.k12.fl.us.
Thank you!
Mrs. Painter, AP
