Commencement & Senior Events
Class of 2026 Dates
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BHS Prom - Saturday, April 18
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BWHS Prom - Saturday, April 25
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Community Scholarships - Tuesday, April 21 at 6pm at the BHS AAC
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Academic Signing - Tuesday, April 28 at 6pm at OHMS Auditorium
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Senior Awards - Tuesday, May 5 at BWHS PAC at 6pm and BHS AAC at 7pm
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Last Day for Seniors - Friday, May 8
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Gateway Celebration - Friday, May 8 at BHS South Commons at 6pm
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Senior Exams - May 11- 12
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BWHS Commencement - Friday, May 15 at 6pm at Wolverine Stadium -
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Livestream Link ; Photo Order Form-English; Photo Order Form-Spanish; Parent Letter;
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BHS Commencement - Saturday, May 16 at 8am at Tiger Stadium-
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Livestream Link ; Photo Order Form-English; Photo Order Form-Spanish; Parent Letter;
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Diploma Pick Up - May 29 and June 1 on your campus; Transcript Information
Weather Details: We recommend that you have flexible weekend plans so that you can manage any changes due to weather. The weather forecast will be reviewed in the days prior to the event and the start time may be shifted to any appropriate time slot on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday (plan b). Should the weather appear threatening for the entire weekend, plans for smaller indoor sessions by alpha will be shared (plan c).
Visit Bentonville offers free assistance with large reservations, group lodging, etc. for families planning celebrations.
Accessibility: Accessible seating at both graduations will be on the track. ADA guests may have one person accompany and sit with them on that track. ADA accessible parking will be in the lots west of each stadium entrance. Golf carts will be available from the parking lot to the track for those with limited mobility.
Academic Regalia
Academic regalia for our commencement ceremony including collars, stoles, medals, and honor cords are earned for exemplary achievement in coursework. Approved academic and coursework achievements are published and maintained in this link for all high school campuses. Principals and counselors review this list for updates each fall.
Tentative Future Dates
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May 14 (BHS) & 15 (BWHS), 2027
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May 19 (BWHS) & 20 (BHS), 2028
Archives
Video recordings from prior years can be found on You Tube Channels for Bentonville Schools and/or BHS and BWHS.