Graduation and Senior Info

Jostens Cap and Gown Delivery 

Please get with Mrs. Loop if you still haven't picked your cap and gown up. 

Reminder: Graduation is a milestone you have been striving for all your life. This ceremony is a tribute to your achievements and is eagerly anticipated by your parents and family members. All graduates participating in the ceremony are expected to adhere to all graduation policies and procedures. Additionally, all graduates must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct. If graduates do not comply, they may be instructed to leave and not be allowed to participate in the ceremony.

• Graduate's caps & gowns may not be altered or decorated.
• No cords, stoles, collars, etc... may be worn that are not affiliated with SFHS.
  • Ex: flower necklaces, candy chains, and miscellaneous stoles
    • You can put these on for pictures after graduation.

When: May 22nd, 2026  7:30PM

Where: Joe Raitano Stadium, 16000 Highway 6, Santa Fe, TX, USA

Graduate Parking & Information

• Each graduate will receive 2 parking passes at Senior Check Out on May 20th. 
  • Senior Check Out Scheduled Times by Last Names
    • A-D 8:00AM-9:00AM 
    • E-Lop 9:00AM-10:00AM 
    • Loq-Riu 10:00AM-11AM 
    • Riv-Z 11:00AM-12:00PM
• Graduates are encouraged to be dropped off at graduation to allow their guest to use their 2 passes.
  • Graduates should be dropped off at Door 5 (auditorium metal detector entrance).
• Graduates may also ride the Graduate Shuttle from Santa Fe Junior High.
  • There is only 1 graduate shuttle and it departs at 5:30 PM. This shuttle is for graduates ONLY. If you plan to ride the shuttle, plan your drop off time at the junior high accordingly.

Graduate Arrival

Students should arrive or be dropped off at Door #5 (auditorium metal detector entrance) by 6:15 PM.

• Please do not arrive earlier than 5:45 PM as there will not be staff available to let you into the building until 5:45 PM and you will have to sit outside.
• Students will put their cell phones and other belongings in alphabetized buckets before entering the metal detectors.
  • All students must pass through metal detectors before entering the gym.
  • It is encouraged to leave cell phones and other items with your family.
    • Cell phones are not permitted, no exceptions.
    • Student belongings will be available after graduation by the fieldhouse.
      • Student graduation banners may be picked up after graduation.

Rain Delay/Alternate Graduation Plan

If graduation is rained out on Friday, May 22nd, graduation will be held the following day on Saturday, May 23rd rain or shine.

• Option 1: 10:00 AM at Joe Raitano Stadium
  • If this is rained out...we move to Option 2.
• Option 2: 7:30 PM at Joe Raitano Stadium.
• Option 3: If it continues to rain and we cannot hold an outdoor graduation, graduation will be held on Saturday, May 23rd at 7:30 PM in the high school gym with limited seating. Additional seating will be provided in the auditorium.

Tickets:

Students will receive rain tickets in their Senior Check Out package when they participate in Senior Check Out on May20th.

• Scheduled Times are by Last Names
  • A-D 8:00AM-9:00AM 
  • E-Lop 9:00AM-10:00AM 
  • Loq-Riu 10:00AM-11AM 
  • Riv-Z 11:00AM-12:00PM
• Each student will receive 5 gym tickets
• Each student will receive 2 auditorium tickets

Graduation is a milestone you have been striving for all your life. This ceremony is a tribute to your achievements and is eagerly anticipated by your parents and family members. All graduates participating in the ceremony are expected to adhere to all graduation policies and procedures. Additionally, all graduates must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct. If graduates do not comply, they may be instructed to leave and not be allowed to participate in the ceremony.

ALL STUDENTS:

Must wear the designated cap, gown, and tassel. No alterations to either the cap or gown will be allowed. (For example, no decorations on the caps, no extra tassels, cords, or stoles that are not affiliated with Santa Fe High School or military enlistment, flower necklaces, candy chains, flags, etc.). The tassel must be worn on the left side until the class is certified to graduate.

• Jewelry: Watch and ring(s) are okay
• Earrings: Small and simple
• No purses or electronic devices (cell phones, cameras, musical devices, etc.). Leave them at home or in the trunk of your car. Items that are confiscated at Graduation will be available at the tables near the field house immediately following the ceremony, or at the SFHS main office on Tuesday, May 26th, during normal business hours.
• School rules will be enforced. Graduates who come improperly attired will be turned away and not allowed to participate unless they change into proper attire.

Note: Campus Administration decisions are final.

FEMALE STUDENT DRESS CODE (Not optional)

• Shoes: Make sure all shoes are comfortable to your liking. There is a ramp to move across the stage. No stilettos or pointy heels. This damages the track, and your shoes will sink into the turf field. You can wear thicker heels or wedges. No tennis shoes, flip flops, Crocs, etc…  
• Dress/Skirt: Simple, plain – appropriate for the ceremony. Must not extend below the gown or be seen above the collar area.
• Pants: Must be dark-colored dress slacks. Jeans that look like dress slacks are allowed (no light-colored, faded, or acid-washed jeans).

MALE STUDENT DRESS CODE (Not optional)

• Shirt: White or light-colored, button-down dress shirt Note: All grad gowns have a V-neck, so the color of the shirt and tie is important.
• Pants: Must be dark-colored dress slacks. Jeans that look like dress slacks are allowed (no light-colored, faded, or acid-washed jeans).
• Tie: Regular dress tie or bow tie • Shoes: Dark dress shoes or cowboy boots. No tennis shoes, flip flops, Crocs, etc…

FAMILY & FRIENDS

The Graduation Commencement is a formal ceremony to recognize all students. Family and friends of all graduates look forward to hearing the announcements of their own graduate’s name. Please respect every family’s right to hear their own graduate’s name. Please leave noisemakers at home and turn off cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices at the ceremony.  The ceremony typically lasts 90 minutes.

Graduation Guest Arrival Information

• The parking lot opens at 6 PM until 7 PM for vehicles with displayed parking passes only.
  • Vehicles that attempt to park in the parking lot prior to 6 PM without a displayed pass will be towed.
  • Guests that have a handicap placard AND a parking pass, may park in the designated handicap parking spaces.
• After 7PM, if the parking lot is not full, parking passes are not required.

Graduation Guest Shuttle Information

Location: Santa Fe Junior High: 4132 Warpath, Santa Fe, TX 77510

• Shuttles begin running at 6 PM
• Shuttles run continuously throughout graduation.
  • Handicap transportation will be available on select buses.

Graduation Guest Arrival Map for Parking

Map Key

• Yellow bars = Area closed via gate or cones
• Red arrow = Traffic flow

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Graduation Guest Departure Map for Parking

Map Key

• Orange triangles = Right Turn Only (eastbound traffic block)
• Red arrows = Traffic Flow

To order your May 18th Commemorative pin, click this link. 

*Please note, seniors will be given one of their own at graduation practice.

Senior Yearbook Images

Invitation for Seniors

Registration Packet needs to be completed and emailed to sftxprojectgrad@gmail.com

Registration Packet

Event Details

• Cost: Free
• Who Can Attend: Santa Fe graduating seniors
• Location: Luvip Fun Texas City
• Transportation: Provided from Santa Fe High School

Schedule

• Graduation Date: May 22
• Check‑In Time: 10:30 PM
• Bus Departure: 11:30 PM
• Return Time: 6:30 AM on May 23

Activities Include

• Bowling
• Golf
• Go‑karts
• Axe throwing
• Trampolines
• Arcade games
• Pool tables
• Laser tag
• And more

Prizes

Students have chances to win multiple prizes, including:

• Laptops
• AirPods
• Tablets
• TVs
• Cameras
• Roomba vacuum
• Air purifier
• Ice nugget machine
• Toolkits
• Luggage sets
• And more

Because tassels and honor cords can get misplaced, please leave them at home. You will only need to bring your cap & gown.

The banners are displayed in the high school and hung outside during the graduation ceremony. After graduation, you may take your banner home. 

Before you book, please read the information below:

• Choose what class period works best (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th no 4th period)
  • Photos taken in E-102
• Then, you choose whether you want the banner, yard sign, or combo. Please make the correct selection, or the price will not be accurate.
• Only PayPal or Venmo will be accepted electronically. Cash or Check orders need to stop by E-102 to fill out a form and pay in advance.
• NO ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED DAY OF!!!

STEP 1: CHOOSE WHAT DAY & CLASS PERIOD YOU PREFER

3 Dates to choose from (click on the date to choose & book your session)

• Tuesday, March 24th
• Wednesday, March 25th
• Thursday, March 26th

There will be NO other opportunities to take these photos. 

STEP 2: MAKE YOUR CHOICE AND PAYMENT BELOW

Banners are $65 and measure 24"x48"

To Purchase, follow this link.

Yard signs are $25 and measure 24"x18"

To Purchase, follow this link.

Combo Deal $75 for both

To Purchase, follow this link.

Class of 2026 Banner Website

*This is a fundraiser for the Graphic Design program at Santa Fe High School in collaboration with Amber Madden Photography*