CLASS OF 2027
Welcome to your senior year class of 2027. Below are some tentative upcoming dates for your last year at TCHS. We will update any TBD dates as graduation gets closer, so please visit the TCHS school website https://www-tchs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/seniors-only/ If you have any questions about senior events, please contact senior sponsor via the emails at the end of the document.
Senior Event Item | Information | Cost | Deadline or Important Date to Mark on your Calendar |
Senior Portrait | Senior Portrait must be taken with Leonard’s | $25.00 | Deadline: October 25, 2026 |
Senior Sunrise and Signing of the Bull | Seniors are invited to the TCHS stadium at 6:30am- 7:40am for a senior breakfast to kick off the senior school year. At 7:40am seniors will have the opportunity to add their name to the TCHS bull in front of the auditorium | Included in Senior Dues | August 14, 2026 |
Senior T-Shirt | Seniors will vote on design at Senior Sunrise
| Included in Senior Dues |
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Senior Dues | This fee covers your graduation expenses (such as venue rental, venue security, parking, flowers, diplomas, streamers, GPA honor cords, and printing of tickets and programs) as well as Seniors-only activities.
Senior dues must be paid to be eligible to purchase tickets for prom, reserve a spot for GradBash, attend graduation, and receive a printed diploma.
Link goes live July 22nd https://schoolpay.com/pay/for/202627-Senior-Dues/ScWVuxQ
If you want to attend GradBash, you will need to pay your senior dues ASAP to secure a spot. | $90.00 | Deadline: December 1, 2026 |
Senior Meeting – Mandatory | Senior Meeting during Toro Time – Presentation by Herff Jones | No Cost | September 9, 2026 |
Senior Parent Night | Senior Parents meet in the auditorium – Presentation by Herff Jones
| No Cost | September 16, 2026 |
Homecoming | Tickets will be available for purchase HUDL | TBA | October 17, 2026 |
Cap, Tassel and Gown Purchase | Cap, Tassel, and Gown are purchased through Herff Jones (Cost increase in January)
| $55.00 – Cap & Gown – Estimated | Order By: December 2026
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Graduation Announcements | Graduation announcements purchased through Herff Jones | $30.00 Estimated | Order By: December 2026 |
Senior Activities | Senior activities will take place in the senior courtyard once every 9 weeks. | Included in Dues | TBA |
Senior Panoramic Photo | Coordinated by your 2026-2027 yearbook staff. The photo is tentatively scheduled for January 2027. Copies of the photo can be ordered through Leonards.com | $25.00 estimated | January 2027 |
Grad Bash Meeting | Grad Bash Senior Meeting – Toro Time
Bus assignment & Universal Rules | No Cost | March 24, 2027 |
Grad Bash at Universal | Tickets go on sale TBD
| $250.00 | April 15, 2027 |
Senior Stroll | Event for Seniors & Families
Enjoy light refreshments while spending time with your classmates and celebrating this exciting milestone. There will be photo opportunities available so you can capture memories from this special event. Seniors will be able to pick up their cap and gown, along with any graduation cords and stoles they have earned. | No Cost | April 20, 2027 |
Graduation Senior Meeting – Mandatory | Toro Time Mandatory Graduation Senior Meeting | N/A | April 21, 2027 |
Prom | Prom is at Deerwood Castle in Jacksonville. | TBA | May 1, 2027 |
Senior Dress Up Week | Seniors are invited to dress up on the week of TBA. To celebrate the end of their senior year. Details for the days can be found in the Senior Schoology Group | No Cost | TBA |
Senior Exams | Senior Exams will be the week of TBA | N/A | TBA |
Last Day for Seniors | Last day for Seniors is TBA | Included in Dues | TBA |
Senior Sunset | Senior Sunset will be held in the evening. | Included in Dues | TBA |
Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal | Rehearsal takes place at UNF. Students MUST attend this rehearsal to participate in graduation. | Included in Dues | TBA |
Clearance Day and Graduation Ticket Distribution | Seniors will come onto campus for clearance day in the auditorium to collect their graduation envelope. | N/A | TBA |
Graduation Ceremony | The Tocoi Creek Graduation Ceremony
Please read the Graduation information below for details on tickets, GPA honor cords, cap decorating, rehearsal, and dress code. | Included in Dues | May 22, 2027 at 9:00am |
Senior Sponsor Contact Information:
Graduation Information
Graduation is a special ceremony celebrating our seniors’ accomplishments. For the safety, security, and enjoyment of all in attendance, there are specific rules and procedures. Failure to follow these rules and procedures will prohibit you from participating in graduation. Please read this section carefully and make sure you understand your part in making graduation a special event for all involved.
Cap Decorating
Only 2-D decoration representing a university, college, or military branch is allowed. No quotes or pictures. Caps that violate decorating guidelines will be taken at graduation inspection.
Graduation Dress Code
Graduates need to be appropriately dressed, respecting the formality and tradition of commencement. We require professional business attire. Boys should wear nice pants and dress shoes. Girls should wear a dress or pant suit, and appropriate footwear. Jeans, shorts, flip flops, or sneakers are NOT allowed. Graduation gowns are custom keepers.
Graduation Tickets and GPA Honor Cords
Each student will be given at least 5 tickets (this is an estimate). Children aged two (2) years of age and under are not required to have a ticket but should also be held in the lap of an attendee. If you do not use all tickets, we ask that you GIVE your extras to students who would like additional tickets. Selling tickets is not permitted. You must have a ticket to get into the ceremony. Seating is first come, first serve. Disability seating is available. If you or a guest is physically impaired, please contact a Senior Sponsor for additional information.
Graduation Honor Cords are only allowed for approved GPA recognition, honor societies, and academies. Clubs may NOT wear cords.
Graduation Rehearsal
The MANDATORY GRADUATION REHEARSAL is at UNF. You must attend this rehearsal to participate in graduation.
Graduation Seniors & Families
Information from UNF regarding parking and policies for graduation
Communication
We’ve created several ways to help you stay up to date with important Senior Information:
Bullpen
The Bullpen, published weekly, is all the news your need to know about TCHS.
TCHS website Seniors Only page
Go to https://www-tchs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/seniors-only/ and select “Student Life” and then click on “Seniors Only.” This page will provide dates, information, and links to help you navigate your Senior year.
Seniors-Only Schoology group
The Schoology group is for students only.
Join this group with the following access code: J54V-9S4B-6XPFZ