Belleville East Graduation

Belleville East High School Graduation

Class of 2026

May 16, 2026 at 10:00 am

Charles Woodford Field, Belleville, IL

Flowers and gifts for the graduate for graduation day.

Students will receive six tickets for graduation, allowing them to invite family and guests to celebrate this important milestone. Tickets will be distributed at the graduation rehearsal. This helps ensure the ceremony remains organized while allowing every graduate to share the moment with those who have supported them along the way.
Accessible parking and seating will be available for guests with disabilities. To ensure that as many families as possible can utilize these accommodations, each guest requiring accessible seating may be accompanied by one non-disabled guest. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in making the ceremony accessible to all attendees.
If you need to sign up for accessible parking and seating, please get in touch with Dr. Rashida McKinley at rmckinley@bths201.org or 618-222-3750.

All students are required to attend the following schedule:

Plan B- if Commencement is inside:

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. for Seniors Last Name A-G (10 a.m. Ceremony)
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. for Seniors Last Name H-O (12 p.m. Ceremony)
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. for Seniors Last Name P-Z ( 2 p.m. Ceremony)

April 16th and 17th: Jostens Orders Pickup : Pick up your announcements, caps, and gowns from the cafeteria during lunch hours.
April 17th: Senior Survey Deadline: The Senior Survey will be emailed to each senior, and they MUST complete it. The survey helps us create the Senior Honors Book and provides the school with the necessary information about our graduates’ plans and future.
April 21st: Senior Class Meeting: Important class meeting in the PAC during 2nd hour. Senior class photo will take place immediately after.
April 29th: Honors Ceremony: The Belleville East Honor Ceremony recognizes students who have earned scholarships, departmental awards, Excalibur, the Baldwin Award, and Summa, Magna, and Cum Laude honors, among others.
May 1st: Decision Day: Students will wear their college gear and declare their intent by placing a pin on their class map in the Cafeteria. There are photo opportunities and cupcakes/cookies to mark the celebration. #Beastdecides
May 2nd: Junior Senior Prom: 8pm at Belleville East, Must have ticket to attend.
May 4-12: Senior Textbook Return: Students must turn books in on their own and confirm that all fees are paid.
May 8th: Lancerfest: Seniors must purchase a t-shirt to attend.
May 11th: Senior Barbeque: Seniors will be invited to the football stadium for a free lunch and games.
May 12th: Senior Last Day!