All students are required to attend the following schedule:

• Plan A if Commencement is outside:
• Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. for Seniors A-L
• Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. for Seniors M-Z

Plan B- if Commencement is inside: 

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