Details for 2026 Seniors
IMPORTANT DATES FOR SENIORS
For the most recent and up-to-date list, please check the main Cactus Shadows High School website by clicking here.
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VIP Graduation Seats & Reserved Parking
When: Coming in March 2027
Prime Reserved Seating at Falcon Field
Reserved Parking at FAC Lot
Graduation Slideshow
May 12th Deadline
One of our pre-ceremony events is a slideshow displayed as guests arrive for graduation. Parents are asked to submit a photograph (usually a recent photo) of their graduate, emailed directly to cshspics@ccusd93.net. Please save the file using the student’s last and first names (e.g., Smith, John).
Senior Final Exams
When: May 19th -20th
Remind your Seniors that they are participating in some “high-stakes” internal and external assessments in May. They should check with each teacher for final deadlines for special projects or assignments before finals week.
Senior Awards
When: TBD
Where: TBD
Who: Seniors who have earned scholarships or other recognition will be invited by their counselor.
MANDATORY Senior Meeting
When: TBD
Seniors MUST attend Mandatory Senior Meetings. The day listed above is not to be considered a vacation day. Seniors are required to dress in a manner that follows the school's dress code. Seniors are asked to leave the main campus immediately following dismissal from the Mandatory Senior Meeting. Additionally, all school-issued textbooks must be returned, and any school debts must be cleared beforehand to participate in the 2026 Graduation Ceremony.
Graduation Photographs
Ordering information from a contracted professional photographer will be given during graduation practice and at the ceremony. You will be able to scan a QR code that will direct you to Grads Photography.
Parents and guests will not be allowed to stand or videotape from the aisleways or near the stage area once the ceremony begins.
2027 Senior Celebration: Last Ride..Falcon Casino Night
Where: Harold's, 6895 E Cave Creek Rd
When: May 25th, 2027
Time: 7:30 pm - 11 pm
Cost: $50 per person - early bird by March 30th. $65 per person April 1st- May 20th. All tickets must be purchased in advance.
For more info, click here.
Graduation Commencement Ceremony
May 26, 2027 @ CSHS Falcon Field | 7:30 pm
Students must arrive by 6:00 pm
Doors open to guests at 6 pm
Students are not permitted to have keys, purses, bags, or phones.
Stadium Seats - Open seating will be on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Individual parties may not hold seats.
VIP Reserved seats will be sold through PTO starting in March.