Class of 2026
Class of 2026 Information
FAFSA Financial Aid Night is scheduled for Thursday, October 16th at 6pm in the HCHS Media Center.
This will be a work session to aid students and parents in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) along with the Florida Financial Aid Application (Bright Futures Scholarships). Students and Parents will have the opportunity to receive support from HCHS Guidance staff and North Florida College (NFC) Financial Aid Office.
Class of 2026 Senior Orientation was held on Tuesday, July 29th at 10:00am and 6:00pm in the HCHS Auditorium.
Click the link to watch the Senior Orientation Recording
Click the link to access the Senior Orientation PowerPoint Presentation
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FAFSA Financial Aid Night is scheduled for Thursday, October 16th at 6pm in the HCHS Media Center.
This will be a work session to aid students and parents in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) along with the Florida Financial Aid Application (Bright Futures Scholarships). Students and Parents will have the opportunity to receive support from HCHS Guidance staff and North Florida College (NFC) Financial Aid Office.
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Class of 2026 Senior Orientation was held on Tuesday, July 29th at 10:00am and 6:00pm in the HCHS Auditorium.
Click the link to watch the Senior Orientation Recording
Click the link to access the Senior Orientation PowerPoint Presentation
Graduation Information
Class of 2024-2026 Diploma Requirements
Class of 2024-2026 Diploma Requirements – SPANISH
Class of 2024-2026 Course Progression Recommendations
Class of 2024-2026 Course Progression Recommendations – SPANISH
UPDATE: Senior Photos Makeup Day for YEARBOOK pose ONLY is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12th. There is no sitting fee.
CADY Photography provided Senior Portraits at HCHS on Wednesday, August 20th from 9:30am-6:00pm.
Seniors wanting to take additional Senior Portrait poses should sign up on the CADY website to book their session at one of the CADY Studios.
HCHS graduation is scheduled for Friday, May 22nd. Students MUST order a cap and gown from Herff Jones in order to participate in HCHS graduation ceremony. All students are required to wear a cap and gown purchased exclusively through Herff Jones. Students may not wear borrowed regalia or regalia purchased from alternative vendors.
Herff Jones Representatives will be at HCHS on Thursday, November 13th at 9:15am in the HCHS Auditorium to present Cap & Gown Packages.
Cap and Gown Orders will take place on Thursday, November 20th from 8:30am-3:00pm in the HCHS Auditorium Lobby. Students should report to the Auditorium to place their orders based on the first letter of their last name. Students who leave prior to their designated period may report during the last period they are scheduled on campus. Parents coming on campus should report to the Front Office to check in at the front desk prior to reporting to the Auditorium Lobby.
First letter of last name:
1st period starting at 8:30am: A – B
2nd period: C – D
3rd period: E – H
4th period: I – L
5th period: M – P
6th period: R – S
7th period: T – Z
Deadline to purchase Cap and Gown to participate in HCHS graduation ceremony is Friday, January 31st.
Visit Herff Jones
Herff Jones Representatives will be at HCHS on Thursday, November 13th at 9:15am in the HCHS Auditorium to present Class Ring Options.
Class Ring Orders will take place on Thursday, November 20th from 8:30am-3:00pm in the HCHS Auditorium Lobby. Students should report to the Auditorium to place their orders based on the first letter of their last name. Students who leave prior to their designated period may report during the last period they are scheduled on campus. Parents coming on campus should report to the Front Office to check in at the front desk prior to reporting to the Auditorium Lobby.
First letter of last name:
1st period starting at 8:30am: A – B
2nd period: C – D
3rd period: E – H
4th period: I – L
5th period: M – P
6th period: R – S
7th period: T – Z
Class rings may be purchased by visiting Herff Jones
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UPDATE: Senior Photos Makeup Day for YEARBOOK pose ONLY is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12th. There is no sitting fee.
CADY Photography provided Senior Portraits at HCHS on Wednesday, August 20th from 9:30am-6:00pm.
Seniors wanting to take additional Senior Portrait poses should sign up on the CADY website to book their session at one of the CADY Studios.
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HCHS graduation is scheduled for Friday, May 22nd. Students MUST order a cap and gown from Herff Jones in order to participate in HCHS graduation ceremony. All students are required to wear a cap and gown purchased exclusively through Herff Jones. Students may not wear borrowed regalia or regalia purchased from alternative vendors.
Herff Jones Representatives will be at HCHS on Thursday, November 13th at 9:15am in the HCHS Auditorium to present Cap & Gown Packages.
Cap and Gown Orders will take place on Thursday, November 20th from 8:30am-3:00pm in the HCHS Auditorium Lobby. Students should report to the Auditorium to place their orders based on the first letter of their last name. Students who leave prior to their designated period may report during the last period they are scheduled on campus. Parents coming on campus should report to the Front Office to check in at the front desk prior to reporting to the Auditorium Lobby.
First letter of last name:
1st period starting at 8:30am: A – B
2nd period: C – D
3rd period: E – H
4th period: I – L
5th period: M – P
6th period: R – S
7th period: T – Z
Deadline to purchase Cap and Gown to participate in HCHS graduation ceremony is Friday, January 31st.
Visit Herff Jones
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Herff Jones Representatives will be at HCHS on Thursday, November 13th at 9:15am in the HCHS Auditorium to present Class Ring Options.
Class Ring Orders will take place on Thursday, November 20th from 8:30am-3:00pm in the HCHS Auditorium Lobby. Students should report to the Auditorium to place their orders based on the first letter of their last name. Students who leave prior to their designated period may report during the last period they are scheduled on campus. Parents coming on campus should report to the Front Office to check in at the front desk prior to reporting to the Auditorium Lobby.
First letter of last name:
1st period starting at 8:30am: A – B
2nd period: C – D
3rd period: E – H
4th period: I – L
5th period: M – P
6th period: R – S
7th period: T – Z
Class rings may be purchased by visiting Herff Jones
Online Fee Payment
Senior Resources
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Watch this video on the BigFuture Scholarship opportunity (previously called CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarship).
Learn more and get started at BigFuture Scholarships
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The Common Application is an undergraduate college admission application that applicants may use to apply to any of more than 900 member colleges and universities in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Canada, China, Japan, and many European countries. Visit the Common Applciation website at Common App.
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The Common Black College Application is an undergraduate college admission application that applicants may use to apply to any of the 65 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). The cost of the application is $20. Click the link to visit the Common Black College Application Website
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The Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS) allows students to self-report courses and grades to participating colleges and universities.
Accuracy is important, so please refer to an unofficial transcript or grade report (e.g., your online report card) while completing your STARS Record.
To create an account visit Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS)
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The Talented Twenty Program is part of the Governor’s Equity in Education Plan. The purpose is to guarantee admission to one of the 12 state universities for students who succeed in their respective public high schools and to encourage students to strive for better grades and pursue rigorous academic courses. Please click on the link for additional information: Talented Twenty Program.