2026 SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT
Date: TBA
Time: 6:30pm

• HHS: GOOGLE MAP

WHO ATTENDS AWARDS NIGHT?
Any seniors/early grads, including their family and friends, are welcome to attend.

• CLICK HERE to view the AWARDS NIGHT PROGRAM

 We would like to ensure that those receiving awards attend! Some awardees are not listed and it will be a surprise on the night of; if you are asked to attend by a teacher/advisor, please do!

• Ram Medallion Info and Form
• CTE Pathways
• Awards Night Recognition Form
• Regalia:
  • BLUE COWL: National Honor Society
  • NAVY BLUE CORD: Leadership 
  • *NEW* ROYAL BLUE CORD: Psychology Scholar
  • SILVER CORD: Student Congress 
  • BLACK & WHITE CORD: CTE Scholar
  • GOLD CORD: 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA 
  • RED CORD: AP Scholar
  • WHITE & GOLD CORD: Yearbook Editor
  • BLACK & SILVER CORD: Student Government 
  • BLACK & GOLD CORD: Team Captain Award
  • TEAL CORD: Seal of Biliteracy
  • BLACK & WHITE STOLE: Honors Diploma
  • WHITE STOLE: International Baccalaureate 
  • GOLD MEDALLION: Valedictorian
  • RAM MEDALLION: Activities/Participation Award
  • CTE MEDALLION: Career & Technical Education Pathways
  • PURPLE & SILVER CORD: Seal of Civic Readiness

ALL GRADUATION GOWNS ARE RENTALS AND MUST BE RETURNED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING GRADUATION AT THE HUNTSMAN CENTER. YOU KEEP THE CAP, TASSEL AND ANY OTHER PRODUCTS ORDERED FROM JOSTENS. GRADUATION GOWNS MUST BE RETURNED.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER JUST THE CAP & GOWN UNIT

Please remember, our school has a custom-made cap and gown for our graduation commencement, and it takes time to make these items for you. We need you to get this ordered and complete. 

Orders for your Highland High School Cap & Gown, Graduation Announcements, Graduation Ring, Letter Jacket and any other graduation related items may be placed online at the links below.  Please make sure you order on time to ensure your gown is made correctly based on your height and weight measurements.  

Orders need to be placed online by NOVEMBER 4TH. If you have any questions, please contact our graduation provider, Jostens at the number below. They need your order placed as soon as possible.

Jostens will ship the graduation items you order directly to your home. The cap and gown will ship to our school and will be handed out this spring, which will be communicated to you via email at a later date.

OPTION 1:  To order graduation packages that include our school's custom graduation announcements, photo cards, senior swag and the official Highland High School Cap and Rental Gown, please visit the link here: Announcements, Cards, Etc.

OPTION 2:  To order your official Highland High School Cap & Gown, and/or order individual graduation items, please click the direct link here: Cap & Gown +Add-ons

OPTION 3:  To order your Highland High School Graduation Class Ring, click the link below. Please remember to enter the awesome ring discount promo code for $50, $75 or $100 off your graduation ring, depending on the ring and metal ordered. Use promotion code GWPMETAL26 for ring orders placed prior to the group discount deadline November 4th. Again, The Promo Code to use at checkout for your graduation ring is: GWPMETAL26 Class Rings

OPTION 4: To order your Highland High School Graduation Letter Jacket, please click the link below: Letterman Jacket

Thank you, if you have questions, please contact Jostens directly at:  utahoffice@jostens.com or call 801-455-7426.

 Congratulations Class of 2026!

DATES TO REMEMBER & IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

Due Date            Description                                                      Location

• OCT-NOV  Cap & Gown Reservations Placed              Jostens
• APRIL 30   Ram Medallion Applications Due               Counseling Center
• APRIL 30    Awards Night Program Recognitions         Online Form
• APRIL 30   CTE Career Pathway Medallion Form       Online Form
• MAY       Senior Class Group Photo (Stadium @ TBA)
• MAY       All School-Owned Property must be turned in (laptops, books, etc)
• MAY       Awards Night (Auditorium) @ 6:30pm
• MAY       Last Blast Tickets
• MAY       Ensure all fines are cleared with Treasurer or online through My School Fees to allow pick up of cap & gown or yearbook.
• MAY 22      Graduation Rehearsal                             Auditorium
• MAY 22      Cap & Gown and Regalia Pick-up          Auditorium, following rehearsal
• MAY        Graduation Ceremony
• MAY        Graduates Last Blast Party 9pm – 1:30am   
• In June, final transcripts can be requested through Parchment

GRADUATION LIVE BROADCAST: slcschools YouTube Channel

PAST GRADUATION RECORDINGS

To order items other than the cap and gown, such as class ring, jackets, hoodies, etc. you can purchase them in a packet with your cap & gown or separately. Click here to visit Jostens website:

JOSTENS

CLASS OF 2026 INFORMATION COMING SOON . . .

TBA

This official name of this award is named after the first recipient:

"The Taylor Munroe Spirit of Highland Award"

This award celebrates a Highland student (senior) who exemplifies or inspires the positive values and behaviors that define 'The Highland Way'. Recipients of this award are characterized by making a difference; going above and beyond in support of Highland's mission. 

The Taylor Munroe Spirit of Award is bestowed annually during our graduation ceremony.

Past Recipients:

• Class of 2013          Taylor Munroe

• Class of 2014          William Bowden

• Class of 2015          Max Brown

• Class of 2016          Mason Alba

• Class of 2017          Lilo Clark

• Class of 2018           Valeti O. Fonua & Zachary J. Schreiter

• Class of 2019           C. Christian Rich

• Class of 2020           Jean’Pierre Valle

• Class of 2021           Abhilasha Khatri

• Class of 2022           Maureen Clark

• Class of 2023           Annie Perkins

• Class of 2024           Lavi Nonu

• Class of 2025           Michael Brown

• Class of 2026          (Will be announced at graduation.)

Valedictorian candidates are reviewed the beginning of 4th term and those that qualify receive a medallion at awards night or graduation. 

Interested in giving the Valedictorian Address at graduation? Only Valedictorian candidates may try out. Email a draft of a 2-minute speech to hhs@slcschools.org with your name and valedictorian status by April 1st. 

• Students must maintain a 4.0 cumulative GPA over the course of four full schedule academic years.
• Only grades earned within their specific academic year are eligible for consideration.
• A rigorous schedule is expected - especially during the senior year. Teacher’s Aide and Home Release greater than 1.0 credit (equal to one year-long class) will disqualify the student from consideration.