2026 SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT
Date: May 13^th     Time: 6:00pm
HHS: GOOGLE MAP

WHO ATTENDS AWARDS NIGHT?

• Any seniors/early grads, including their family and friends, are welcome to attend.
• AWARDS NIGHT PROGRAM « to be added in May...

We would love 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!

Whether you attend or not, any Class of 2026 student may include recognitions/accolades in the Awards Night program. Just fill out this form, Deadline May 3^rd : Awards Night Form

Ram Medallion Info and Application Form

CTE Medallion Application

Awards Night Recognition Form

Regalia:

• Item	Reason	Current Advisor/Nominator	Cost to Student
  Blue NHS Cowl	National Honors Society	Katie Watkins	$26 fee
  Navy Blue Cord	Leadership	Any HHS Faculty/Staff	None
  Royal Blue Cord	Psychology Scholar	Ted Sierer	None
  Silver Cord	Student Congress	Julie Davidson	None
  Black & White Cord	CTE Scholar	Emily Grass	None
  Gold Cord	3.5+ Cumulative GPA	Your GPA	None
  Red Cord	AP Scholar	Score 3+ on three or more AP Exams	None
  White & Gold Cord	Yearbook Editor	Julie Davidson	None
  Purple & Gold Cord	Journalism Editor	Brandon Winn	None
  Black & Silver Cord	Student Government	Julie Davidson	None
  Teal Cord	Seal of Biliteracy	Stephanie Mecham / Pass test(s)	None
  Black & White Stole	Honors Diploma	Counseling Center	None
  White Stole	International Baccalaureate	Kyle Bracken	None
  Gold Medallion	Valedictorian	See Valedictorian qualifying information	None
  Ram Medallion	Activities/Participation Award	Heather Parry	None
  CTE Medallion	CTE Pathway Completers	Emily Grass	None
  Purple & Silver Cord	Seal of Civic Readiness	Dessie Olson	None

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.  

If you have an approved Fee Waiver (or would like to fill out an application for one), please see the Treasurer in the Highland High commons. For Fee Waiver students, the Treasurer will order your cap and gown for you! 

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 w/ Jostens
• APRIL 15   Class of 2026 Group Photo (Stadium @ 8:45am)
• APRIL 28   Ram Medallion Applications Due, turn into Counseling Center Ram Medallion Form
• APRIL 28    Awards Night Program Recognitions, Awards Night Form
• APRIL 28   CTE Career Pathway Medallion: CTE FORM
• MAY 20      All School-Owned Property must be turned in (laptops, books, etc)
• MAY 13      Awards Night (Auditorium) @ 6:00pm
• MAY 22      Last Blast Tickets Deadline
• MAY 21      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 in Auditorium, following rehearsal
• MAY 28      Graduation Ceremony @ 6:00pm – grads pick up name cards and line up in tunnel starting at 5:15pm
• MAY 28      Graduates Last Blast Party 9pm @ Boondocks, must have ticket and ride bus to and from Highland  
• 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

There is always gear at the Neighborhood Hive! VISIT 2065 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108

INFORMATION (provided by the University of Utah and Highland High):

ADA

• ADA Drop-Off: Guests with disabilities or mobility issues may be dropped off near the Huntsman Center in the half-circle parking lot located directly south of the Huntsman Center and on the north side of South Campus Drive. This is a drop-off area only. *See Map Below
• ADA parking is available in the surrounding lots designated for graduations. Please check school websites for the parking map.
• ADA seating: ADA or wheelchair seating is available at the top of each section within the bowl of the arena.
  • ADA companion seating is located next to the wheelchair cutout areas.
  • ADA seating is not allowed on the Floor except for students or staff participating in the present graduation ceremony.

BAG POLICY & SECURITY SCREENINGS

• For the safety of staff, graduates and their guests, there will be a clear bag policy for all graduations. Exceptions to this policy are medical or diaper bags. A child must be present for all diaper bags. Medical and diaper bags will be subject to screening. 
• Bag Storage will be available at the Sorenson Building across from Door 3.
• Clear bag policy: Venue Policies – Stadium, Arena and Campus Event Services
• All attendees will be required to be screened by Evlov. Guests can be screened by wand for any medical concerns.
  • Guests who do not agree to participate in a security screening will not be allowed into the facility.

BALLOONS

• Balloons of any kind are not permitted within the arena. This includes both helium and non-helium balloons. Any balloons brought inside the facility must be stored in the designated storage area, which is in the Ticket Office Lobby across from Portal 23. Guest services staff will be available to assist guests with storing their balloons.

ELEVATOR POLICY

• Only graduating students, faculty, and staff with mobility issues who are participating in the current graduation ceremony will be allowed to use the elevators. The elevator is located between Portals 6 and 7. Guest services staff will be available to assist with those needing elevator access.

FLOWERS

• Small/average size floral bouquets are allowed in with guests.
• Flower sales are not allowed on the premises.

GOWN RETURN / DIPLOMA DISTRIBUTION

• Just before students exit Door 4, they will drop off their graduation gown to Jostens, then pick up their diploma certificate from their counselor. If your diploma is on hold, information will be provided at that time for follow up. 

LEIS

• All leis are allowed, we ask that candy leis are given after the ceremony if possible. Wrapped leis cannot be opened while in the arena and may be confiscated if they become a distraction. 

PARKING

• Click here to view the map showing FREE parking areas for graduation – or scroll down for a map
• Do not park in lots/stalls that have been specifically prohibited from graduation parking or marked as reserved. These spots will be identified by signage.

PICTURES / VIDEO

• Please do not block aisles or walkways during ceremonies.
• No flash photography.
• No telephoto lens (lenses longer than 6 inches) allowed inside the arena.
• Video recording, tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are not permitted, and all cameras must follow the venue’s no bag policy.
• Small, handheld, point-and-shoot cameras are allowed, provided they do not have detachable lenses.
• Bag Policy: Clear bag policy. Cameras can be carried in by hand or in a clear bag.
• Discretionary Rules: The venue or school staff reserves the right to request that guests stop taking photos or filming at any time.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Alcohol
• Aluminum cans
• Artificial Noisemakers (including air horns)
• Balloons
• Coolers, ice chests, thermoses
• Confetti and confetti bombs ($250 fine for each incident)
• Drones
• Glitter
• Face Coverings (masks that cover more than just the nose and mouth)
• Fireworks
• Glass Bottles
• Large stadium seats
• Personal heaters
• Pom Poms
• Silly String ($250 fine for each incident)
• Signs
• Umbrellas (ponchos recommended)
• Weapons
• Food & Drink (one sealed disposable or empty reusable water bottle per guest is permitted)

SPEAKERS/PERFORMERS

• A microphone sound check will be completed 30 minutes prior to the start of each graduation ceremony. If this timeframe is missed, there will not be a soundcheck prior to the beginning of the ceremony.
• Any speakers, choirs, madrigals, soloists, or other musical performances who would like a sound check must be present at this time.

STROLLERS

• Stollers are not permitted inside of the Arena Bowl as they block the aisles and ADA areas. Any strollers brought inside the facility must be stored in the designated storage area, which is in the Ticket Office Lobby across from Portal 23

TAILGATING

• No tailgating is permitted in the areas surrounding the Huntsman Center. This includes the lawn surrounding the arena. No pop-up tents, tables or backdrops on the grounds. 

ARENA MAP

• CAPS: Usually there is a seam and point to the front of the cap (what you wear on your head versus the board on top). You may use hairpins or attach the cap to a headband, to keep it from moving. Caps may be decorated if there is a cultural significance. If you have questions about this, please speak with an admin in the main office. 

• TASSELS: These are worn on the right. At the end of the commencement ceremony, tassels are moved to the left during the ‘Tassel Ceremony’ to signify your graduation. 

• GOWNS: These are worn with the zipper in front, zipped all the way up, over your formalwear. Highland’s gowns are unique to our school and it’s colors, black gowns with a white stripe on each sleeve. Gowns are rentals and must be returned immediately following the ceremony before exiting the arena.

• REGALIA: Cowls are worn with the short, logo end, to the front (ex. NHS blue cowl with yellow logo shown in photo). Stoles are worn around the neck, showing the long ends on the front of the gown (ex. white Honors stole shown in the photo). Cords and Medallions (as shown in photo) are also worn to the front, around the neck. Pins may also be worn, attached to a stole or cord. Please do NOT attach anything to the gown, since these are rentals and returned immediately following the ceremony. 

Thursday, May 28, 2026  |  8:45pm – 1:00am

Click here to download the flyer as a pdf

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 – Extended to April 13^th. 

• 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.