Senior Class of 2026 Information

Senior Class of 2026 Dues ($175.00) - deadline is January 23, 2026

What are senior dues?

--Every senior is responsible for paying $175 senior dues. Delcastle senior dues include:

*Yearbook

*Senior Class T-Shirt

*Senior Drawstring Bag

*Senior Sendoff Celebration at Graduation Rehearsal

*Graduation Yard Sign

*Graduation gown, hood, cap (2 caps: 1 to decorate, 1 that must remain clean), and tassel

When do I receive my senior items?

--Your Graduation Kit (gown, hood, caps, and tassel) arrive by late April. They will be distributed once they are delivered to the school during your lunch.

--The remaining items will be distributed at your Senior Sendoff following your Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 beginning at 8:45 a.m.

Failure to pay your Senior Dues will prevent you from buying tickets for Winter Ice Ball, Prom, or attending Graduation.

Senior Portraits - Details Here

Class of 2026 Senior Pictures: MANDATORY TO COMPLETE (even if you don't plan to purchase prints)

From Legacy Studios: We just wanted to let you know that we have a few senior studio dates scheduled at the Hilton in Newark. Any seniors who are not able to be photographed during your in-school sessions are welcome to schedule an appointment!

Link:

https://seniors.legacystudios.com/studio-day-delaware/

DATES:

November 10

December 6

LOCATION:

Hilton Wilmington/Christiana
100 Continental Dr
Newark, DE 19713

Below is the contact information for our customer care service in case you require any assistance.

Call: 716-512-6336

Email: [email protected] Chat: https://seniors.legacystudios.com

Mandatory Senior Graduation Meeting Dates:

Thursday, November 6, 8:15 a.m., Auditorium (Senior Fundraiser Launch, Graduation Info, Class Panoramic Photo)
Tuesday, April 28, 8:15 a.m., Auditorium

Senior Recognition - Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

- In the Delcastle gymnasium.

- Seniors eat "A" Lunch @ 11:17 a.m., then go to career area at 12:00 p.m.

- Career Areas will line up at 12:30 p.m.

- Ceremony begins at 1:00 p.m.

- Formal attire is required.

- 2 guest tickets per senior will be distributed at your Mandatory Senior Meeting in April 2025. Unfortunately, there are NO exceptions.

- Wear your graduation gown and your decorated cap.

Senior Prom - Friday, May 1, 2026, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

- Location: Executive Banquet and Conference Center in Newark, DE

- Tickets will go on sale in late March 2026.

- This event is for Delcastle Seniors and one guest. Similar to Homecoming, guest forms must be completed in advance of the Prom.

- Dress Code: Formal. Tuxedo, shirt/tie, dress pants, dress, dress shoes. No jeans, dirty sneakers, flip-flops, or slides are permitted.

- Prom King and Queen nominations and voting will take place in late April/early May 2026.

Class of 2026 Graduation Rehearsal + Senior Sendoff - Tuesday, May 19, 2026

We begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. You will need time to check-in, so please arrive by 8:45 a.m.
Wear your decorated cap and a shirt that represents what you'll be doing in the fall (college, military, work)
After Rehearsal, you will walk the halls for the last time as a Delcastle Technical High School student in the Senior Send-off Parade.
Rehearsal will be followed by your Senior Sendoff in the Delcastle Stadium. You will receive your (8) graduation tickets, drawstring bag, yearbook, senior t-shirt, and graduation yard sign.

Class of 2026 Graduation - Wednesday, May 27, 2026, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Graduation 2026

- Location: University of Delaware Bob Carpenter Center.

- Students report to the University of Delaware at 12:30 p.m.

- Dress Code: shirt/tie, dress slacks, dress, dress shoes. No slides, flip-flops, or sneakers will be permitted.

- Wear your Graduation Gown, Cap, Stole, and Tassel. Your cap must not have any decoration on it!

- Acceptable medallions and sashes: SkillsUSA, HOSA, BPA, Honor Society, Student Council, Athletic medallions, Military sash.

- 8 tickets per student will be distributed. If you would like to purchase additional tickets, information will be shared in May 2026 via Schoology.

Nailah Jervey Delcastle Social Studies Instructor, Class of 2026 Advisor, Dance Team Advisor

Email Nailah Jervey 3029958100
Naomi Moore Delcastle Social Studies Instructor; Co-Advisor, Class of 2026

Email Naomi Moore 3029958100