Class of 2026: Commencement

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Class of 2026 Graduation Timeline

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

• Baccalaureate Service

• Time: 5:00 p.m.

• Location: Kennett High School Auditorium

Important: Seniors who wish to attend should wear their graduation gowns (no caps, please).

• Prior to Graduation

Senior Clearance Requirements

Before receiving their diploma packets, seniors must:

• Return all textbooks.
• Return all library books.
• Return their school-issued laptop and charger.
• Pay any outstanding fees or obligations.

Note: Diploma packets will be withheld until all obligations have been cleared.

Cap and Gown Distribution

Caps and gowns will be distributed to students during the school day. Additional details will be shared with seniors as the date approaches.

Graduation Day

Graduation Ceremony

• Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
• Time: 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Kennett High School Front Lawn

Guest Seating Information

• Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Seat saving is not permitted before 5:00 p.m.
• Any items placed to reserve seats prior to 5:00 p.m. will be removed.

Parking Information

Parking will be available at the Borough Building (former Genesis HealthCare property) located across from the high school. Parking areas will open beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Important Reminders for Seniors

✔ Attend the Baccalaureate Service in your graduation gown (optional event).
✔ Complete all school obligations before graduation.
✔ Return all school-issued materials.
✔ Arrive on time for graduation activities and ceremonies.
✔ Follow all instructions provided by school staff to ensure a smooth and memorable graduation experience.

We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 and this important milestone with our students, families, and community. 🎓

List of Colleges and Universities Accepting Kennett High School Graduates

Congratulations to those who were accepted to these colleges and universities!

• American University
• Arizona State University- Tempe
• Auburn University
• Automotive Training Center-Exton
• Ball State University
• Boston University
• Cedarville University
• Clemson University
• Colgate University
• College of Charleston
• Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield
• Delaware County Community College
• Delaware State University
• Delaware Technical & Comm Coll-Stanton-Wilmington
• Delaware Valley University
• DeSales University
• Dickinson College
• Drexel University
• Duquesne University
• East Tennessee State University
• Elizabeth City State University
• Elizabethtown College
• Elon University
• Flagler College
• Fordham University
• Franklin & Marshall College
• Georgetown University
• Grove City College
• Harcum College
• Immaculata University
• Indiana University Bloomington
• Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• Juniata College
• Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
• Lafayette College
• Le Moyne College
• Lebanon Valley College
• Liberty University
• Lincoln University, Pennsylvania
• Loyola University Maryland
• Lynn University
• Marymount University
• Michigan State University
• Millersville University of Pennsylvania
• Minot State University
• Northeastern University
• Old Dominion University
• Penn State Abington
• Penn State Brandywine
• Penn State University Park
• Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
• Pennsylvania College of Technology
• Robert Morris University
• Rutgers University - New Brunswick
• Saint Joseph's University
• Stevens Institute of Technology
• Stockton University
• Syracuse University
• Tarrant County College District
• Temple University
• Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
• The Catholic University of America
• The George Washington University
• The Ohio State University at Columbus
• The University of Arizona
• The University of Tampa
• The University of Texas at San Antonio
• Thomas Jefferson University
• United States Merchant Marine Academy
• University of Central Oklahoma
• University of Delaware
• University of Georgia
• University of Hartford
• University of Massachusetts Amherst
• University of Pittsburgh
• University of Richmond
• University of Vermont
• University of York
• Virginia Tech
• West Chester University of Pennsylvania
• Wheaton College
• Widener University
• William & Mary
• Wilmington University
• York College of Pennsylvania