CLASS OF 2027 INFORMATION
Class of 2027 Updates & Information
Congratulations, Seniors!
Your senior year is here, Class of 2027! We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished during your time at Catholic High, and we look forward to celebrating all the milestones still ahead as you make the most of your final year as Crusaders.
This page will be your Class of 2027 hub for important announcements, deadlines, senior events, graduation information, and other updates throughout the year. Be sure to check back regularly, as dates and details will be added and updated as information becomes available.
Important dates for the 2026–2027 school year are listed below. For a complete look at everything happening at Catholic High, visit the CHS School Calendar.
IMPORTANT GRADUATION DATES
MAY 7
SENIOR PARENT MASS
10:00 A.M.
MAY 21
BACCALAUREATE MASS
6:30 P.M.
MAY 20
SENIOR AWARDS NIGHT
6:30 P.M.
MAY 22
GRADUATION
3:00 P.M.
Important Events & Dates
Senior Portraits
Senior Portraits will be taken during the week of July 20 – 24 in Room 507. Check your emails for your time and date. Parents are encouraged to join their student for the portrait sitting in order to help ensure that a great picture is taken. The sitting fee is $40 and is payable with cash, Venmo, or check (made out to Frank Hardy).
Please feel free to contact Frank Hardy with any questions you might have. Mr. Hardy’s cell number is 850-449-1279 and his email is FrankPHardy@gmail.com.
Schedule of Portrait Sitting Times
What you should wear:
Guys-Dress shirt and tie, sports coat, no earrings, appropriate length hair, and be clean shaven.
Girls-Mr. Hardy will provide you with a top for your photo
***Since the pictures are head & shoulder shots only, everyone should feel free to wear shorts.
Senior Portrait Make-Ups
Mr. Hardy will be taking make-up portraits on Monday, Sept. 28 and Tuesday, Sept. 29 after school in the STEM Lab.
Senior Parent College Night
Mrs. Mary Kyte, the Junior/Senior Advisor, will lead a Senior Parent College Night on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 5:15 p.m. in the Media Center. If you are unable to attend, it will be added to the Guidance page on our website.
Senior Parent Financial Aid Night
All Senior parents and Senior students are invited to attend Senior Parent Financial Aid Night on Wednesday, September 23, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the school Media Center. This informative session will walk families through the college financial aid process, including tips for completing the FAFSA and other applications. Also, a Q & A session will follow, giving parents the opportunity to get answers to their specific questions about funding their student’s college education.
If you are unable to attend, it will be added to the Guidance page on our website.
Sports Senior Nights
Volleyball – Tuesday, Sept. 29 prior to the 6:30 p.m. Varsity match.
Swimming – Thursday, Oct. 15 prior to or during the meet which begins at 5:00 p.m. at Washington Aquatic Center.
Cross Country – Thursday, Oct. 22 prior to or during the meet which begins at 4:00 p.m. at the Escambia County Equestrian Center.
Football, Cheerleading, and Band – TBD
Girls Basketball – Friday, Jan. 15 prior to the 6:30 Varsity game.
Boys Soccer – Tuesday, Jan. 19 prior to or during halftime of the 7:15 p.m. Varsity match.
Girls Soccer – Friday, Jan. 22
Boys Basketball – Tuesday, Jan. 26
Baseball – Tuesday, Apr. 6 prior to the 7:00 p.m. Varsity game.
Softball – Tuesday, Apr. 13 prior to the 6:00 p.m. game.
Senior Retreat
The Senior Retreat/Days of Recollection will take place from Monday, Jan. 11 to Tuesday, Jan. 12. Students are to report to Catholic High School by 7:45 a.m. prepared for an overnight trip. Please bring your favorite pillow and blanket, along with any personal care items you may need for your overnight stay.
Catholic High School will provide transportation to and from each campsite. Seniors are welcome to bring their cell phones, but they will be collected and stored for safekeeping during the retreats. The busses will return to CHS at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12.
In the event of an emergency, parents should contact the school office and we will be happy to provide the necessary assistance.
Prom
Date: April 10, 2027
Time: 7:30-10:30 PM (mandatory hours: 8:00 – 10:00 PM)
Location: Student Life Center
Tickets: $30
Sales: Tickets will be on sale 4/5-7 via email/QR code sent to all seniors
Senior Parent Mass
We warmly invite all Senior parents to join us for our Senior Parent Mass on Friday, May 7, at 10:00 a.m. in the CHS Gym. This special celebration is a meaningful opportunity to come together in faith as we honor and pray for the Class of 2027 during this important milestone in their journey and thank/honor their parents for the tremendous role they have played in their child’s growth and achievement.
Following the Mass, Seniors will be dismissed for the day so that our CHS families may enjoy time together. We encourage families to take this opportunity to share lunch and spend the day celebrating your Senior and all they have accomplished.
We look forward to celebrating this special occasion with you!
Laptop Returns
The Technology Department will collect laptops from all seniors on Thursday, May 13. The laptops will be returned to the seniors on Wednesday, May 19 after Graduation practice in the Gym and Cap & Gown Distribution.
Senior AP Exam Schedule
| AP Exams 2027 | |||
| Date | Day | Morning | Afternoon |
| May 3 | Monday | None | None |
| May 4 | Tuesday | Government | None |
| May 5 | Wednesday | Lit & Comp | Physics |
| May 6 | Thursday | World History | Chemistry |
| May 7 | Friday | US History | Economics |
| May 10 | Monday | Calculus AB | None |
| May 11 | Tuesday | Precalculus | None |
| May 12 | Wednesday | Lang & Comp | None |
| May 13 | Thursday | None | None |
| May 14 | Friday | Comp Sci Princ | Psychology |
Graduation Week Schedule
- Monday, May 17, 2027 @ 7:45 AM Senior Practice in CHS Gymnasium (Mandatory) followed by Senior breakfast at 9:00 AM in SLC/Cafeteria (Yearbooks will be distributed)
- Tuesday, May 18, 2027 @ 9:00 AM Senior Baccalaureate Mass Practice at St. Paul’s Catholic Church (Mandatory)
- Wednesday, May 19, 2027 @ 7:45 AM Senior Practice in CHS Gymnasium (Mandatory) followed by Senior Laptop return & Cap and Gown Distribution
- Thursday, May 20, 2027 @ 9:00 AM Senior Graduation Practice at Olive Baptist Church (Mandatory) AND @ 6:30 PM Senior Academic Awards Ceremony in CHS Gymnasium
- Friday, May 21, 2027 @ 6:30 PM Senior Baccalaureate Mass at St. Paul Catholic Church (3131 Hyde Park Rd) Seniors are to be there by 5:45 PM and report to St. Paul’s Student Hall ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SENIORS! Graduates are to wear their CAP & GOWN for this Mass. *****Photographer Frank Hardy will be available for graduate photos in caps & gowns from 4:00-5:30 PM in the St. Paul Gymnasium. (Cost for photos was NOT included in the Graduation Fee)
- Saturday, May 22, 2027 @ 3:00 PM Graduation at Olive Baptist Church (Davis Hwy & Olive Rd.) Graduates are to report to their designated area by 2:00 PM
Senior Awards
Senior Awards Night will be held on Thursday, May 20, in the CHS Gym. This special evening is an opportunity to celebrate the Class of 2027 and recognize the achievements, honors, and accomplishments of our seniors as they prepare to take their next steps beyond Catholic High.
Baccalaureate Mass
The Class of 2027 Baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church (3131 Hyde Park Road). This special Mass brings our senior class together in faith and gratitude as we celebrate their time at Catholic High and pray for God’s blessings as they begin the next chapter of their lives.
Attendance is required for all seniors. Graduates should arrive by 5:45 p.m. and report to St. Paul’s Student Hall. Seniors should wear their caps and gowns for the Mass.
Photographer Frank Hardy will be available for individual graduate photos in caps and gowns from 4:00–5:30 p.m. in the St. Paul Gymnasium. Please note that the cost of these photographs is not included in the Graduation Fee.
Graduation 2027
The moment we’ve all been waiting for! The Pensacola Catholic High School Class of 2027 Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 22, at 3:00 p.m. at Olive Baptist Church (Davis Highway & Olive Road).
Family and friends are invited to join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2027 and proudly send our newest Crusader graduates into the next chapter of their lives.
Graduates should report to their designated area by 2:00 p.m.
College & Financial Aid Resources
TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS/RECORDS RELEASE FORM
All Seniors must submit a Transcript/Records Release Form for each trade or vocational school, college, university, academy, or scholarship program to which they apply. This form authorizes the student’s counselor to release the student’s official transcript or other requested school records to the designated institution or scholarship organization.
Trade and vocational schools, colleges, universities, service academies, and scholarship programs establish their own financial-aid deadlines. Students are responsible for researching and meeting the deadlines for each institution or program.
BRIGHT FUTURES & FINANCIAL AID
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA), used for Bright Futures consideration, are separate applications. Seniors are strongly encouraged to complete both applications, regardless of their anticipated eligibility or award status.
Bright Futures and other state grants/scholarships (Florida Financial Aid Application): www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): studentaid.gov
Prom 2027
Plans are still coming together for our Junior/Senior Prom, which will take place on Saturday, Apr. 10. Check this space for updated information, such at times, location, and the Prom theme.
College Visits & Career Opportunities
School Counseling is honored to host college and university representatives for College Visits on a regular basis. See our Calendar for upcoming visits.
Access more resources in School Counseling.