Class of 2026
Graduation Specialist
Class of 2026 Counselor
Funding Pathways: FAFSA, Bright Futures, and Scholarships
Planning for college includes understanding the financial resources available to help you reach your goals. Our Financial Aid and Scholarships page provides information on completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), applying for Bright Futures, and exploring a variety of local and national scholarship opportunities. We encourage all students to apply early and review available options regularly to make the most of their funding opportunities.
Graduation Information
- Graduation Rehearsal - May 28, 2026
- Rehearsal is mandatory for all seniors planning to participate in official commencement activities with Pine Ridge High School
- Seniors should expect traffic delays when traveling to rehearsal
- Only the graduating senior will be permitted into rehearsal - all friends, family, and guest must wait outside of the ocean center
- Seniors must arrive by 9:30 AM for check in
- Do not wear your cap & gown for rehearsal
- Graduation Tickets
- Expected to go on sale May 1, 2026 but is subject to change and will be sold through the student portal only
- Expected prices are $5 per ticket for each individual that requires their own seat - the graduating senior does NOT need to purchase their own ticket
- Expected prices are $10 for a parking pass if purchased in advanced or $15 the day of
- There is no limit to the number of tickets and/or parking passes sold; however, they are non-refundable
- Graduation Day - May 30, 2026
- Seniors must arrive to the exhibit hall by 11:15 am for check in
- Guests, friends, and family members must report to the commencement hall - only graduating seniors are allowed in the exhibit hall
- Graduation Day Dress Code:
- Dress Code Option 1:
•ALL Black Dress Pants•ALL Black Dress Shoes•A White or Black Long Sleeve Collared Dress Shirt•Minimal School Appropriate Jewlery•Black/Charcoal Gray Tie or Bowtie•Cap & Gown - DO NOT decorate cap or gown
- Dress Code Option 2:
•Formal Dress - If dress is visible outside of fully zipped gown, it must be black. If not visible, the dress can be any color•ALL Black Dress Shoes•Minimal School Appropriate Jewlery•Cap & Gown - DO NOT decorate cap or gown
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Dress Code Option 3:
- Dress Code Option 1:
•Formal Skirt - If skirt is visible outside of fully zipped gown, it must be black. If not visible, the skirt can be any color
•ALL Black Dress Shoes
•Minimal School Appropriate Jewlery
•Cap & Gown - DO NOT decorate cap or gown
Class of 2026: Dates to Remember
*All dates are subject to change*
October 1, 2025 - FAFSA Applications Opened
October 10, 2025 - Quarter 1 Grades Due
October 13, 2025 - No School for Students
October 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM - Homecoming at Pine Ridge High School
November 11, 2025 - No School, Veterans Day
November 24, 2025 - Thanksgiving Holiday Break Begins
December 1, 2025 - Deadline to Order Cap & Gown packages through Jostens. All seniors planning to walk at graduation must purchase the minimum package of 'Cap & Gown Unit', which includes the cap, gown, medallion, tassel, and diploma cover.
December 19, 2025 - Quarter 2 Grades Due
December 22, 2025 - Final day to submit Teal Standard Applications
December 22, 2025 - Winter Holiday Begins
January 5, 2026 - No School for Students
January 19, 2026 - No School, Martin Luther King's Birthday Holiday
January 31, 2026 - Deadline to submit baby photo to Ms. Gregory at dgregory@volusia.k12.fl.us with Alpha Code and Full Legal Name in subject line
February 16, 2026 - No School, President's Day
February 27, 2026 - Final day to check spelling for diplomas. Seniors cannot start verifying names until January.
March 12, 2026 - Quarter 3 Grades Due & All Senior Edgenuity Credit Recovery Courses must be complete
March 13, 2026 - No School for Students
March 27, 2026, Periods 3-4 - Class of 2026 Mandatory Graduation Assembly & Senior Superlative Voting
April TBA - Cap & Gown Package Pick Up with Jostens
April 3, 2026 - Final Day for Teal Standard Requirements to be met
April 10, 2026 - Prom at The Brannon Center, NSB
April 18, 2026 - Grad Bash at Universal Studios
May 1, 2026 - Deadline to submit all volunteer hours
May 1, 2026 - Deadline to complete FLVS/VOL courses
May 1, 2026 - Deadline to submit scholarships, recruitments for military, club/program awards for Senior Awards Night
May 1, 2026 - Graduation Tickets go on sale online through student portal only
May TBA - Baccalaureate
May TBA - Seniors Last Day
May TBA - Senior Week
May 20, 2026 - Seniors Awards Ceremony, Invite Only
May 28, 2026 at 10:30 AM - Graduation Rehearsal at The Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, FL. Seniors must arrive for check in by 9:30 AM. Graduation Rehearsal is MANDATORY for all seniors walking in graduation.
May 30, 2026 at 12:30 PM - Graduation at The Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, FL. Seniors must arrive fully dressed in cap & gown by 11:15 AM.
Senior Yearbook Ads
Interested in purchasing a yearbook ad dedicated to your senior?
Contact our Yearbook Sponsor, Ms. Traci Carroll, through email at tecarrol@volusia.k12.fl.us
Order Deadline: October 31, 2025
Deadline to Pay: November 21, 2025
Cap & Gown Information
We are excited to resend this important reminder that Cap & Gown orders are officially on sale! All graduation attire must be purchased through our official partner, Jostens. Please note caps & gowns purchased privately or through outside companies will not be accepted at graduation.
🗓 Deadline to Order: December 1, 2025
✅ What’s Required
- Jostens offers the Cap & Gown Unit, which includes everything needed for graduation:
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Cap
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Gown
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Tassel
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Medallion
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Diploma Cover
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Cost: Approximately $51.64, plus a service fee.
Optional packages include extras like stacked tassels, announcements, and clothing, but only the Cap & Gown Unit is required.
*Follow these directions to order a standard cap & gown, even if you believe you will qualify for The Teal Standard. PRHS will have the color changed if all requirements are met.
💻 How to Order Online
- Go to www.jostens.com/graduation
- Select the “Graduation” tab
- Choose “Grad Packages” under High School
- Click “Order Now”
- Type in Pine Ridge High School, Deltona, FL and select our school
- Verify Pine Ridge High School is correct
- Select Graduation – Shop
- Scroll down and click “Shop All Graduation Products”
- Locate the Cap & Gown Unit package ($51.64)
- Enter your student information (legal first and last name)
- Double-check height, weight, and gender – if between weights, select the higher option for best fit
- Select checkout (continue as guest or create an account)
- Complete payment information
- Screenshot your confirmation number and save your email receipt for records (we may request proof if needed)
🎉 Congratulations! You’ve successfully ordered your Cap & Gown. Orders will be delivered to Pine Ridge High School in late April 2026.
Awards, Stoles, Cords, Designations
Cords & Stoles
*All Cords, Stoles, and Awards are subject to change*
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Cambridge Diploma Candidates/Recipients - Gold Stole
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Culinary - Purple & Silver
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Cybersecurity - Teal & White
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Daytona State AA/VC Recipients - Royal Blue & White
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Early Childhood Education - Sky Blue
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Future Farmers of America (FFA) - Blue & Gold
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Florida Seal of Fine Arts - Purple & Gold
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GPA Honors (3.5 & Above) - Gold
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Healthcare Academy - Maroon
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HVAC Academy - Black, Red, & White
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Industry Scholar - Teal
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International Thespian Society - Royal Blue & Gold
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Manufacturing Academy - Silver & Black
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National Honor Society - Navy Blue & White
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Principal's Council - Green
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Science National Honor Society - Gold, Green, & Purple
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Seal of Biliteracy - Silver
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Student Government Association - Gold Stole
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Tri-M Music Honor Society - Pink
PRHS Based Awards
- Teal Standard - Teal Cap & Gown
- Volunteer Hours 500+ - Award
- Cum Laude - 3.5-3.69 Weighted GPA
- Magna Cum Laude - 3.7-3.89 Weighted GPA
- Summa Cum Laude - 3.9 & Above Weight GPA
Biliteracy Seal
Gold Level
•Earned 4 credits in same foreign language with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
•Minimum score on nationally recognized foreign language assessment
•Portfolio option at advanced low level or higher
•Meets the FSA/FAST ELA Requirement of a 4 or higher
Silver Level
•Earned 4 credits in same foreign language with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
•Minimum score on nationally recognized foreign language assessment
•Portfolio option at intermediate mid-level or higher
For questions or information regarding STAMP4S testing, please contact Dr. Pereles-Coleman at aiperel1@volusia.k12.fl.us
Industry Scholar
Students must have passed a certification test through HVAC, AG, Digital Design, Blueprint, Culinary, ROTC, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and/or Early Childhood
For questions, contact our CTE Facilitator: Ms. Michelle Wise at mdwise@volusia.k12.fl.us
Scholar Designation
•Earned 1 Credit in Statistics or Equally-Rigorous Course
•Passed Biology EOC
•Earned 1 Credit in Chemistry/Physics
•Passed US History EOC
•Earned 2 Credits in Same Foreign Language
•Earned 1 Credit in AP/IB/AICE/Dual Enrollment
•Earned 1 Credit in Algebra 2 or Equally-Rigorous Course
•Passed Geometry EOC
For questions, contact senior counselor, Ms. Tracey Warner at tawarner@volusia.k12.fl.us
Fine Arts Designation
Students must meet 1 of the following:
•Successfully completed at least 3 year-long courses in dance, music, theatre, or the visual arts with a grade of ‘A’ or higher in each course
•Earned 3 sequential course credits in dance, music, theatre, or the visual arts courses with a grade of ‘A’ or higher in each course
Students must meet 2 of the following:
•Successfully completed a fine arts IB, AP, or dual enrollment/honors course in the subjects listed above
•Participated in district or statewide organization’s juried event as a selected student participant for 2 or more years
•Recorded at least 25 volunteer hours of arts-related community service in his or her community and presents a comprehensive presentation on his or her experiences
•Meets the requirements of a portfolio-based program identifying the student as an exemplary practioner of the fine arts
•Receives district, state, or national recognition for the creation and submission of an original work of art.
For questions, contact one of our Fine Arts Teachers - Mrs. Christina Wright, Mr. Paul Robinson, Ms. Allie Johnson, or Mr. Brady Boardman!