Principal’s Message

April 17, 2026

To the Parents of Graduating Seniors: 

Thornton Fractional South High School and the Class of 2026 are thrilled to officially announce their graduation ceremony plans. The 2026 Commencement Program, a significant milestone in your child’s academic journey, will take place on Monday, May 18th, and begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. in the school's red gymnasium. 

Due to the gymnasium's seating capacity and occupancy restrictions, students will be issued three (3) tickets for guests attending the ceremony. Graduates must promptly report to the Grand Lobby at 5:00 p.m. for check-in purposes, final instructions, and to form the procession line. Guests of the graduates should plan to be seated no later than 5:50 p.m. as the doors to the red gym will close at 5:55 p.m. To ensure the comfort and safety of all attendees, all guests will be required to have a ticket to enter the gym and will be required to be seated in the stands - no standing is permitted. 

The graduation ceremony is dignified and can be one of the fondest memories of one's high school experience. Your assistance in maintaining the formality of the ceremony will be greatly appreciated as we share with you the joy that this momentous occasion brings. We pledge to work with you to help make the graduation of the Class of 2026 a memorable one. Graduation Matters. 

Warmest regards, 

Lisa K. Bouler, Principal

Brian Bergthold, Assistant Principal, PPS