JCS Graduation 2026 - Tuesday, May 12, 2026

More information, including location will be provided during the 2025/26 school year.


JCS Graduation 2026

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

BMO Centre Stampede Park 

20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1 


8:30am-12pm Graduation Ceremony

8am graduands arrive

8:30 am doors open to guest

9am SHARP ceremony starts

Tickets required for all guest, graduands do not need ticket.


5:00 to 10:30pm Graduation Banquet

5:00pm doors open

6:00pm reception and speeches

6:30pm buffet style dinner & late entry deadline

Approximately 8:30pm dance

Proof of purchase required for all guests (PowerSchool receipt).


There is no school for grades 10 and 11 on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.


We have updated our Graduation 2026 webpage! Please click on the links below for more information about the:

Important Dates to Remember:

  • March 2 to April 5 | Grad banquet tickets are available to purchase using MyCBE/PowerSchool Accounts (the purchase of graduation banquet tickets does not mean the student is graduating or participating in the graduation ceremony).
  • April 1| Graduation list displayed outside main office by 3:30pm.
  • April 8 to 10 | Grad ceremony tickets will be distributed in the Upper Hub area from 12pm to 12:25pm.
  • April 15 | Graduates baby pictures deadline.
  • May 7 | Grad ceremony rehearsal during period 3 (1:30pm-3:30pm).
  • TBD | Deadline to register for the Indigenous Students Graduation Ceremony. More information HERE.
  • May 12 | Grad ceremony (8:30am) and Grad Banquet (5:00pm) at BMO Centre.
  • TBD | Indigenous Student Graduation tentatively 2:00 - 4:30pm at Centennial High School (55 Sun Valley Blvd SE, Calgary). More information HERE.

Why are there fees to graduation events?

Please be advised that all fees are allocated to cover expenses related to the graduation events. There is no profit generated from graduation fees or ticket sales, and no benefit is provided to JCS school or its staff.

Banquet Slideshow – Baby Photos & Grad Video

If you would like your baby photo to be shown at the grad banquet in a slide show, here is the information about how to submit.  

  1. Find a baby photo and an appropriate current photo of the student - This can be a grad photo (please let us know if you want us to use the one on file)  
  2. Change the name of the files to your FULL NAME and which photo it is (example: Last name, first name - baby photo)  
  3. Send your pictures to jcsbabyphotos@gmail.com with your FULL NAME in the subject line  
  4. Photos must be submitted by April 15th, 2026 to be in the slide show  

Videos featuring graduands as infants or young children may be submitted to Mr. Hargreaves in room 2502 by April 15th, 2026. These videos will be included in the official JCS 2026 Graduation video.

Grad Gown Sizing

Important Raven Time for grade 12 students on Thursday, October 9.  Students will be registering their graduation gown sizes with teachers at this time.  Please make sure your student attends the October 9 Raven Time.  Students who have a spare are asked to go to the lower hub to meet with Ms. Baptist and Ms. Taylor for information regarding grad gown ordering and sizing.

 Helpful tip:  Ensure your student knows their height when they are ordering a graduation gown!  Please contact 2026 Graduation Planning Team (Ms. Taylor, Ms. Baptist or Ms. Lloyd) if your student requires a ‘full fit’ gown.

Dates will be rescheduled in the event of a teachers' strike.

Graduation Portraits

Graduation portraits can be booked through the Lifetouch website.  Bookings open next week – reserve your spot using the link: Graduation Booking Lifetouch

  • October 27 – 31st, 2025
  • November 3 and 4th, 2025
  • December 3 and 4th, 2025

 In the event of the pending teachers’ strike, Lifetouch has offer students the opportunity to have graduation portraits taken at their studio.

📍 Studio Location: 5329 72 Ave SE #30, Calgary, AB T2C 4X6

Booking your appointment ensures you will be included in both the yearbook and the graduation composite.  As part of your sitting, you will also receive a complimentary 5x7 photo of you crossing the stage during commencements at the end of the year (if you attend the ceremony).

Helpful tip: Students are strongly encouraged to have their graduation portraits taken as early as possible to ensure they are featured in the Yearbook. Graduation portraits taken after December 2025 are not guaranteed to be included in the Yearbook due to longer turn-around times and deadlines.

Grad Hoodies

New Information is coming regarding JCS Grad 2026 Hoodies and Sweatshirts Fundraiser - stay tuned!

Time is running out to order your JCS Ravens Grad 2025 hoodies and sweatshirts.  Ordering ends April 7th (midnight) with guaranteed delivery before graduation. 

Please note:

  1. No Late orders will be accepted
  2. Orders will be shipped directly to your home (shipping costs apply)
  3. Please review the online store carefully as there are a variety of options on each sweatshirt or hoodie
  4. A portion of the cost of each sweatshirt or hoodie will go to support the JCS 2025 Grad Committee

If you have any questions, please email School Council and Parent Society Chair Heather J. at jcscouncilandfundraising@gmail.com  

Please find the online store here: JCHS GRAD 2025 | Big Mountain Activewear

Graduation Speeches

Each year, we face the challenge of selecting the speeches that best reflects the experiences, values and spirit of the graduating class. The grad speeches selection committee will post information regarding auditions for grad speeches in February 2026. The following positions will be available for audition:

Valedictorian

Land Acknowledgement

Emcees: (preferably 2 speakers)

Toast to the Teachers

Toast to the Parents

Class Historians: (typically 2 speakers)

Graduation Communication

Please be advised specific details about the Graduation Ceremony and Banquet will be released as they become available on the JCS website.

All students who are in Grade 12 are enrolled in the "Grad 2026" Brightspace/D2L shell -- it is highly recommended that students use the Brightspace Pulse app to ensure they receive notifications of updates. We also recommend students listen to in-school announcements on the PA and TVs, check the Raven Post and Instagram for more information about Grad.  

Finally, starting in late March we will be sending weekly communications to parents/guardians who have registered to receive communications in CBE's School Messenger. These messages will also be posted on the JCS Graduation webpage.

Why am I not getting the Grad School Messenger Communications?

There are a few of reasons why you might not be getting the weekly graduation communications that are sent to parent email addresses:

  • Your student is over 18 and has not signed the consent form permitting communication from the school. Please ask your student to sign the consent to release information form that is available in the main office.
  • Messages are going to your spam or junk folder. Please mark them as "not spam" or move them to your inbox.
  • If you're not getting the messages to your inbox or junk email folders and your student is not 18 years old, check your email/contact information with the school to ensure that it's correct.  
  • ​If your email address is correct in our files, check your Blocked Senders or Blocked Addresses in your email settings and remove any cbe.ab.ca email addresses. ​

More information and how to sign up for School Messenger is available on the CBE School Messenger Webpage.

Alberta Education High School Diploma Criteria

All students in Alberta are working towards an Alberta High School Diploma. In order to graduate with this diploma, students must:

  1. Earn a minimum of 100 credits.
  2. Complete and meet the standards of the following specified credit courses:
      • English 30-1 or 30-2
      • Social Studies 30 or 33 (30-1 or 30-2)
      • Science 20 or 24 or Biology 20 or Chemistry 20 or Physics 20 (10 credits)
      • Mathematics 20P or 20A or 24 (10 credits)
      • Physical Education 10 (3 credits)
      • Career and Life Management 20 (3 credits)
      • 10 credits in any combination from Career and Technology Studies, Fine Arts, Second Languages, Physical Education 20 or 30, K & E Occupational courses or Apprenticeship Program
      • 10 credits in 30 level courses in addition to English 30-1 or 30-2 and Social Studies 30-1 or 30-2

Alberta Certificate of High School Achievement

The requirements indicated in this chart are the minimum requirements for a student to attain a Certificate of High School Achievement. The requirements for entry into post-secondary institutions and workplaces may require additional and/or specific courses.

  1. Earn a minimum of 80 credits 
  2. Complete and meet the standards of the following specified credit courses:
      • English Language Arts 20-2 or 30-4
      • Mathematics 14 or 20-4
      • Science 14 or 20-4
      • Social Studies 10-2 or 20-4
      • Physical Education 10 (3 credits)
      • Career and Life Management (CALM) (3 credits)

5 credits in

      • 30-level Knowledge and Employability Occupational courses, or
      • 30-level Career and Technology Studies (CTS), or
      • 30-level Locally Developed course with an occupational focus

AND
5 credits in:

      • 30-level Knowledge and Employability Workplace Practicum course, or
      • 30-level Work Experience course, or
      • 30-level Green Certificate course

OR

    • 5 credits in a 30-level Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) course

More information regarding the Alberta Education High School Diploma and Certificates can be found HERE.

We are looking forward to celebrating with you!