Seniors 2026 - It's YOUR Year! January
Senior Superlatives
Hi seniors!! It is that time to nominate your classmates for senior superlatives! Please read all the categories and try to put different people for each one!
Cap and Gown pictures - Feb 6th in the Library
A cap & gown will be provided for the picture. Please be sure to swing by the auditorium lobby to get your picture taken during one of your off hours on February 6th! This photo is optional and ordering info will be coming soon!
Parent Teacher Conferences in person
February 19th from 4:30 - 7:00pm Check those senior grades!
Senior Student Graduation Speaker
A cap & gown will be provided for the picture. Please be sure to swing by the auditorium lobby to get your picture taken during one of your off hours on February 6th! This photo is optional and ordering info will be coming soon!
Colorado Seal of Climate Literacy
Interested in climate, sustainability, or making a real-world impact? You may want to consider the Colorado Seal of Climate Literacy, a new diploma endorsement that recognizes students who build strong climate knowledge and apply it through coursework and a hands-on project! To earn the Seal, you must meet all graduation requirements, complete two approved high school courses that include climate literacy, and complete an experiential learning project focused on climate change. If this sounds like something you’d like to pursue, let us know by filling out this interest form. Reach out if you have questions—we’d love to support you! There will be an optional informational meeting on Tuesday, February 3rd at 3:15pm in D0409.
Apprenticeship Fair
On-the-job training opportunities for seniors and juniors. ACEC Apprenticeship Fair on Thursday, February 26th from 11:20am to 12:20pm at the Adams County Human Services Building. Transportation to and from the fair is provided! Complete this Google Form (student’s account) AND the permission slip in the Google Form. Please submit to counseling by Friday, February 20, 2026 or until space is filled.
Senior Wall 2026 Picture
We want to include ALL Seniors! Submit a senior picture (Separate from Yearbook submission) to your counselor including: YOUR PICTURE, YOUR NAME and YOUR PLAN/colleges/major/career.
FINANCIAL AID INFO for 2 & 4 Year Colleges FAFSA SITE
FAFSA 26-27 (college year) will use 2024 taxes; All 2 & 4 year college students need to complete the FAFSA or if applicable, the CASFA.
2 Year Colleges: IT'S TIME TO APPLY
Also communicate with your counselor to send your transcript through SchooLinks to complete your application.
Front Range Community College
Community College of Denver
Aims Community College
Red Rocks Community College
Emily Griffith Technical College
Thinking of the Military?
Talk to a recruiter! Military Page under senior resources.
Senior Page
You should all be checking the SENIOR PAGE often as it is updated with important information as it becomes available. Also, Career/College information page
Jostens
If you missed ordering your cap and gown, invitations or other class of 2026 memorabilia, please order at: Jostens.com.
Fee Reminders
All fees must be paid before Senior Check Out Day in May. Review fees by clicking on “Fees” in Infinite Campus. Start now to resolve any outstanding fees, so that your account is clear before the end of the school year!! Questions? Our bookkeeper, Andrea Caviness, can be reached @ 720-972-4437 or cav031482@adams12.org
Yearbook Order
Last day to order a personalized yearbook is January 30. The last day to guarantee a yearbook is February 20. You can order your yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com.
Class of 2026 - Important Dates
| September | |
|---|---|
| 1 | No School- Labor Day |
| 2 | No School - Teacher Professional Learning Day |
| 10 | Fall Awards |
| 15-19 | Homecoming Week |
| 19 | Homecoming Football Game |
| 20 | Homecoming Dance @ HHS |
| 29 | No School - Teacher Professional Learning Day |
| October | |
|---|---|
| 7-9 | Colorado FREE Application Days (Use Common App or college's website applications) |
| 9 | Parent Teacher Conferences |
| 9 | Picture Retakes |
| 10 | End of 1st Quarter |
| 13-17 | NO SCHOOL- Fall Break |
| November | |
|---|---|
| 3 | No School- Teacher Professional Learning Day |
| 5 | Senior Pano Picture- Class Picture @ 8:00am - HHS Big Gym |
| 5 | Senior Meeting - 8th hour @ 2:40 - HHS Auditorium |
| 12 & 13 | Cap & Gown Orders/Jostens- Pay for your Cap and Gown during 4,5,6th hour. |
| 24-28 | Thanksgiving Break - No School |
| December | |
|---|---|
| 17 & 18 | FINALS |
| 19 | End of 1st Semester |
| 19 | No School- Teacher Professional Learning Day |
| 22-January 2 | Winter Break - No School |
| January | |
|---|---|
| 6 | Students Return |
| 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School |
| 28 | Winter Academic Awards |
| February | |
|---|---|
| 6 | Cap & Gown Pictures |
| 9 | Hawk Love / Wish Week Kick-Off Assembly |
| 9-13 | Hawk Love / Wish Week |
| 16 | NO SCHOOL- Presidents Day |
| 17 | NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning Day |
| 19 | Parent Teacher Conferences |
| March | |
|---|---|
| 9 | No School- Teacher Professional Learning Day |
| 13 | End of 3rd Quarter |
| 23-27 | NO SCHOOL- SPRING BREAK |
| April | |
|---|---|
| 15-16 | State Testing - NO SCHOOL for SENIORS |
| 20 | Spring Awards Ceremony - HHS Auditorium |
| 24 | Prom Assembly - Last Assembly |
| 25 | Prom 7:00pm -10:00pm |
| May | |
|---|---|
| 6 | Seniors Last Day and Seniors Check Out |
| 8 | Graduation Practice @ 9:30-HHS BIG GYM |
| 11 | Graduation @ 7:00pm- CU Events Center |
Yearbook
Scholarships & Financial AidTo learn more about the scholarships that are offered here at Horizon. Click the link below to visit our scholarships webpage found within the Counseling Office Website!