Grad Nation - APS Class of 2026

Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2026! We are excited to celebrate the stellar accomplishments of our graduates from across the district.

Graduation Dates

Arrival Information

Atlanta Public Schools is proud to recognize the Class of 2026 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - Friday, May 22, 2026 at the Georgia Institute of Technology McCamish Pavilion (965 Fowler St. NW Atlanta, GA 30313).

To ensure a smooth arrival to the McCamish Pavilion, guests are encouraged to review the commencement guidelines.

Commencement Guidelines

TICKETED ENTRY

Guests attending the ceremonies must present an official commencement ticket to gain entry. Please note: ADA ticket holders will receive 2 tickets; one for the attendee in need of ADA seating and one ticket for their companion. Guests may request an ADA ticket at the venue ticket booth.

CLEAR BAG POLICY

Guests must adhere to Georgia Tech's Clear Bag Policy. Please bring a small bag (no larger than 4.5" X 6.5") or a clear bag to the facility. A bag valet will be available for guests at the Ken Byers Tennis Complex.

VENUE SECURITY

Upon arrival, all guests are required to enter through security checkpoints. Outside food, beverage, and weapons, including those carried with a permit, are not permitted.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Georgia Tech is served by the Midtown MARTA transit station. This is the closest station to the commencement ceremonies.

PARKING INFORMATION

A detailed parking map, which includes an area layout, pricing, and shuttle service locations for Georgia Tech campus parking decks is available for download on the district's graduation website. Guests may use the following parking lots upon arrival: Family Housing (Lot ER66), Dalney Deck (W22), North Deck/State St. (Lot W23), Peters Deck (Lot E-52), Klaus (Lot E40) and Tech Square (E81) Prices may vary. ADA parking is available along Fowler Street.

SHUTTLE SERVICE LOCATIONS

Fowler Street located in front of the McCamish Pavilion
State Street located in front of North Deck
Ferst Drive located in front of Klaus Deck

Bag Guide

Allowed Bags

Clear Tote Bags
- No larger than 12" x 6" x 12"
Clear Plastic Storage Bag
- One Gallon Resealable
Small Clutch Purse
- No larger than 4.5" x 6.5"

Prohibited Bags

Backpack - Solid or Clear
Printed Pattern Plastic Bag
Duffle Bag
Large Tote Bag
Printed Pattern Plastic Bag - Solid or Clear
Fanny Pack
Purse
Camera Bag
Reusable Grocery Tote
Plastic Grocery Bag
Clinch Bag - Solid or Tinted (Clear Permitted)
Diaper Bag
Colored Plastic Storage Bag - Solid or Tinted (Clear Permitted)

*An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate by respective gate supervisor.

Parking and Shuttles

Ceremony Location

McCamish Pavilion
956 Fowler Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

Bag Valet Area

Ken Byers Tennis Complex
960 Fowler St NW
Atlanta, GA 30332

Parking Locations

Family Housing Parking Deck - (0.2 miles)
North Deck Georgia Tech Visitor Parking Deck - (0.5 miles)
Klaus Parking Deck- (0.4 miles)
Peters Parking Deck - (0.5 miles)

Handicap Parking is available on Fowler St.

Shuttle Locations

Corner of 10th St and Fowler St.
Ferst Drive - across from Chandler Stadium

MARTA

Midtown Station
10th St. NW - 0.5 mile

A map of Atlanta Public Schools graduation parking and shuttle locations is displayed against a white background, with a red hashtag and text at the top.

Valedictorians, Salutatorians, and STAR students for the Class of 2026

Atlanta Classical Academy

Valedictorian:   Adelaide Huffman
Salutatorian:     Aleck Carter
STAR Student:  George Boggs

The BEST Engineering, Science, and Technology Academy at the Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. Institute

Valedictorian:   MyKel Smith
Salutatorian:     Mariyo Majette
STAR Student:  Mariyo Majette

George Washington Carver Early College High School

Valedictorian:   Ayanna Thomas-Scott
Salutatorian:     Arianna Hollins
STAR Student:  Jasper Chiban

George Washington Carver STEAM Academy

Valedictorian:   Gabriel Olagbegi
Salutatorian:     Shamyra Burden
STAR Student:  Shamyra Burden

Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy

Valedictorian:   Keirstyn Smith
Salutatorian:     Sacarria Burts
STAR Student:  Sacarria Burts

Frederick Douglass High School

Valedictorian: Nevaeh Robinson
Salutatorian: Grace Jones
STAR Students: Nevaeh Robinson and Jayden Wilson

Charles R. Drew Charter High School

Valedictorian:   Lucinda Peterson
Salutatorian:     Jordyn Jennings
STAR Student:  Axum Nickerson

Maynard H. Jackson High School

Valedictorian: Regan Saffel
Salutatorian: Audrey Craighead
STAR Students: Regan Saffel and Evan Hall

KIPP Atlanta Collegiate High School

Valedictorian:   Brooke Smith
Salutatorian:     Zemirah Skinner
STAR Student:  Anaiyah Johnson

Benjamin E. Mays High School

Valedictorian:   Bethany Momon
Salutatorian:     Justin Allen
STAR Student:  Ralph Long IV

Midtown High School

Valedictorian: Brennan Fritts
Salutatorian: Eric Snell
STAR Students: Nathan Brawner, Nicholas Fedorov, Min Woo Kang, Alexander Smith

North Atlanta High School

Valedictorian: Claire Collins
Salutatorian: Arjun Mitra
STAR Students: Claire Collins and Nathaniel Laing

South Atlanta High School

Valedictorian:   Kayla Mathews-Smith
Salutatorian:     Laniya Collins
STAR Student:  Samuel Woods

Daniel M. Therrell High School

Valedictorian:   Parker Gonzalez
Salutatorian:     Robert Carter
STAR Student:  Robert Carter

Booker T. Washington High School

Valedictorian:   Joseph Rosser III
Salutatorian:     Kai Edwards
STAR Student:  Cadence Gilyard