Graduation Season Is Around the Corner

Graduation season is almost here across Evansville and Vanderburgh County. Our Times is celebrating the Class of 2026 and accepting graduate photos from local high school, college, and postsecondary students.

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Family and Education
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May 7, 2026

Graduation season is quickly approaching across Evansville and Vanderburgh County as local schools prepare to celebrate the Class of 2026. Families, friends, and communities will soon gather to honor students as they complete an important chapter and prepare for college, careers, military service, trade programs, and other postsecondary opportunities.

To celebrate local graduates, Our Times is accepting graduation photos for high school, college, and postsecondary students. Submissions should include:

  • Student’s full name
  • School name
  • High-resolution photo

Photos and information can be submitted to ourtimesnews@memorialcdc.org. Deadline to submit is Friday, May 22nd.

Upcoming EVSC Graduation Ceremonies

  • F.J. Reitz High School — Wednesday, May 20 at 5 p.m.
  • Bosse High School — Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Harrison High School — Wednesday, May 20 at 8:15 p.m.
  • Academy for Innovative Studies — Thursday, May 21 at 5 p.m.
  • EVSC Virtual Academy — Thursday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m.
  • New Tech Institute — Thursday, May 21 at 8 p.m.
  • Central High School — Friday, May 22 at 6 p.m.
  • North High School — Friday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Author
Rasheedah Ajibade

Rasheedah Ajibade is the Editor-in-Chief of Our Times Newspaper, where she sets the editorial vision and voice of the publication, oversees newsroom operations, and leads content strategy focused on informing, empowering, and uplifting the community. She brings a strong background in community development and public service, with experience in organizational leadership and program management.

Rasheedah holds a Master of Science in Public Service Administration from the University of Evansville and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Southern Indiana. She is an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) through the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE) and periodically writes a financial column for Our Times, helping readers strengthen financial literacy and build long-term financial stability.

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