• Senior Information 2025-2026

    Information on this page will be updated as needed.  Please check back periodically. 

    Senior Sponsor - Brandy Van Dam - bvandam@madisoncity.k12.al.us

    Senior Portraits

    • To be included in the yearbook, you must have a formal senior portrait taken at Greg Machen Photography Studio.
    • If you did not receive information about setting up a time, please contact the studio via phone or email at (256) 461-0827 or greghmachenphotography@gmail.com
    • The only required picture is the formal picture for the yearbook.
    • I do not have an exact date, but the deadline to have these taken in order to make the yearbook is usually in October.

    Six Flags Senior Trip

    • Seniors have the option of attending a trip to Six Flags over Georgia on Friday, May 1st.
    • Cost is $200 and includes park ticket, dinner, charter bus transportation, and a T-shirt.
    • For more detailed information about this trip, please click HERE

    Cap and Gown Order and Payment

    • Cap and Gowns are ordered directly from JDR Grad. 
    • You will complete your sizing information by clicking HERE. 
    • Click HERE to order and pay for the Cap and Gown.  This is a different website from the sizing one. 
    • Cost is $100 and will be paid directly to JDR Grad. Cap and Gown packages need to be paid for by April 1st. 
    •  If there are any financial issues, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at bvandam@madisoncity.k12.al.us. There are programs designed to help with the cost of cap and gown. 
    • Formal graduation invitations may also be ordered through JDR Grad on their Bob Jones Page.
    • Mrs. Van Dam has no information on whether you have paid.  Please contact JDR Grad Supplies at 205-733-1060 or JDRGradsupplies@gmail.com

    Graduation Tickets

    • Due to the increased size of the Class of 2026, each senior will receive 11 tickets. 

    Order a Senior T-shirt - Not a Requirement 

    • Senior T-shirts are purchased separately via the online payment system or in person at the fee payment office. 
    • Cost is $20 and must be paid by March 28th. Shirts will be passed out on April 25th. 
    • Please complete the SENIOR T-SHIRT ORDER FORM to input your sizing information.

    Complete the FAFSA or the Waiver

    • The Alabama State Department of Education is requiring all seniors to complete the FAFSA as a graduation requirement.
    • Click HERE to complete the FAFSA application
    • If you do not want your senior to complete the application, click HERE to print and complete the waiver.  Printed waivers are available in the College and Career Center. 
    • The waiver must be turned into Dr. Bostick in the College/Career Center. 

    Senior Slideshow Submissions

    • Please click HERE to see information about submitting slides to the Senior Slideshow.
    • The deadline to submit slides is Tuesday, April 28th.
    • Individual pictures are not accepted.  They must be on a PowerPoint or Google slide.  
    • Please do not send them as a PDF.
    • The Senior Slideshow will be presented after the senior breakfast on Friday, May 1st. 
    • Slides should be emailed or shared to bjhssr@madisoncity.k12.al.us
    • Click HERE for more detailed instructions.

    Take the Mandatory Civics Test by Thursday, April 30th.

    • ALL SENIORS must take and score at least 60.
    • If you have taken or are taking Government in a face-to-face class at Bob Jones this year, then you have taken or will take the Civics exam in class.  The deadline does not apply to you since you will take it in class. 
    • Join the Schoology course using this code: JQD7-TSX4-MXV2J if you took Government one of the following ways:
      • ONLINE
      • DURING SUMMER SCHOOL, 
      • AT ANOTHER SCHOOL, 
      • LITERALLY any other way except face to face at Bob Jones. 

    Dates of Note:

    Monday, January 5th - Initial $100 deposit due for Six Flags trip.

    Friday, March 13th - Remaining balance due for Six Flags trip.

    Thursday, April 30th - Must have passed the Civics Test. This does not apply if you are taking Government in the last nine weeks face to face. 

    Friday, May 1st - Senior Day (times are subject to change)

    • 8:30 - Senior Breakfast
    • 9:30 - Senior Slideshow and Graduation Announcements
    • 1:00 - Seniors Attending the Six Flags Trip report to the bus loop
    • 1:30 - Depart for Atlanta
    • 6:00 am - Saturday, May 2nd estimated return time

    Friday, May 8th 

    • Chromebook Turn-In during Advisory
    • Graduation Tickets given out during Advisory. Each senior will receive 11 tickets.

    Wednesday, May 13th - 3rd and 4th block Senior Exams during those blocks.

    Thursday, May 14th - 1st and 2nd block Senior Exams during those blocks.  Seniors depart the building after 2nd block. 

    Thursday, May 14th - Senior Celebration Night @Crosspointe Church, 5:30 pm. 

    Friday, May 15th - Seniors do not report to school 

    Monday, May 18th

    • Mandatory Graduation Practice - 10:30 a.m. - VBC Arena (you do not need cap/gown for practice)
    • Report for Lineup - East Hall - 5:00 p.m.
    • Ceremony - 6:00 p.m. - VBC Arena
    • Doors will open for guests at 5:00 pm.
    • The live stream link will be available closer to the date.  This will be emailed to you and posted on the Bob Jones website as well as the Madison City Schools website. 
    • Please click HERE for more detailed information about the graduation ceremony.  This has information for Seniors and Guests