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Okaloosa County School District announces 2026 graduation ceremony schedule

The Okaloosa County School District has released graduation dates and venues for high schools in the Class of 2026.

Jared Williams

The Okaloosa County School District has announced the official graduation dates, times and locations for the Class of 2026, with ceremonies scheduled across multiple venues in May 2026.

The graduation ceremonies are scheduled as follows:

Baker School – Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., Doug Griffith Stadium
Choctawhatchee High School – Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., Joe Etheredge Stadium
Crestview High School – Friday, May 22, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., Jack Foster Stadium
Fort Walton Beach High School – Friday, May 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., Steve Riggs Stadium
Laurel Hill School – Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Laurel Hill Gym
Niceville High School – Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., Niceville Eagle Stadium
Richbourg School – Friday, May 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., Richbourg Gym
Silver Sands School – Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Silver Sands Multipurpose Room

The district announced that each ceremony will be live-streamed for family and friends unable to attend in person. Streaming links will be made available in May.

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