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Graduation: Honoring Our Class of 2026

Graduation at KIPP marks a powerful milestone for our students, families, and schools. It celebrates their journey, their achievements, and the bright futures ahead. Use this page as your central place for Class of 2026 updates, resources, and celebration details.

KIPP students at graduation ceremony

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Choose your city to view event times, venue maps, and required student forms.

Austin

Shoreline Church
North Campus
15201 Burnet Road,
Austin, TX 78728
KIPP Austin Brave High School |Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | 11:00 am
KIPP Austin Collegiate |Wednesday, May 27, 2026| 2:30 pm

The Next Step in Every KIPPster’s Story

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Event Information & Policies

Bag Policy & Prohibited Items

  • Clear Bag Policy: To ensure safety and fast entry, only clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags (max 12” x 6” x 12”) are permitted. One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags are also acceptable.
  • Small Clutch Purses: Non-clear clutch bags (max 4.5” x 6.5”) are allowed with or without a handle.
  • Prohibited Items: * No outside food or drinks.
    • No balloons, large signs, or noise-makers (air horns, etc.) that may obstruct the view or experience of others.
    • No professional cameras or tripods.

Seating Arrangements

  • General Admission: Seating is first-come, first-served. We recommend arriving 45 minutes prior to the processional.
  • Accessibility: Designated ADA seating is available at all venues. Please alert a KIPP staff member or usher upon arrival for assistance.
  • Saving Seats: To remain fair to all families, saving large blocks of seats is not permitted.

Attendee Expectations

  • Stay for the Duration: Out of respect for every senior, we ask that all guests remain seated until the final graduate has crossed the stage and the recessional is complete.
  • Celebration Etiquette: We love the energy! We ask that you cheer loudly after each name is called, but please avoid prolonged noise that drowns out the next student’s name.

Compliance and Accessibility

To ensure every Senior takes the stage and every family member can celebrate comfortably, please complete the required participation forms and review our venue accessibility services below.

Media Release

By participating in the Commitment Ceremony, students and families are part of a widely documented KIPP Texas tradition.

  • Public Event Notice: KIPP Texas captures high-resolution photography and video during this event for news stories, social media, and future promotional materials.

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Accessibility Services

  • Language Equity: Alternative language pages (Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic) and live interpretation details.

  • Universal Access: Information on ADA seating, ASL interpretation, and sensory-friendly “Quiet Zones.”

Here to Support Your Journey If you have questions regarding the Commitment Ceremony or the upcoming Graduation, our Talent Team is your primary point of contact.

  • Email the Team: [Talent Team Email]

The ‘Yes’ Before the Walk: Witness Their Commitment

Before they walk the graduation stage, our seniors take the stage to announce their next chapter. Whether it’s college, career, or military service, join us as the Class of 2026 commits to their future in our most high-energy KIPP tradition!

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