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Senior Class (2026) Important Dates and InformationSenior Class (2026) Important Dates and Information

List of important dates 

    • Seniors: No School April 8 and 9 (ACT and Pre ACT testing)
      • Any senior who did not take the ACT in school last Spring, should plan on taking the ACT on April 9
    • Friday, May 2: Prom at The Matrix Club in Naperville
    • Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 15: AP Exams
    • Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20: Senior Final Exams
    • Saturday, May 16: Six Flags overnight trip 
    • Friday, May 29: Graduation Rehearsal at EAHS 1 PM
    • Sunday, May 31: Graduation Ceremony at NIU 1:30 PM

Cap and Gown

CAP AND GOWN ORDERING

  • Order Your Cap & Gown, Official Graduation Announcements and Senior Products! Order and Pay at www.HerffJonesIL.com
  • Call Herff Jones at 815-756-4743 to Order Now and Pay Later. Herff Jones Office hours are Monday – Friday, from 9am to 5pm
  • If you would like to pay for your Cap/Gown/Tassel here is the direct link. If you want to order other things, just click “continue shopping” on the bottom of the screen. 

CAP AND GOWN PICK UP

Most students pick up their caps and gowns on TBD

  • The last chance for students to get their caps and gowns will be MAY 29, prior to graduation practice. Students will be required to complete their FAFSA form or the waiver.
  • CASH ONLY If money is still due at time of pick up, or you can pay by in advance by calling 815-756-4743. 

Six Flags Overnight Trip

  • Saturday, May 16
  • Tickets are TBD and go on sale TBD AFTER SCHOOL in the main office. You MUST have the permission form completed (signed by dean) to buy a ticket.
  • Online Payments can be purchased through GoFan   
    • Please note: online cost is $95.50, and if a student becomes ineligible due to Social Probation, a refund will take 3-4 weeks, so please make sure to complete your permission form BEFORE you purchase online. 
  • Once you turn in the form, AND buy your ticket: You will receive an email invite to join the Six Flags Google Classroom. Accept the invite ASAP to get the updates, and have the Classroom app on your phone before Saturday!
  • Arrive on Saturday at Door 8, between 7:30pm and 7:45pm. Bus loading will begin before 7:45 pm. They will NOT wait for you, so be on time! Eat before you come to school. We don’t have food service until 11pm. Other important info will be listed in the Google Classroom, so check it out!

Prom 2026

    • Friday Friday, May 2 at The Matrix Club in Naperville
    • You MUST complete the permission form BEFORE you buy a ticket
      • Tickets will be on sale TBD
      •  ($90 first week, $100 second week) 
    • Attendance matters! Anyone on social probation MUST complete an improvement plan with their dean and IMPROVE PRIOR to Spring Break (and stay off probation)
    • Guest pass forms are in main office and rooms 182/362
    • Seniors: Opportunities for discounted tickets are available based on 3rd quarter attendance being 95% and no social probation.

AP Exams

AP Exam Overview

AP Exams 2026

Week 1 Schedule
  8 a.m. Local Time 12 p.m. Local Time
Monday,
May 4, 2026
Biology

Latin

European History

Microeconomics

Tuesday,
May 5, 2026
Chemistry

Human Geography

United States Government and Politics

 

Wednesday,
May 6, 2026
English Literature and Composition

 

Comparative Government and Politics

Physics 1: Algebra-Based

Thursday,
May 7, 2026
Physics 2: Algebra-Based

World History: Modern

African American Studies

Statistics

Friday,
May 8, 2026
Italian Language and Culture

United States History

Chinese Language and Culture

Macroeconomics

 

Week 2 Schedule
  8 a.m. Local Time 12 p.m. Local Time
Monday,
May 11, 2026
Calculus AB

Calculus BC

Music Theory

Seminar

Tuesday,
May 12, 2026
French Language and Culture

Precalculus

Japanese Language and Culture

Psychology

Wednesday,
May 13, 2026
English Language and Composition

German Language and Culture

Physics C: Mechanics

Spanish Literature and Culture

Thursday,
May 14, 2026
Art History

Spanish Language and Culture

Computer Science Principles

Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

Friday,
May 15, 2026
Environmental Science Computer Science A

AP Digital Portfolio Submission Deadlines
The following subjects require work to be submitted through the AP Digital Portfolio by the deadlines listed below:

AP Seminar and AP Research: April 30, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET), is the deadline for students to submit performance tasks as final.

AP Computer Science Principles: April 30, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET), is the deadline for students to submit their Create performance task as final.

AP Art and Design: May 8, 2026 (8 p.m. ET), is the deadline for students to submit their 3 portfolio components as final.

Senior Final Exams

Senior Final Exams Schedule:

    • Tuesday, May 19 – Black Block Classes 
    • Wednesday, May 20 – Red Block Classes
    • Makeup exam by Appointment

Laptop/Laptop Charger Turn-In

  • Following final exams on TBD, seniors will turn in their laptops and chargers. Large bins are being delivered to senior classrooms, as well as sticker sheets with students’ individual information (name, ID, and a barcode) on them.
  • Following the 7/8 block final exam, teachers will hand out the stickers to students, who should place them on their laptops and then place their laptops and charger cords into the bins. Students that know they will be attending summer school may keep their devices for the time being.
  • For seniors with early release, IT will be in the Atrium. 
  • Students have received an email to their school email address with this information.

Graduation Rehearsal

  • Friday, May 29thMANDATORY Graduation Rehearsal
    • 1 PM – Enter through EAHS Door 8 
    • If you do not attend, you cannot walk at NIU

Graduation

Graduation – SUNDAY–May 31–1:30 PM @ NIU Convocation Center

      • MANDATORY Graduation Rehearsal (here at East High) is on Friday, May 29th at 1pm
        • See your counselor prior to rehearsal if you are unsure about meeting graduation requirements. 
    • Graduation tickets will be distributed at rehearsal; each student will receive 6 tickets. 
    • Extra tickets will be distributed on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis on TBD  from each student will received 3 tickets: Please use Door 8 from 9:30- 2:15 ONLY and the  Main Office from 3:30-4:30 pm ONLY.  (No tickets will be issued from 2:15pm till 3:30 pm)
    • All graduates MUST ride the bus to the NIU Convocation Center. You may go home with your family/friends AFTER graduation. 
      • Students should arrive at Door 8 by 10:30 AM
      • LAST BUS will depart at 11:15 AM

    Families interested in bus transportation to and from the NIU Convocation Center can fill out TBD to reserve seats. The deadline to sign up is TBD. Graduates can ride home with their family on the “Family Bus” back to Aurora.

Final Transcripts

List of important dates 

    • Seniors: No School April 8 and 9 (ACT and Pre ACT testing)
      • Any senior who did not take the ACT in school last Spring, should plan on taking the ACT on April 9
    • Friday, May 2: Prom at The Matrix Club in Naperville
    • Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 15: AP Exams
    • Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20: Senior Final Exams
    • Saturday, May 16: Six Flags overnight trip 
    • Friday, May 29: Graduation Rehearsal at EAHS 1 PM
    • Sunday, May 31: Graduation Ceremony at NIU 1:30 PM

Cap and Gown

CAP AND GOWN ORDERING

  • Order Your Cap & Gown, Official Graduation Announcements and Senior Products! Order and Pay at www.HerffJonesIL.com
  • Call Herff Jones at 815-756-4743 to Order Now and Pay Later. Herff Jones Office hours are Monday – Friday, from 9am to 5pm
  • If you would like to pay for your Cap/Gown/Tassel here is the direct link. If you want to order other things, just click “continue shopping” on the bottom of the screen. 

CAP AND GOWN PICK UP

Most students pick up their caps and gowns on TBD

  • The last chance for students to get their caps and gowns will be MAY 29, prior to graduation practice. Students will be required to complete their FAFSA form or the waiver.
  • CASH ONLY If money is still due at time of pick up, or you can pay by in advance by calling 815-756-4743. 

Six Flags Overnight Trip

  • Saturday, May 16
  • Tickets are TBD and go on sale TBD AFTER SCHOOL in the main office. You MUST have the permission form completed (signed by dean) to buy a ticket.
  • Online Payments can be purchased through GoFan   
    • Please note: online cost is $95.50, and if a student becomes ineligible due to Social Probation, a refund will take 3-4 weeks, so please make sure to complete your permission form BEFORE you purchase online. 
  • Once you turn in the form, AND buy your ticket: You will receive an email invite to join the Six Flags Google Classroom. Accept the invite ASAP to get the updates, and have the Classroom app on your phone before Saturday!
  • Arrive on Saturday at Door 8, between 7:30pm and 7:45pm. Bus loading will begin before 7:45 pm. They will NOT wait for you, so be on time! Eat before you come to school. We don’t have food service until 11pm. Other important info will be listed in the Google Classroom, so check it out!

Prom 2026

    • Friday Friday, May 2 at The Matrix Club in Naperville
    • You MUST complete the permission form BEFORE you buy a ticket
      • Tickets will be on sale TBD
      •  ($90 first week, $100 second week) 
    • Attendance matters! Anyone on social probation MUST complete an improvement plan with their dean and IMPROVE PRIOR to Spring Break (and stay off probation)
    • Guest pass forms are in main office and rooms 182/362
    • Seniors: Opportunities for discounted tickets are available based on 3rd quarter attendance being 95% and no social probation.

AP Exams

AP Exam Overview

AP Exams 2026

Week 1 Schedule
  8 a.m. Local Time 12 p.m. Local Time
Monday,
May 4, 2026
Biology

Latin

European History

Microeconomics

Tuesday,
May 5, 2026
Chemistry

Human Geography

United States Government and Politics

 

Wednesday,
May 6, 2026
English Literature and Composition

 

Comparative Government and Politics

Physics 1: Algebra-Based

Thursday,
May 7, 2026
Physics 2: Algebra-Based

World History: Modern

African American Studies

Statistics

Friday,
May 8, 2026
Italian Language and Culture

United States History

Chinese Language and Culture

Macroeconomics

 

Week 2 Schedule
  8 a.m. Local Time 12 p.m. Local Time
Monday,
May 11, 2026
Calculus AB

Calculus BC

Music Theory

Seminar

Tuesday,
May 12, 2026
French Language and Culture

Precalculus

Japanese Language and Culture

Psychology

Wednesday,
May 13, 2026
English Language and Composition

German Language and Culture

Physics C: Mechanics

Spanish Literature and Culture

Thursday,
May 14, 2026
Art History

Spanish Language and Culture

Computer Science Principles

Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

Friday,
May 15, 2026
Environmental Science Computer Science A

AP Digital Portfolio Submission Deadlines
The following subjects require work to be submitted through the AP Digital Portfolio by the deadlines listed below:

AP Seminar and AP Research: April 30, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET), is the deadline for students to submit performance tasks as final.

AP Computer Science Principles: April 30, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET), is the deadline for students to submit their Create performance task as final.

AP Art and Design: May 8, 2026 (8 p.m. ET), is the deadline for students to submit their 3 portfolio components as final.

Senior Final Exams

Senior Final Exams Schedule:

    • Tuesday, May 19 – Black Block Classes 
    • Wednesday, May 20 – Red Block Classes
    • Makeup exam by Appointment

Laptop/Laptop Charger Turn-In

  • Following final exams on TBD, seniors will turn in their laptops and chargers. Large bins are being delivered to senior classrooms, as well as sticker sheets with students’ individual information (name, ID, and a barcode) on them.
  • Following the 7/8 block final exam, teachers will hand out the stickers to students, who should place them on their laptops and then place their laptops and charger cords into the bins. Students that know they will be attending summer school may keep their devices for the time being.
  • For seniors with early release, IT will be in the Atrium. 
  • Students have received an email to their school email address with this information.

Graduation Rehearsal

  • Friday, May 29thMANDATORY Graduation Rehearsal
    • 1 PM – Enter through EAHS Door 8 
    • If you do not attend, you cannot walk at NIU

Graduation

Graduation – SUNDAY–May 31–1:30 PM @ NIU Convocation Center

      • MANDATORY Graduation Rehearsal (here at East High) is on Friday, May 29th at 1pm
        • See your counselor prior to rehearsal if you are unsure about meeting graduation requirements. 
    • Graduation tickets will be distributed at rehearsal; each student will receive 6 tickets. 
    • Extra tickets will be distributed on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis on TBD  from each student will received 3 tickets: Please use Door 8 from 9:30- 2:15 ONLY and the  Main Office from 3:30-4:30 pm ONLY.  (No tickets will be issued from 2:15pm till 3:30 pm)
    • All graduates MUST ride the bus to the NIU Convocation Center. You may go home with your family/friends AFTER graduation. 
      • Students should arrive at Door 8 by 10:30 AM
      • LAST BUS will depart at 11:15 AM

    Families interested in bus transportation to and from the NIU Convocation Center can fill out TBD to reserve seats. The deadline to sign up is TBD. Graduates can ride home with their family on the “Family Bus” back to Aurora.

Final Transcripts