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Graduation 2026

Bay City High School Graduation Information – Class of 2026

πŸŽ“ Bay City High School Graduation Information – Class of 2026 πŸŽ“

Graduation for the BCHS Class of 2026 is currently scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2026, at 8:00 PM at Bay City High School Memorial Stadium. We are excited to celebrate this special milestone with our graduates, families, and community! πŸ’™πŸΎ

BCISD district administration will continue to closely monitor weather conditions leading up to graduation and has developed contingency plans should weather conditions require adjustments. At this time, graduation remains scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2026, at 8:00 PM at BCHS Memorial Stadium.

Bay City ISD is facing the most critical financial challenge in our history

Superintendent Chris Townsend explains:
Why our budget is in crisis


How β€œDisaster Penny” tax adoption will help for 2025–26


Why a November 2026 VATRE vote will be critical to safeguarding our students’ education and the survival of the district


How we plan to offset tax rate changes so the overall school tax rate does not increase
Your support matters now more than ever. Together, we can keep Blackcat Pride strong.

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Bay City ISD By The Numbers

  • 1950 Year Established
  • 3,600 Students Attending
  • 100% Attendance Rate
  • Pk-12th Grades Taught
  • 95% Faculty Hold
    Advanced Degrees
  • 60% Students
    Receiving
    Financial Aid

Campus Hours

Cherry Elementary 8:10 a.m - 3:40 p.m.
 
Linnie Roberts Elementary 7:50 a.m - 3:20 p.m.
 
Tenie Holmes Elementary 8:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m.
 
Bay City Junior High 7:40 a.m - 3:10 p.m.
 
Bay City High School 7:30 a.m - 3:00 p.m.
 
 
Administration Building
 
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (M-Th)
 
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Fridays)
 
Summer Hours
 
8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. (M-Th)
 
Closed Fridays