Mark Your Calendars!

Senior Panoramic Picture - Wednesday 10/15/25, 9:30a, Gymnasium (Dress Code: GARNET Polo & Approved Khaki Bottoms)
Jostens "Senior Celebration" Apparel and Accessory Orders Distribution - Wednesday 10/29/25, Media Center, All Lunches
Senior Portrait Deadline - Saturday 11/8/25
Cap & Gown Prices Increase - January 2025
Prom - Saturday 3/7/26, 7p-11p, Hunter's Green Country Club, Tampa
Grad Bash - Saturday 4/18/26, 1p-4:30a, Universal Orlando & Islands of Adventure
Graduation - Saturday 5/23/26, 11a, The Straz Center, Tampa

Cap & Gown Information

At a minimum, ALL SENIORS MUST PURCHASE a "Cap & Gown Unit" (currently $66.05+tax) for graduation.
- Prices will increase regularly (~$10/month) beginning in January 2026 so please do not delay in ordering.
- Visit the Brooks DeBartolo - Jostens Hub to order. If you only wish to order the required unit, please follow the instructions below.

Press the "Grad Link"
Scroll past all the Packages.
Add "Cap & Gown UNIT ($66.05) ONLY" to your cart.

Please note: The "Cap & Gown Unit" includes a cap, gown, and tassel.

Purchasing an "extra" tassel is OPTIONAL.

In addition, Jostens offers custom graduation announcements, senior class memorabilia, senior gear, class rings, etc. There are many packages and a la carte items to choose from. These items are optional. PLEASE NOTE: If you purchase a package that includes the “Cap & Gown Unit,” you do NOT need to place an additional order for a cap and gown using the instructions above. Please do not order a separate "Cap & Gown Unit" if you are purchasing a package that already includes one.
There are interest-free payment options available on many of the packages.
Shipping Information:
- Cap, Gown and Tassel Units – Shipped to the school and distributed to students in May
- All Other Purchases – Shipped to school or home address

Important Dates:

Thursday 9/25 - Jostens will be on campus during all lunches to show samples, size rings & letter jackets, answer questions, etc..

Monday 9/29 - "Senior Celebration" deadline - order your "Class of '26" select apparel and accessory items by this date to have them delivered to the school and distributed on 10/29.

Thursday 10/2 - Ring Promotion "Dollars Off" ends.

Wednesday 10/29 - Purchased Senior Celebration items will be distributed during all lunches.

Book Your Senior Portraits ASAP!

Gigante is the official photographer for BDCHS. Yearbook photographs must be taken through their studio. Appointments fill up fast so don't delay! Booking availability will be 4 weeks in advance.

Your session must be scheduled and completed before the 11/8/25 deadline to guarantee your spot in the yearbook. Booking early gives you more choices and availability!

https://www.giganteproductions.com/senior-packages-samples

As of 9/17/25...

76 Seniors have completed their senior portrait sessions
37 Seniors have scheduled their session
41 Seniors have not scheduled their session!

Senior Year Financials

In an effort to help you fully prepare for the coming school year, below are some approximate/estimated costs related to senior year.

Parking - $50 (Senior Reserved)/$30 (General)
Senior Class T-Shirt/Sweatshirt - $15/$30
Senior Portraits - $25 (base price)
Grad Bash - $200 (includes ticket and charter coach transportation)
Prom (tickets only) - $80
Graduation (cap, gown, and tassel base package) - $60
Additional Costs to Consider: Prom attire, class rings, graduation announcements, yearbook fees, college application fees, SAT/ACT costs, transcript fees, etc.

Jeans: Seniors are allowed to wear jeans on Fridays as a privilege. This privilege may be revoked due to disciplinary action or due to noncompliance of the uniform policy. Jeans shall not have rips, holes, tears, frayed edges, appliques, or images/words. Jeans shall be an appropriate fit, and in keeping with appropriate length for shorts, skorts, and skirts, as mentioned above.

Approved Class T-Shirt: This includes the PAC spirit shirt (available on their website) or the senior t-shirt, which will be designed by the senior class and available for purchase around September. Seniors who have earned a college acceptance may wear the college shirt on spirit days starting semester 2, once the Assistant Principal of Administration has received and reviewed proof of the college acceptance(s).

Outerwear: During the school day, non-uniform jackets and outerwear are NOT permitted and must be taken off when entering the building. Only BDCHS school crest outerwear may be worn as an outer garment during school hours. Hooded outerwear is NOT permitted inside the building, even if it has the BDCHS school crest. BDCHS Letterman jackets and PAC Spirit outerwear are approved outerwear options.

Scholarship Opportunities

BDCHS Student Services Scholarship Page

StudentScholarships.org - Our September 2025 Scholarship Newsletter features 14 Scholarship Programs that will be accepting applications over the next 6 months. Strong Science & Math students are highly encouraged to apply. The deadlines range from October 8th, 2025 - February 3rd, 2026. Follow this link to download the newsletter: https://studentscholarships.org/science-math-school-newsletter