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Senior Updates

Text graphic: 'Class of 2026' with a graduation cap.

Welcome to the Senior Updates page — your go-to hub for everything Class of 2026!

Here you’ll find the latest announcements, important dates, graduation details, scholarship opportunities, and reminders to help you stay organized during your final year at Lincoln High School. Check back often so you never miss a deadline or event as we celebrate and support your journey to graduation!

  • Senior Fee - $60.00 

    Due by November 4th via EFunds on Lincoln Website* (will be available at the beginning of November) 

    This fee includes the cost of the Diploma & Cover, Senior Convocation Ceremony, Annual Senior Brunch, Graduation Expenses, Graduation Parking, etc. 

    *Can be paid via Cash (exact change please), check or money order payable to Lincoln High School during Gov/Econ classes on November 4th. 

    Cap and Gown Fee - $43.50 

    Payments will be accepted online or on campus ordering days (Oct. 15th during gov/econ classes in the e-lab or that evening between 5:30 -7 PM in the Forum) via cash (exact change please), check, or money order payable to Herff Jones. Seniors who do not have a gov/econ class can visit the auditorium during lunch or between classes. 

    Payments can also be made at www.HerffJones.com (Make sure to select LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL – TALLAHASSEE) 

  • Senior Yearbook Ads:

    Cost:

    Order deadline 1/22/25

    $85 (Eighth-Page ad) Now through January 12

     

    $125 (Quarter-Page ad) Now through January 12

    FINAL AD Artwork - Submission 1/22/25

    $210 (Half-Page ad) Now through January 12

     

    $380 (Full-Page ad) Now through January 12

     

    Cash or check made payable to LHS with the completed form to Mrs. Melnicoff

  • SENIOR CALENDAR OF EVENTS – CLASS OF 2026 

    October 7th @ 9 AM Senior assembly, panoramic photo taken, and Herff Jones grad order information distributed (Auditorium) 

    October 15th Cap and gown and graduation announcements on-campus order day with Herff Jones representative (in Econ/Gov class) 

    October 15th @ 5:30 PM Guidance Senior Parent Night (Lincoln Forum) and Herff Jones Parent Night for cap and gown and announcement ordering 

    November 4th Senior fee payments and Behavior Contracts due 

    January 7th & 8th Cap and Gown photos taken through English classes. 

    January 14th Apply for Grad Bash 

    January 22nd Grad Bash payments taken from those selected 

    First week in April Grad Announcement Delivery (balances owed must be paid) 

    TBD Grad Bash

    April 24th 8 to 11 PM Prom (Tallahassee Automobile Museum) 

    April 30th Cap and gown delivery 

    May 12th @ 6:30 PM Convocation (Check-in begins promptly at 5:30. All seniors welcome, those being recognized will get letters but ALL may attend and participate to celebrate the accomplishments of this amazing senior class!) 

    May TBD - Senior Final Exams 

    May TBD - All Chromebooks/textbooks and fees/obligations must be cleared 

    May Senior Last Day - Field Day 

    May 19th (tentative) 12:00 P.M. to 1:45 P.M. Graduation Rehearsal (MANDATORY for ALL Seniors Participating in Graduation) 

    May 20 @ 7:00 P.M. Graduation @ Donald L Tucker Civic Center (check-in begins promptly at 5:30, 

    Doors for Spectators will open at 6:00 P.M.) 

  • We will communicate important senior information on the following outlets – Remind App (see below), Listserv, Senior Assemblies, Senior Website, and during Government/Economic and English classes. Seniors and their parents should both be on Listserv and the Remind App so important announcements are not missed. 

    To receive deadline reminders and other information, join the Senior Remind by texting the message @LIN2026 to 81010 

    OBLIGATIONS - ALL obligations, textbooks, and Chromebook must be paid/turned in or the senior’s final transcript will not be submitted and their diploma will not be issued. 

    BEHAVIOR / PARTICIPATION - Grad Bash is the ONLY school approved senior trip. Unacceptable behavior (including suspensions), excessive absences, and/or use or possession of drugs and/or alcohol at any Senior or School Event will prevent students from participating in ANY SENIOR EVENTS. 

    Congratulations! Have an AMAZING senior year – Your Senior Sponsors – Lindsay Bender, Rose Bennett, and Melissa Melnicoff 😊 

  •  OPTIONAL SENIOR EXPENSES 

    YEARBOOK: 

    Students may order online or bring cash/check made payable to Lincoln High School to Mrs. Melnicoff (204) 

    $75 if purchased by October 10 

    $85 October 11 – December 19 

    $90 December 20 – March 13 

    $95 March 14 - April 30 (While supplies last) 

    Order: Online at: wwww.yearbookforever.com 

    Online store closes April 30th. Afterward, check payable to LHS or exact change only. 

    Senior Yearbook Ads: Cost: $75 (Eighth-Page ad) Now through January 12 

    Order deadline 1/22/26 $125 (Quarter-Page ad) Now through January 12 

    FINAL AD Artwork $200 (Half-Page ad) Now through January 12 

    Submission 1/31/26 $350 (Full-Page ad) Now through January 12 

    Ads may be purchased online at www.yearbookforever.com. 

    Ad images should be uploaded there as well. 

     

    SR CLASS PANORAMIC PHOTO: Cost: $15, order online with BPI 

    PROM: Cost: TBD 

    HERFF JONES GRAD PACKAGES: Cost: Based on Package Ordered (www.herffjones.com) (announcements, senior gear, rings, etc) 

    CAP AND GOWN PHOTOS: Cost: Based on Package Ordered with BPI 

    GRAD BASH: Cost: TBD via e-funds, cash, check (payable to Lincoln High School), or money order – Senior Trip (includes admission, transportation, snack and drink. No meal provided) 

    GRADUATION PHOTOS: Cost: $10 and Up (order online at www.gradimages.com)