Knox County Schools
congratulations
graduates
#KCSGrads2026
Knox County Schools will host commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2026 at high school campuses. These ceremonies will take place from May 14 through May 21, and a complete schedule is available below or can be downloaded.
Graduations will be streamed via knoxgrads.com, and archived videos will also be available on the KCSTV YouTube channel.
In the event of inclement weather, every effort will be made to reschedule postponed ceremonies within 48 hours of their original date.
VALEDICTORIANS / SALUTATORIANS
The academic leaders for each school have been announced. We are so proud of their accomplishments and thankful for the community that have helped these students be so successful.
Class of 2026 Commencement Schedule
School
Day, Time & Location
K.A.E.C.
Thursday, May 14 – 1 p.m. – K.A.E.C. Gym
Karns High
Thursday, May 14 – 5:30 p.m. – Karns Field
Bearden High
Thursday, May 14 – 8 p.m. – Bearden Field
Ridgedale
Friday, May 15 – 1 p.m. – Ridgedale Gym
Gibbs High
Friday, May 15 – 5:30 p.m. – Gibbs Field
Powell High
Friday, May 15 – 8 p.m. – Powell Field
Austin-East Magnet High
Saturday, May 16 – 9 a.m. – Austin-East Field
Knox County Virtual School
Saturday, May 16 – Noon – Bearden Auditorium
Paul Kelley Volunteer Academy
Saturday, May 16 – 4 p.m. – Bearden Field
L&N STEM Academy
Saturday, May 16 – 6 p.m. – Bearden Field
Career Magnet Academy
Saturday, May 16 – 8 p.m. – Bearden Field
Farragut High
Sunday, May 17 – 7 p.m. – Farragut Field
Hardin Valley Academy
Monday, May 18 – 7 p.m. – Hardin Valley Field
Carter High
Tuesday, May 19 – 5:30 p.m. – Carter Field
Central High
Tuesday, May 19 – 8 p.m. – Central Field
Fulton High
Wednesday, May 20 – 5:30 p.m. – Fulton Field
Halls High
Wednesday, May 20 – 8 p.m. – Halls Field
South-Doyle High
Thursday, May 21 – 5:30 p.m. – South-Doyle Field
West High
Thursday, May 21 – 8 p.m. – West Field