New Hanover County Schools Announces Class of 2026 Graduation Schedule

New Hanover County Schools has released the graduation schedule for the Class of 2026. Ceremonies for the district's four traditional high schools are set for Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Trask Coliseum, located at 679 Wagoner Dr. in Wilmington. Ashley High School will hold its ceremony at 8:00 a.m., followed by Hoggard at 11:30 a.m., New Hanover at 3:00 p.m., and Laney at 6:30 p.m.

Graduation ceremonies for the district's non-traditional and specialty high schools will take place across several venues in May and early June. IBECHS will hold its ceremony on May 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Kenan Auditorium, 515 Wagoner Dr. On May 21, three schools will hold ceremonies: TPYA at 11:00 a.m. at Snipes Auditorium (2150 Chestnut St.), and both SEA-Tech at 3:00 p.m. and WECHS at 7:00 p.m. at the Wilson Center (703 N. 3rd St.).

The Career Readiness Academy at Mosley will hold its graduation on June 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Snipes Auditorium.