Baccalaureate - Class of 2027
What Is Baccalaureate?
Baccalaureate is a ceremony to honor graduating seniors before graduation. It is open to all faiths and all families. For the families who attend, it is one of the most meaningful moments of senior year.
Important: This Is Parent-Led
The PTSA sponsored baccalaureate through the Class of 2026 and is not coordinating or funding it going forward.
For the Class of 2027 and beyond, baccalaureate only happens if parents step up to organize and fundraise for it. It is not a school event or a PTSA event. It is a community event, led by families who want to keep this tradition going.
Update: parents are stepping up. A group of parents is meeting with the PTSA to discuss the path forward for 2027.
2027 Baccalaureate Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | TBD |
| Time | TBD |
| Location | TBD (2026 was held at Hope Community Church, 2080 E Williams St, Apex) |
| Cost | TBD |
| Open to | All Class of 2027 seniors and their families, all faiths |
How You Can Help
Planning is in its early stages, and more hands are welcome — organizing, fundraising, day-of help, or anything in between. Many hands make light work.
If you would like to help, check the Class of 2027 Facebook group to connect with the parents organizing it.
What 2026 Looked Like
For reference, last year's baccalaureate was:
- Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
- Hope Community Church (2080 E Williams St, Apex, NC 27539)
- Open to all faiths
- Families were welcome to bring photographers
Why This Matters
Some traditions only survive if someone decides they are worth keeping. Baccalaureate is one of those, and Class of 2027 parents have already decided it is worth keeping.
It does not have to be expensive. It does not have to be complicated. It just has to happen.
If you want to be part of making it happen, check the Class of 2027 Facebook group.
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Last updated: July 30, 2026