Announcements, Class Rings, misc.:

Josten's offers a variety of items for seniors & graduation. Please contact Josten's directly for any questions.

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Cap and Gown

Fill out the Google form to reserve your Cap, Gown, Stole and Tassel. Please note that in the form you will reserve the whole package, BUT you will only pick up and pay for what you need on the pick-up day (i.e. if you have a gown from a sibling, you would only pay for the accessories you need).

Payment will be made when you pick up your order on Cap & Gown distribution day on May 19th (all day) and May 20th (am).

Cap & Gown picture day photos

Seniors will have a cap & gown photo day on March 5, 2026. There are no picture retakes for this opportunity. This is free for our seniors to take and cap and gown props will be included in the photo, with the opportunity to purchase through the photographer.  Photo proofs are emailed directly to families, from the photographer, for purchase. 

Please contact Kemmetmueller Photography directly for more information.
Armstrong does not have these pictures for purchase.

Chromebook & Textbook Collection

Current 12th Grade Students:

• ALL students currently in 12th grade will return their Chromebooks, chargers, cases and textbooks to AHS before graduation.

• If you need a device for a summer program offered by Robbinsdale Area Schools, you will have access to a device at the summer site location.

• More details to come on collection dates and locations.  However, seniors must return their Chromebook, charger, case and textbooks to the AHS library media center by the last day of school.

After graduation, any Chromebooks, chargers, cases and books from students leaving Robbinsdale Area Schools can be returned to (District Media Service or Education Service Center).

Link for tickets coming soon!

2026 Graduation Honoree Teacher Speaker and Senior Speakers

Nominate a teacher that you would like to speak at graduation. If you are interested in giving a speech at graduation submit your transcript and video link.

Senior Speakers:

This year, any seniors that are interested in speaking will send us their video & written speech. This video will be reviewed by the administration team.

Senior Speakers videos must be submitted by 3 p.m. on Friday, April 10th (The full speech must be submitted. If you are unable to upload your video, send us a link to the video via google drive.

Speeches should last no more than 3-4 minutes. Keep in mind that this speech is a major moment in the Class of 2026, and a way to uplift and close out the senior year for the Class of 2026. Spend time thinking of the highlights of the senior class, and provide positive moments and encouraging words as we close out the senior class.

The speech that you submit if selected will be considered your final product and there can be no changes.

Seniors, what are your plans for next year?

Come for cake! All seniors are invited to the foyer during lunch (4th period). After telling us your future plans, we'll take a picture of you. You can hold up a pennant from your future college/university, or write down your plans on a white board if you are joining the military, working, taking a gap year, or traveling.

Follow your fellow seniors' plans on Instagram

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Class of 2026 Senior Future Plans

Use this link to Share what your plans are for after high school! Add information you would like shared on Instagram about your plans for after graduation and we will create a post along with your senior picture. Photos may also be used for a graduation video. Type your responses carefully as they will be used in your Instagram post. Please share your plans with us, even if you don't want a slide created that is posted on Instagram! Students make sure you are logged into your Rdale account to fill out the form.

Name Changes for Diploma and Graduation Program

Armstrong will use your legal name as it appears in Infinite Campus for printing your diploma and the graduation program.

You must submit this form if you want any corrections or additions to your name for your diploma and for the graduation program.

Students DO NOT need to submit this form if their name is already correct in Infinite Campus.

This form is due by Friday- April 10th!

Armstrong High School Prom Guidelines

TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE.

1. Bring your ticket  with you, in addition to an ID (school, state, or driver’s license).
2. Non-Armstrong guests MUST bring an ID with them. 
3. Guests will only be permitted to enter with the senior/junior who purchased their ticket.
4. Guests will be expected to follow all Armstrong High School rules and regulations.
5. Once a student enters prom, they will not be allowed to exit. A staff member may escort you outside in special circumstances. If a student chooses to leave the venue, they will not be readmitted.
6. All Armstrong High School rules apply at prom. This includes rules concerning both behavior and chemicals.
7. Prom is a formal event; conduct and attire that fits a formal event is expected.
8. There is not a secure or locked area for valuables, so plan ahead. Do not bring backpacks or large bags, as there will not be staff to watch them. Purses/bags will be searched at the entrance (back parking lot/staff entrance).  
9. Charge your phone beforehand, as we will not guard phones that are charging anywhere in the building. 
10. Be sure to secure a ride home before the end of the evening. Prom is over at 11:00pm sharp! We have been communicated that everyone will need to exit the building by 11:15pm as they will need to lock the doors and get ready for an event the next morning.  Do not wait until 11:00 to find a ride! 
11.  Absolutely no party buses!! Students will not be allowed in if they arrive on a party bus.

Pronunciation Guide for Graduation

Please fill out the pronunciation guide to help the staff we have reading names pronounce your name correctly at graduation. Seniors make sure you are logged into your Rdale account to fill out the form.

A long-standing tradition, the Senior Party is an opportunity for graduates to celebrate together, one last time in a safe, fun environment!

Date: Wednesday, May 27th

Location: Top Secret 

Time: 6:00 pm - Midnight

Tickets: $75

Senior Party Tickets are $75 and can be ordered HERE on the event ticket website.

Each month the Senior Party Planning Committee will be giving away two $20.00 Target gift cards via a drawing for people who have purchased tickets before May!

The Senior Party will be full of fun, games, food and $20,000 in prizes!  We want to make sure that all students that want to attend are able. If you have a student that will need financial assistance with the ticket price, please email armstrong.seniorparty@gmail.com

If you are interested in purchasing a yard sign they will be $20. You can purchase as part of a combo with an event ticket or order a sign individually in the event ticket area. Scroll to the Yard Signs tab below for more details.

Scholarships available! Please reach out to us at armstrong.seniorparty@gmail.com and we would love to help.

CHIPOTLE Dine to Donate on Wednesday, April 1st: 

Chipotle on Vicksburg in Plymouth from 4-8 pm.

Must show flyer or provide code on flyer for online order - 25% of sales will be donated!

Become a 2026 Senior Party Sponsor:  Your tax-deductible donation will be recognized in one the sponsor levels:  Sponsorship Letter, Sponsor Document

Amazon Gift Registry:  Donate a prize in support of these fabulous students! Use this link to access the gift registry and make a purchase.  (All gifts purchased are considered a 'gift-in-kind'. Any donors who wish to receive a 'gift-in-kind' letter for tax purposes should email armstrong.seniorparty@gmail.com and a letter will be emailed.)

Get Connected:  Stay up to date with all the Senior Party Planning!

Facebook: AHS Senior Party Class of 2026 - this will be a primary way we communicate with parent Instagram: @ahsseniorparty2026

Purchase your Senior Party Ticket!:  Tickets are on sale now!  CLICK HERE to PURCHASE. 

You can purchase a ticket for your AHS graduate and buy a congratulatory yard sign to celebrate their accomplishment. Each month, the purchased ticket will enter your name into a drawing for a giveaway of two $20 gift cards to popular local spots your students love!

• Senior Party Ticket: $75.00
• Yard sign: $20.00

Adult Only Fundraiser!: Details coming soon! 

Estimation Jars: This will be a station at the party for our seniors to enjoy!  Kids will make guesses about how many items are in each jar. Winners will be announced at the end of the evening

1. Fill the clear container/jar (medium or large container size) with the items of your choice that would be desired by a graduate 
2. Count the items prior to filling the jar and write the quantity on tape and place the the tape on the bottom of the plastic jar
3. Complete THIS FORM to indicate what you are including in the jar
4. Return the jar you created and filled at the senior party meetings or to a committee member

If you have questions or would like to reach out to us, please email armstrong.seniorparty@gmail.com

Thank you, 

Senior Party Planning Committee

Senior photos were due to be submitted by January 23, 2026 to be included in the yearbook.  If a photo was not submitted by the deadline the following will take place:

• We will use the school photo from this year. This is the photo on your school ID, which was taken on picture at the beginning of the school year.

• If this year's photo is not available, we will use your 11th grade photo if available.

• If neither is available, then we will leave your photo out of the yearbook.

Submit your senior portrait to the yearbook website.  Details can be found on the AHS Yearbook website. 

AHS yearbook website

Yearbook baby ads: 

Baby ads are printed messages from loved ones to seniors celebrating their graduation, published in the yearbook.  They include a short message (225 characters/spaces or less), and a baby photo.  Baby ads are $25.  Ad content and payment are through online submission only.

Please direct any questions to the students of the yearbook staff:  AHS_Yearbook@rdale.org

• LAST IN PERSON DAY FOR SENIORS is Thursday, May 28th.

• May 29th is an asynchronous day for all grades. All staff will attend graduation.

Purchase a senior class yard sign (class of 2024 example)

Senior parents volunteer to create these signs. Please email them directly for any questions and dispersement information.

armstrong.seniorparty@gmail.com 

LAST DAY TO ORDER A YARD SIGN is Sunday, March 29th! 

Click HERE to purchase. 

Yard signs will be available for pickup on Sat. April 18th and Sun. April 19th at AHS from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Sign pick up will be located in the lobby of the main entrance.