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Senior Pictures are due by 12/12/25

SENIOR YEARBOOK PHOTO REQUIREMENTS

Congratulations seniors! Your senior portrait is an important part of commemorating your education at BHS. The following information will help you plan for your senior portraits and ensure that the photos in your yearbook are ones that you will treasure for a lifetime. Seniors will submit photos that meet the deadline and both the aesthetic and technical specifications of the yearbook. If you have not yet scheduled a sitting with a professional photographer, do so now if you intend to use one. Your school photo will be the default photo that is used if a portrait is not submitted by you.

 

SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHS SUBMITTED TO THE YEARBOOK MUST BE:

  • Preferably, a head & shoulders pose

  • 2.25” wide by 3” height at a resolution of 300 DPI

  • File format type .jpeg or .jpg

  • Do not send screen captures from your phone. The quality will not what it should be.
     

 

Please upload your senior portrait with JOSTENS site.

NOTE: Photographers uploading their clients’ photos may upload more than one at a time.

 

HELPFUL NOTES:

  • Do not cut the head/hairline at the top of the photo
  • No writing on the photos
  • We do not encourage taking prints from your photographer and scanning them, the quality is usually poor. Please have your photographer submit the image or send to you for submission.
  • The BHS Yearbook reserves the right to refuse a photo not meeting specifications.

Senior Quotes are due by 12/19/25
Senior quotes are back in the yearbook once again!

  1. Keep it classy / school appropriate.
  2. All quotes will be moderated. Inappropriate quotes will not make it into the yearbook. Please refrain from using URLs (website addresses).
  3. Please respond by FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19. This is optional, not mandatory.

CLASS OF 2026 GRADUATION

The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 is scheduled for:

Friday, May 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Don Adamson Field in Brainerd, MN.

Ceremony Details

  • Primary Venue: Don Adamson Field (Brainerd High School Football Field)
  • Inclement Weather Plan: If weather conditions are poor, the ceremony will be moved indoors to the Brainerd High School Gymnasium
  • Time: The event begins promptly at 7:00 PM. 

If you have any questions, please contact Markielly in the Student Success Center at markielly.anderson@isd181.org or 218-454-6298.

PRACTICE/REHEARSAL OVERVIEW

  • Mandatory Attendance: Seniors are generally required to attend this rehearsal to ensure the 7:00 PM ceremony runs smoothly.
  • Time: 1:00pm 
  • Location: Practice typically occurs at Don Adamson Field to walk through the seating arrangements.
  • What to Bring: Students usually do not need to wear their caps and gowns for the afternoon practice unless otherwise instructed by school administration.
  • Students who have earned cords and/or tassels will be able to purchase them ($5 each Cash) at this time.

PDA Ads for Seniors are due by 12/19/25
Parental Display of Affection ads - these are business card-sized ad spaces that parents can purchase to share, dedicate, and/or capture the celebration of your graduation from high school. Ads cost $40.00. Parents/Guardians, please fill out this Google Form by FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 if you would like to purchase one of these ads. Jostens


Payment will need to be sent or dropped off a the main office of the high school before February 13, 2026.

If you need to send a copy of your transcript to a college or potential employer, you need to create a Parchment account. Go to Parchment.com and sign up with a NON-SCHOOL email. DO NOT use your school email, as it will be deactivated shortly after graduation. Transcripts are free for Seniors until a few weeks after graduation, so make use of this service now!

**Important**
ACT scores are not automatically attached to your transcript. If you would like your ACT scores included with your transcript, you must email markielly.anderson@isd181.org BEFORE you submit your Parchment request.

Do you have questions about your post-high school plans? SchooLinks (www.schoolinks.com) is an all-in-one college and career readiness platform that helps students explore careers, plan coursework, and prepare for life after high school. Through personalized assessments, students identify their interests, strengths, and skills, which guide them in selecting a Warrior Pathway aligned with their future goals. The platform provides detailed information about related careers, educational requirements, and college programs, helping students connect their academic choices to real-world opportunities.  Students can also feel free to stop in the Student Success Center to schedule a meeting with their school counselor.  

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    Senior Pictures are due by 12/12/25

    SENIOR YEARBOOK PHOTO REQUIREMENTS

    Congratulations seniors! Your senior portrait is an important part of commemorating your education at BHS. The following information will help you plan for your senior portraits and ensure that the photos in your yearbook are ones that you will treasure for a lifetime. Seniors will submit photos that meet the deadline and both the aesthetic and technical specifications of the yearbook. If you have not yet scheduled a sitting with a professional photographer, do so now if you intend to use one. Your school photo will be the default photo that is used if a portrait is not submitted by you.

     

    SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHS SUBMITTED TO THE YEARBOOK MUST BE:

    • Preferably, a head & shoulders pose

    • 2.25” wide by 3” height at a resolution of 300 DPI

    • File format type .jpeg or .jpg

    • Do not send screen captures from your phone. The quality will not what it should be.
       

     

    Please upload your senior portrait with JOSTENS site.

    NOTE: Photographers uploading their clients’ photos may upload more than one at a time.

     

    HELPFUL NOTES:

    • Do not cut the head/hairline at the top of the photo
    • No writing on the photos
    • We do not encourage taking prints from your photographer and scanning them, the quality is usually poor. Please have your photographer submit the image or send to you for submission.
    • The BHS Yearbook reserves the right to refuse a photo not meeting specifications.

  • Senior Quotes are due by 12/19/25
    Senior quotes are back in the yearbook once again!

    1. Keep it classy / school appropriate.
    2. All quotes will be moderated. Inappropriate quotes will not make it into the yearbook. Please refrain from using URLs (website addresses).
    3. Please respond by FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19. This is optional, not mandatory.

  • CLASS OF 2026 GRADUATION

    The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 is scheduled for:

    Friday, May 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM at Don Adamson Field in Brainerd, MN.

    Ceremony Details

    • Primary Venue: Don Adamson Field (Brainerd High School Football Field)
    • Inclement Weather Plan: If weather conditions are poor, the ceremony will be moved indoors to the Brainerd High School Gymnasium
    • Time: The event begins promptly at 7:00 PM. 

    If you have any questions, please contact Markielly in the Student Success Center at markielly.anderson@isd181.org or 218-454-6298.

  • PRACTICE/REHEARSAL OVERVIEW

    • Mandatory Attendance: Seniors are generally required to attend this rehearsal to ensure the 7:00 PM ceremony runs smoothly.
    • Time: 1:00pm 
    • Location: Practice typically occurs at Don Adamson Field to walk through the seating arrangements.
    • What to Bring: Students usually do not need to wear their caps and gowns for the afternoon practice unless otherwise instructed by school administration.
    • Students who have earned cords and/or tassels will be able to purchase them ($5 each Cash) at this time.

  • PDA Ads for Seniors are due by 12/19/25
    Parental Display of Affection ads - these are business card-sized ad spaces that parents can purchase to share, dedicate, and/or capture the celebration of your graduation from high school. Ads cost $40.00. Parents/Guardians, please fill out this Google Form by FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 if you would like to purchase one of these ads. Jostens


    Payment will need to be sent or dropped off a the main office of the high school before February 13, 2026.

  • If you need to send a copy of your transcript to a college or potential employer, you need to create a Parchment account. Go to Parchment.com and sign up with a NON-SCHOOL email. DO NOT use your school email, as it will be deactivated shortly after graduation. Transcripts are free for Seniors until a few weeks after graduation, so make use of this service now!

    **Important**
    ACT scores are not automatically attached to your transcript. If you would like your ACT scores included with your transcript, you must email markielly.anderson@isd181.org BEFORE you submit your Parchment request.

  • Do you have questions about your post-high school plans? SchooLinks (www.schoolinks.com) is an all-in-one college and career readiness platform that helps students explore careers, plan coursework, and prepare for life after high school. Through personalized assessments, students identify their interests, strengths, and skills, which guide them in selecting a Warrior Pathway aligned with their future goals. The platform provides detailed information about related careers, educational requirements, and college programs, helping students connect their academic choices to real-world opportunities.  Students can also feel free to stop in the Student Success Center to schedule a meeting with their school counselor.