09/02/2026
The 19th annual Boston Public Schools Summer Graduation Ceremony took place last week at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center. This celebration honors BPS students who weren’t able to participate in their school’s Commencement ceremonies in June as well as those who dedicated their summer to completing their coursework to become proud members of the Class of 2026.
Through summer school, credit recovery, and other summer learning opportunities, these students demonstrated resilience, determination, and a strong commitment to their future.
This summer, 219 students representing 30 high schools received their diplomas. One hundred twenty three of them attended the ceremony, with BPS officials, Boston School Committee members, elected officials, parents and families and school staff cheering them on.
A vital partner in this success is the BPS Office of Secondary Schools, which houses programming in Career and Technical Education; Educational Options; International Baccalaureate & Advanced Placement; Early College Programs; School Counseling Services; Postsecondary Initiatives & Partnerships; and the Reengagement Center. BPS established the Office of Secondary Schools to collaborate with leaders and their teams to offer a variety of academic and planning resources, develop strategies to accelerate students’ learning, and open access to advanced coursework and multiple pathways to high school completion and postsecondary entry.