Bethel Park High School's Class of 2026 will return to their elementary schools for Senior Clap-Out events before graduation on June 3, creating meaningful moments for graduating seniors, current students, and former teachers alike.
The celebrations bring graduating seniors back to walk the halls of their former elementary schools one final time, dressed in caps and gowns, while current students and staff applaud their achievements.
The tradition holds special significance for multiple groups within the school community. For graduating seniors, it offers a chance to revisit the place where their academic journey began and reflect on how far they've come. Current elementary students see firsthand examples of what they can achieve by meeting recent graduates who once sat in their classrooms. Former teachers and staff reconnect with students they taught years ago, witnessing the young adults they've become.
The events symbolize the full circle of education within the Bethel Park School District, connecting the earliest years of learning with the culmination of high school achievement. They also take on added poignancy this year as all elementary schools prepare to close before the opening of the new Bethel Park Elementary School in September.
Senior Clap-Out Schedule:
Monday, June 1:
- Memorial Elementary School: 1:30-2:45 p.m. I RSVP Here
- George Washington Elementary School: 2-3:15 p.m. I RSVP Here
Tuesday, June 2:
- William Penn Elementary School: 1:15-2:30 p.m. I RSVP Here
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary School: 2-3:15 p.m. I RSVP Here
- Benjamin Franklin Elementary School: 2:15-3:30 p.m. I RSVP Here
Parents and guardians are welcome to attend all events. Seniors wishing to participate should RSVP online right away or contact their respective elementary schools early next week.