Oglethorpe County School System
“Excellence for every student, every day!”
Sharing a message from Dr. Kanya Cornish, Assistant Superintendent.
Due to the threat of bad weather tonight, the Classic Center will open the doors on both the sides under the awnings, instead of the front doors at 6:30 PM.
The students did a great job at practice today. Here is a picture, so you have a visual of the students on the stage.
All event parking is via Thomas Street. This area will become congested - please plan accordingly!
Just a reminder that EVERYONE must have a ticket - ages 1 day and up! No balloons or noise makers or confetti poppers are allowed.
At the end, please remain seated until all graduates have exited the theatre. You will reunite with your graduate either in the lobby or the atrium.
All seniors must ride the bus to the Classic Center. Students will leave with their family after graduation.
After graduation, feel free to go back into the theatre for photos! Backdrops are set up in the atrium and the lobby.
Looking forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 tonight!
Isaiah Ross is a member of the Class of 2026!
Isaiah has been an active member of the National Honor Society and National Beta Club. He completed the business pathway and is a 2-year work-based learning student - working for the school district's Finance Department.
Academically, Isaiah is a 4-year honor roll student, completing high school in the top 10% of his class. He was also a recipient of the Georgia Certificate of Merit award.
Isaiah is a 4-year varsity basketball player and was the team captain his senior year. In 2026, he was awarded the Varsity Basketball Leadership Award. Outside of school, he volunteers at his church - Ebenezer Baptist Church West and in the local community.
In the fall, he will attend Georgia Southern University, majoring in finance.
Congratulations Isaiah - Class of 2026!
Elin Turner is a member of the Class of 2026!
Elin has made the most of her four years at OCHS, excelling as a three-sport athlete in cross country, basketball, and track and field. She has earned numerous all-region honors across all three sports, reflecting her dedication and competitive spirit.
Beyond athletics, Elin has distinguished herself academically and in her community. She was a 2024 GHP nominee, a National Certificate of Merit recipient, a member of the National Honor Society, and is the 2-time president of OCHS’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Elin is also an accomplished pianist and serves as the praise team leader for her youth group at Lexington Baptist Church.
In the fall, Elin plans to attend Berry College, where she will continue her academic journey and take her talents to the collegiate track and field stage.
Congratulations Elin - Class of 2026!
The high school graduation will be livestreamed tomorrow, Friday, May 22, beginning at 8:00 pm. Please view at the following link:
https://tinyurl.com/OCHSGraduation26
https://tinyurl.com/OCHSGraduation26
Cole Faust is a member of the Class of 2026!
Cole has been active in Beta Club, NHS, FCA, and FFA. He is a recipient of the Georgia Certificate of Merit.
In FFA, Cole participated in individual and team Career Development Events. In his senior year, he placed first in the State Tractor Driving and Maintenance CDE.
He has been in the Work Based Learning program for two years where he has gained valuable work experience while working for CW Plantation.
In the fall, Cole plans to attend Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College to pursue a degree in Agribusiness.
Congratulations Cole - Class of 2026!
Good afternoon!
We are looking forward to celebrating our Class of 2026!
Included with this message is a graduation flyer that has all the information you need for tomorrow night! Please be sure that your guests that are attending are aware of all the procedures!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions!
Hopefully the extra 2 tickets today helped!
Beverley Levine
Introducing the Class of 2026!
Cory Tillman is a member of the class of 2026!
Cory has lettered in varsity track and varsity cross country all four years of high school. He has been a member of FCA, Beta Club, Science Olympiad, and is member of the National Honor Society. He completed his Eagle Scout rank during senior year.
Cory will attend Berry College in the Fall and has received several academic scholarships, including the WinShape Scholarship, a Christian-based leadership program. He is majoring in Biology and intends to pursue medical school to study sports medicine.
Congratulations Cory - Class of 2026!
Tripp White is a member of the Class of 2026!
Tripp has been active in baseball throughout his high school years. He has been working at the Oglethorpe County Recreation Department thru the work-based learning program & volunteering his time coaching with Oglethorpe County Little League.
In the fall, Tripp plans to attend Andrew College to play baseball & plans to major in Agribusiness.
Congratulations Tripp - Class of 2026!
For those interested in Special Education HomeSchool opportunities, a meeting is being held on Friday, May 29th at Central Office!
Lyla Bryant is a member of the Class of 2026!
Lyla has been active in Marching Band for 4 years, 3 years as percussion captain; Concert Band for 4 years; Beta Club for 3 years; FCCLA for 2 years, finishing 2nd in region, 2nd in state and headed to Nationals in July 2026 for Interior Design; and 4 years in 4-H, 3 years on board.
In the fall, she plans to attend Mercer University majoring in Biology with a concentration in Pre-Pharmacy.
Congratulations Lyla - Class of 2026!
Ke’Mauri Brown is a member of the Class of 2026!
Ke’Mauri has been active in various sports throughout his high school years. He was a member of the OCHS Track and Field team all four years of High School, placing in the State Championship each year. He proudly placed 4th in Long Jump at the State Level this year. He also participated in football for one year and basketball for three years.
He enjoys working out, spending time with family and friends and plans to further his Track and Field activities at the college level in the fall, while pursuing a degree as a Physical Education Teacher.
Congratulations Ke’Mauri - Class of 2026!
Due to the potential for bad weather on Friday night, OCHS graduation will take place at the Classic Center on Friday, May 22nd at 8:00 PM in the theatre. The doors will open at 6:30 pm. Seating is on a first come first serve basis. Everyone entering the theatre must have their own ticket, regardless of age. Students will be given tickets after graduation practice.
There are several options for parking in Athens for graduation. Parking at the Classic Center parking deck will be at a flat rate of $15.00 for event parking. The deck is located at the back of the Classic Center. Other deck parking (on Washington Street) will be at a rate of $2.00 per hour. There is also some metered parking on the street, at a cost of $3.00 per hour. We do not want anyone to be denied the chance to attend graduation. If you are not able to pay the parking fee, please call our central office (706-743-8128) for a parking permit.
The Classic Center does not allow air horns or balloons. If you plan to bring balloons, these need to be left outside or in your vehicle. Balloons may not be brought into the building.
The Classic Center will require all those entering to go through a weapons detection device. No food or drink may be brought into the facility.
We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026!
Update: Senior parents got information on ticket distribution, but as we are getting a lot of questions: Each graduate will be given 11 tickets after graduation practice.
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Please check back for additional items added frequently!
Please check back for additional items added frequently!
Kyler McCannon is a member of the Class of 2026!
Kyler has been active as a peer intern in the WBL program. He has been on the President’s List for straight A’s all 4 years of his high school career. He will proudly be graduating with Honors.
Kyler plans to pursue a career as an Animal Caretaker and Trainer.
Congratulations Kyler - Class of 2026!
Jodie McKinney is a member of the Class of 2026!
She lettered in Varsity Softball her Freshman & Sophomore years and has been active in the Work Base Learning Program her Junior & Senior years.
In the fall Jodie plans to attend Athens Technical College for Business Management.
Congratulations Jodie - Class of 2026!
We are pleased to partner with Open Hand to provide free breakfast and lunch meals to our students throughout the summer. Meal delivery will begin June 1.
Seven breakfasts and seven lunches will be delivered weekly to the homes of families who sign up. Meals are available for all children in the home under the age of 18, regardless of income.
Please review the flyer for complete details or sign up through the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/yc4dyh4u.
If you need assistance completing the forms, please contact Kasey Taylor, our Parent Mentor, at KTaylor@oglethorpe.k12.ga.us, or visit the Family Resource Hub Facebook page, or check your school family “Room.” You may also contact Ms. Taylor directly at 706-743-7930.
Seven breakfasts and seven lunches will be delivered weekly to the homes of families who sign up. Meals are available for all children in the home under the age of 18, regardless of income.
Please review the flyer for complete details or sign up through the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/yc4dyh4u.
If you need assistance completing the forms, please contact Kasey Taylor, our Parent Mentor, at KTaylor@oglethorpe.k12.ga.us, or visit the Family Resource Hub Facebook page, or check your school family “Room.” You may also contact Ms. Taylor directly at 706-743-7930.
OCHS is hosting a Summer 2 Mile Race on Saturday, June 27th to benefit high school and middle school cross country teams. The race will be held on the brand new course at OCMS - 270 Buddy Faust Road, Lexington!
Please register at the following link: https://ga.milesplit.com/meets/750002-fast-feet-xc-summer-series-at-oglethorpe-county-2026/info
Blaise Caldwell is a member of the class of 2026.
Blaise is a National Beta Club member and an Honor Roll student. He was awarded UGA's Georgia Certificate of Merit in 2025 and named to the President’s List in 2024.
Blaise has participated in work-based learning, working first at G Brand BBQ, then at Blazer’s of Lexington.
Blaise plans to attend Athens Technical College in the fall to pursue a degree as a Networking Specialist.
Congratulations Blaise - Class of 2026!
