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Planning for Progress
District Planning for Progress

Pinellas County Schools hosted a series of community meetings across the district to share school-specific data and gather feedback on population and enrollment trends, facility planning and school utilization.

Senior Class

2026-2027 CHS Senior Information

The Graduating Class of 2027 Senior Sponsors are Ms. Alison Walker & Mrs. Carly Saren

Graduation Information: TBD  

All textbooks, technology, obligations, and graduation fees must be paid prior to participation. Graduation walking fees must be paid prior to participating in senior activities such as graduation and Senior Breakfast.

 Graduation Walking Fees: To participate in the graduation ceremony, you must pay a walking fee which covers the cost of diploma, diploma cover, and ceremony costs (facility, flowers, programs, and security). This fee does not cover your cap and gown. You can pay online at SchoolCash. Once online, look for Countryside Graduation Walking Fees. Fees will increase depending on when purchased following the progression below:

- September- December 2026 fees are $60 (+fees)

- January-March 2027 fees are $70 (+fees)

- April and May 2027 fees are $80 (+fees)

 Cap and Gown/Announcement Orders Meeting: Herff Jones representatives will be at CHS on Thursday

11/5 during the school day in the auditorium to go over ordering information.

Senior Order Date: Herff Jones will be on campus to assist students during lunch from 10:50am-11:30am on 11/12 & 11/13 with orders for both cap and gown and graduation announcements. You can also place your cap and gown order online through Herff Jones at www.HerffJonesTampaBay.com. Contact Herff Jones at (727) 545-3288.

 Cap and Gown Distribution: Thursday 4/22/27 during lunch in the concourse. Please bring a valid photo ID.

 Yearbooks and Senior Ads: Can be purchased on www.yearbookforever.com starting now.

The deadline for Senior Ads is 2/10/27. The cost of yearbooks:

- August until Thanksgiving Break are $70

- Thanksgiving Break until Winter Break are $75

- Winter Break until End of Year are $80

Senior Quote and Senior Baby pictures for Yearbook: Deadline to submit baby pictures is 12/11/26. They should be sent to Csideseniorbabypics@gmail.com  The deadline for senior quotes to be submitted is 2/1/27. Please use QR code found online to submit senior quotes.

Senior Panoramic Photo: 12/8/26 in the gymnasium. Seniors will be dismissed by intercom.

 Grad Bash at Universal Studios: 4/9/27 ticket prices are $220. We will be leaving the school at 1:30pm and returning 4/10/27 around 4am. This event will sell out so if you plan to attend, please purchase tickets ASAP on SchoolCash.

Senior Breakfast: Safety Harbor Resort and Spa on 4/30/2027. Business Casual attire is required. Tickets can be purchased through SchoolCash and prices will follow the progression below:

- September-December 2026 tickets are $35 (+fees)

- January-April 20th, 2027 tickets are $40 (+fees)

Junior/Senior Prom at Ruth Eckerd Hall: 4/16/27 at 7 p.m. Prom tickets will become available for purchase beginning in February 2027.  

Senior Portraits and Yearbook Pictures

CADY PREMIER PHOTOGRAPHY is the official photography partner of Countryside High School.  Deadline for senior pictures is 1/20/2027.

Senior yearbook photo sessions can be booked at www.cady.com/schedule.  There is a non-refundable sitting fee based on the session selected and picture appointments must be scheduled in advance.  Booking is open now! All sessions will include a formal yearbook photo, cap & gown photo and at least one casual image.

Pictures can also be taken on campus at CHS during a ROADSHOW:

Friday, November 20th during the school day!

Students must sign up at www.cady.com/schedule to reserve a spot

The Roadshow sitting fee is $29 for the simple session or $59 for the standard session.

(Casual scene options for ROADSHOWS include Timeless and Exposure.)
CHS contracts with CADY Premier Photography for all senior photos.

CADY studio address:

4899 W Waters Ave Suite F & G,

Tampa, FL 33634

Or

8950 Dr MLK Jr St N Suite 190

St. Petersburg, FL 33702

www.cady.com

Customer Service is available online via live chat, email or by phone.

Visit www.cady.com "Click Help" or call 678-722-3449

Need Helping Prepping for your session? 

Visit https://home.cady.com/senior-session-prep/

 

Seniors can make photography appointments (Tampa studio, the new studio in St. Pete or at CHS) online at www.cady.com/schedule

Additional information and process for senior photographs:

1.       All sessions are booked through CADY.  Appointments are not scheduled by the school or yearbook adviser.

2.       CADY provides all garments for yearbook tux or drape photos and cap & gown photos. Students provide outfits and props for their casual scenes.

3.       Senior Portraits are about capturing and celebrating who you are! Students will select tux or drape based on their preference and comfort level.

4.       Session Fees start at:  $29 paid online (Product is not included in the session fee.)

For more information visit : https://home.cady.com/cady-magazine/