Graduation
| Class of 2026 Graduation Friday, May 22, 2026 7:30pm Maiden High School Thomas E. Brown Stadium |
MHS Graduation Events & Information
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Date: Wednesday, April 22nd immediately after school (2:45 p.m.)
Location: Seminar Room
Contact with questions: Kelly_Shehan@catawbaschools.net -
Date: Thursday, May 14th during 4th period (1:45pm)
Location: MHS Gymnasium – Seniors on campus will report to 4th period and then leave class at 1:45pm to go to the gym.
Information: Seniors must attend this practice. This is a practice for Awards Day AND Inside Graduation (in the case of rain)
Contact with questions: shannon_vanspanje@catawbaschools.net (Guidance Counselor) -
Date: Thursday, May 14th from 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: MHS Football Field
Information: This event is sponsored by the MHS Athletic Boosters as a celebration for seniors. There will be free food and games and a time to hang out one last time as a class. Please wear an MHS shirt or a shirt to indicate your future plans! We hope to get lots of photos to share with seniors and parents.
Contact with questions: Zindy_Wilfong@catawbaschools.net -
Date: Thursday, May 14th during 4th period (1:45pm)
Location: MHS Gymnasium – Seniors on campus will report to 4th period and then leave class at 1:45pm to go to the gym.
Information: Seniors must attend this practice. This is a practice for Awards Day AND Inside Graduation (in the case of rain)
Contact with questions: shannon_vanspanje@catawbaschools.net (Media Coordinator) -
Date: Friday, May 1st during 1st period
Location: Seniors will assemble in the front lobby when announced
Information: Seniors should wear a Maiden t-shirt or dress in school colors
Contact with questions: Christie_Moza@catawbaschools.net -
Date: Friday, May 1st during Pitchfork (10:33am-11:03am)
Location: MHS Auditorium
Information: Any senior who plans to participate in the graduation ceremony MUST attend this meeting! Staff members will go over proper attire, etiquette, procedures, and dates/times for all senior obligations for the remainder of the year.
Make-up Meeting: If you cannot attend the May 1st meeting, you MUST contact Mrs. Richardson. You will be requried to attend the make-up meeting on Friday, May 8th after school (2:40pm) in Room #601
Contact with questions: Bobbi_Richardson@catawbaschools.net -
Date: Monday, May 11th during Pitchfork (10:33am-11:03am)
Location: Seniors should report to HOMEROOM first for instructions, and then they will proceed to pickup items in the Media Center
Information:Students who did not pre-order a yearbook can purchase one on this day for $90.00 (limited supply available)
Contact with questions: Elizabeth_Taylor@catawbaschools.net (yearbook advisor) -
Date: Monday, May 11th during Pitchfork (10:33am-11:03am)
Location: Seniors should report to HOMEROOM first for instructions, and then they will proceed to the Media Center to turn in their Chromebooks (with CHARGER & PROTECTIVE SHELL). Students should check their email for a list of any other items or books they owe to the media center.
Information: ONLY SENIORS WHO DO NOT HAVE EXAMS WILL TURN IN THEIR CHROMEBOOKS ON THIS DAY! Seniors will exams will turn in their Chromebooks immediately after their last exam. All Chromebooks, Chargers, Books, Calculators, etc. must by turned in or fines paid prior to Graduation practice!
Contact with questions: Jennifer_Pendley@catawbaschools.net (Media Coordinator)
Graduation Requirements
The Catawba County Board of Education requires students to obtain 28 units of credit, including all graduation requirements established by the North Carolina State Board of Education, to earn a high school diploma.
All Catawba County traditional high schools operate on a 4 x 4 Block Schedule meaning that all students are enrolled in four 90-minute classes during the fall semester and four new 90-minute classes during the spring semester. At the conclusion of each semester, one unit of credit is earned for every class in which the student’s final semester average is 60 or higher. Each student has the potential of earning 4 units of credit per semester for a total of 8 units of credit each year and 32 credits over the span of 4 years.
Promotion and Graduation Requirements
| Grade | # of Credits |
| Sophomore | 6 credits |
| Junior | 13 credits |
| Senior | 20 credits |
| Graduation | 28 credits |
Note: Unless otherwise directed by the NC General Statute or the NC State Board of Education, all students are required to meet the graduation requirements that were in place the year the student entered the ninth grade.