Congratulations Hermiston High School Class of 2026
Hermiston High School held its Class of 2026 commencement ceremony last night at the Toyota Center in Kennewick, WA, celebrating 376 graduates as they completed one of the most important milestones of their lives.
The Class of 2026 demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Among this year's graduates, 43 students earned an Honors Diploma — the district's most rigorous academic distinction — and 95 seniors graduated with honors. Students completed 241 Programs of Study, a 19.9% increase from the previous year, reflecting growing engagement in career and technical pathways. Sixteen graduates have met qualifications for enlistment in a branch of the U.S. military.