Graduation is one of those days that carries a little bit of everything.

There are proud smiles, teary hugs, families soaking in every moment, teachers trying to hold it together, and seniors standing at the edge of something new. It is both an ending and a beginning, and for the Class of 2026, it was a day filled with joy, gratitude, and so much Panther pride.

These students have grown up in a community that has known them by name and by story. We have watched them learn, lead, laugh, challenge themselves, encourage one another, and become exactly who they are meant to be. Each graduate leaves TIS with their own path ahead, but also with the steady foundation of a school community that has believed in them along the way.

To the Class of 2026: we are so proud of you. Proud of your accomplishments, proud of your growth, proud of your individuality, and proud of the way you have left your mark on The Independent School.

No matter where you go next, TIS will always be part of your story, and you will always be part of ours.

Families, a full gallery of graduation photos is available on Smugmug.

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