Timeline of Events 8th Grade - Class of 2026
Milton Brunson’s Class of 2026
Timeline of Events
$275.00 Graduation Fee Deadline………………………………………………………….…….Friday, May 1, 2026
$275.00 Fee Includes: Cap/Gown/Tassel Class T-shirt Autograph Book Luncheon Class Field Trips 1 Ribbon Graduation Gift Bag Graduation Materials
*A late fee of $25.00 will be applied to any payments after May 1, 2026, until May 8, 2026 Fee Deadline.*
Ribbon Pinning Ceremony ………………………………………………………………….Thursday, May 28, 2026
Milton R. Brunson School 932 N. Central Ave Chicago, IL 60651 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Students exhibiting behavior problems will not be invited to the pinning ceremony. Students who are denied ribbon pinning participation will not receive a refund. They will get their ribbon after the ceremony. Students are required to report to school as if it were a normal day.
Class of 2026 Trip # 1............................................................................................................Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Waveland Bowling 3700 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Class of 2026 Trip # 2............................................................................................................Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Dave & Busters 9870 Berwyn Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Transportation will be provided from the school to and from the location. The class trip is for students only. Students exhibiting behavior problems will not be invited to the class trip. Students who are denied participation will receive a refund for the CLASS TRIP PORTION ONLY. Students are required to report to school as if it were a typical day to board the bus for the class trip.
Luncheon………………… ……………………………………………………………...…Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Chicago Signature Luncheon Cruise 600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Transportation will be provided from the school to and from the banquet location. The luncheon is for students only. Students exhibiting behavior problems will not be invited to the luncheon. Students who are denied luncheon participation will receive a refund for the LUNCHEON PORTION ONLY. Students are required to report to school as if it were a normal day.
Cap & Gown Distribution………………………………………………..…………...…...……Friday, May 29, 2026
Students will receive the following: cap, gown, tassel,
Students must attend school on this day to receive graduation materials and a cap and gown. Parents will not be permitted to come during the school day to pick up graduation materials. If the student is absent, they will receive their cap and gown on graduation day.
Graduation………………………………………………………………………………………Monday, June 1, 2026
School Gymnasium 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the graduation. Graduation will begin on time. Latecomers will be allowed to enter the auditorium once all graduates have marched and are seated. Students exhibiting behavior problems will not be invited to the graduation. Students not meeting the state’s minimum requirements for graduation will not march on June 1, 2026.