May 20, 2026
UPDATE (Wednesday, 2 p.m.): We continue to closely monitor Thursday’s weather forecast as we prepare for Henderson High School graduation ceremonies at Lion Stadium.
At this time, graduation is still planned for Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m. at Lion Stadium. Administrators are reviewing detailed weather data and working closely with Perry Weather, the same system used during athletic and outdoor events to help ensure the safety of students and guests during inclement weather.
Current forecasts indicate there may be opportunities Thursday evening to safely conduct the ceremony between passing weather conditions. While graduation currently remains scheduled for 8:00 p.m., the ceremony could begin slightly earlier or later depending on weather conditions.
Our goal is to safely hold graduation on Thursday evening and provide the Class of 2026 with the meaningful celebration they deserve. If weather conditions ultimately worsen to the point that it is unsafe to hold graduation Thursday night, contingency plans are already in place. These plans include moving the ceremony to Friday, either at Lion Stadium or the Rusk County Expo Center.
We appreciate everyone’s patience, flexibility, and understanding as we continue monitoring conditions and preparing for several possible scenarios. Any updates or schedule changes will be communicated through official Henderson ISD communication channels as soon as decisions are made.