Following their memorable graduation ceremony, Southern Aroostook High School seniors kept the celebration going at Project Graduation 2026. This incredible event would not have been possible without the overwhelming generosity of our area businesses and community partners.
Project Graduation is organized entirely by a dedicated volunteer group of parents, staff, and community members. The ultimate goal is to provide our graduating seniors with a fun, all-night, completely safe, supervised, and alcohol- and drug-free environment to celebrate their achievements together one last time. Thanks to our local donors, this year's event was a massive success!
Because of the financial support and prize donations from our community, the seniors were treated to an action-packed night:
Commemorative T-Shirts & Hoodies: Every senior received a custom Class of 2026 Project Graduation hoodie to wear during the event and keep as a lifelong memento.
An Epic Feast: Local support allowed us to provide an incredible spread of food and treats not just for the seniors, but also for their guests, parents, and the volunteers who stayed up all night to run the event.
Games : The Southern Aroostook gymnasium was alive with energy as students and guests faced off in cornhole matches, volleyball, basketball, and various party games.
Massive Prize Drawings: The excitement peaked during the prize drawings, where graduates walked away with fantastic gifts, including highly coveted concert tickets generously provided by 94.7 KIXX FM!
Our Class of 2026 Project Graduation Sponsors
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the following businesses, organizations, and individuals. Your investment in our youth ensures that our graduates are celebrated safely and community-wide:
RSU 50 Board
F.A. Peabody Company
First Choice Realty
Katahdin Federal Credit Union
Katahdin Trust Company
The County Federal Credit Union
R.C. Logging
Stiles Construction
Bates Fuel
Dead River Company
York’s of Houlton
Andy’s IGA
Beals Country Store
Condon’s Market
Ellis Market
Hannaford
Jerry’s Foodstore
Domino’s
Mimi’s Cook Nook
Pizza Hut
Tang’s Chinese Restaurant
The Pastry Corner
The Slice
94.7 KIXX FM
The Temple Theater
An event of this scale requires an immense amount of coordination, but most importantly, it requires the backing of a community that cares. Our local businesses and organizations consistently step up year after year to ensure our kids are celebrated and kept safe. We are deeply grateful.
To everyone who donated food, funds, prizes, or hours of volunteer service: Thank you! Your generosity ensured that the Class of 2026 closed their high school chapters with laughter, amazing prizes, and beautiful memories.