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Senior News - September 2026

Posted Date: 09/10/26 (09:00 AM)
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Class of 2027 Senior Scoop

September 2026

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There’s a lot happening for the Class of 2027! Save these upcoming dates and stay connected through the Senior Hub for senior events, deadlines and important information.
 

Senior Panoramic Picture | September 23

It’s time for the Class of 2027 Senior Panoramic Picture!

Seniors should wear their senior shirt, a West Mesquite T-shirt, or an orange or black T-shirt for the photo.

Panoramic Pictures will be for purchase Thursday September 24 during all lunches or you can order online www.goldbeckcompany.com. 
A promotional graphic for a senior panoramic picture event scheduled for Wednesday, September 23 at 10:30 AM, featuring a faded crowd background.
 

Homecoming 2026

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Senior Crafternoon

September 16 | 4–7 PM | B200
Paint your senior jeans, design your senior square and spend the afternoon making senior memories with friends.
Crafternoon is included with the Senior Bundle, or seniors can drop in for a $5 supply fee.

Homecoming Court Interest Meeting | September 22

Interested in representing the Class of 2027 on Senior Homecoming Court? Seniors who want to run must attend the mandatory interest meeting on September 22 in B200 after school. 

Students who do not make plans to attend the interest meeting will not be placed on the nomination ballot.

More information about applications, campaigning and important dates will be shared at the meeting.
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DIY Mum Workshops | September 23 & 30


4:00–7 PM | D201
Skip the expensive custom mum and make your own on campus! Students can create and customize their Homecoming mum with supplies provided during our two mum-making afternoons.
Supply Fee: $20
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Spirit Dress Days | October 5-9

Show your Wrangler spirit and join us for upcoming campus spirit dress days! Seniors, this is your FINAL high school HoCo, so show up, have fun and help bring the energy to the Westside.

All spirit day outfits must follow school-appropriate dress expectations. Students who choose not to participate in the themed dress day should report to school in standardized dress.

Homecoming Dance | A Night Under the Stars

October 10 | 7–11 PM | WMHS Gym

Presale Tickets: $30 | September 21–October 9
Tickets at the Door: $50

Students bringing a date who does not attend WMHS must complete a Non-WMHS Student Date Form, available in the Front Office or D201.

Dress Code Reminder: Homecoming is a semi-formal event. All students and guests must follow Homecoming dress code guidelines. Students may be denied entry for inappropriate dress.
Homecoming dress code guidelines
 

Senior Portraits

Senior Roadshow | October 7

Still need your senior yearbook portrait? The Senior Roadshow brings CADY to West Mesquite for an on-campus opportunity to complete your senior portraits without traveling to the studio.

Appointments are required. No walk-ins accepted.


Remember: Seniors must be photographed by CADY to be included in the yearbook.
Deadline to be photographed is November 30.
 

Senior Bundle

Senior Bundle Graphic with pricing and payment plan.

Available through December 18

Senior Bundles include many of our Class of 2027 activities and senior experiences throughout the year!

Bundle A, which includes a yearbook, must be purchased by September 18 to lock in the current bundle price. 

Beginning September 19, the price of Bundle A will increase to reflect the yearbook price increase.

Payment plans are still available! You can continue making payments through December 18, but don’t wait until the final deadline to get started. 

Sign up early to spread out your payments and make senior year a little easier on the wallet.

Make the memories. Share your photos. Buy a yearbook

Lock In Your Yearbook for $50

The 2026–2027 West Mesquite Yearbook is currently $50, but hurry! Prices increase September 19! 

 

Celebrate Your Senior

Senior Tribute Ads start at just $55! 

Purchase and design a personalized ad with your favorite photos and a special message to celebrate everything your senior has accomplished and the memories they’ve made along the way.

 
A promotional poster asks, "want to see your photos in the yearbook," above yearbook spreads and a camera.

Your Photos Could be in the Yearbook!

Have great photos from West Mesquite events, games, activities or student life? 

Send them our way! 

Upload your high-resolution photos for the yearbook staff to consider for this year’s book.

From the stands to the sidelines and everything in between, help us capture more of the moments that make up the Westside story.


Photo submission does not guarantee publication.

Contact information

Lead Counselor: Mistie McClelland
MMMcClelland@mesquiteisd.org

Senior Sponsor: Kristen Haywood
Khaywood2@mesquiteisd.org

Advanced Academics Specialist
Sam Parker | SParker2@mesquiteisd.org
Senior Principal: Dr. Faulkner
SFaulkner@mesquiteisd.org

Ticket Booth | Student Fees
Griselda Rodriguez | grodriguez4@mesquiteisd.org