--- title: 6 Ways You Can Celebrate FIRST Signing Day on May 19 description: Celebrate FIRST Signing Day on May 19 by recognizing the achievements of the class of 2026 and exploring FIRST alumni resources. image: https://community.firstinspires.org/hubfs/fsd-2025.png --- *FIRST *Signing Day 2026 [*FIRST*® Signing Day](https://community.firstinspires.org/hubfs/web/resource/first-signing-day.pdf?hsLang=en) is almost here, and we can't wait to celebrate the class of 2026! On May 19, the *FIRST *community will come together and recognize graduating seniors and their accomplishments as part of *FIRST *Signing Day. By showing up and cheering these students on as they announce their next steps, we ensure they feel seen, supported, and empowered as they enter their next *FIRST *chapter: as *FIRST *alumni. Class of 2026, whether you’re continuing your education, starting your career, or forging your own unique path, we want to celebrate what’s next with you! 6 Way to Celebrate *FIRST *Signing Day Want to get in on the celebration? Check out 6 ways you can participate: 1. Schools & Teams: [Host a *FIRST *Signing Day](https://www.frc2468.org/first-signing-day) celebration to recognize your graduating students. 2. Schools & Teams: Make it loud on social media! Post photos, videos, and messages celebrating seniors. Make sure to use #FIRSTSigningDay or #FSD2026 and tag *FIRST*! [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/first_official_), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FIRSTOfficial), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/first-2), and [TikTok.](https://www.tiktok.com/@first_inspires) 3.  Recognize seniors at your next team meeting: Give shoutouts and celebrate their achievements. For example, consider having your seniors’ congratulation cards signed by the whole team! 4. Class of 2026: Use social media to share your next step and what’s ahead after graduation. We want to hear about your future goals and how your experience with *FIRST *has supported your journey. 5. Class of 2026: Explore [resources ](https://www.firstinspires.org/community/alumni)available to FIRST alumni including certifications, scholarships, and alumni groups. 6. Heading to 2026 *FIRST* Championship presented by BAE Systems? Stop by the *FIRST *Signing Day booth in the Innovation Faire to join the celebration in person! *FIRST *Graduation Cords And of course, remember to order your graduation cords so you can celebrate and showcase your *FIRST *experience on graduation day. *FIRST *graduation cords are available for purchase in the [*FIRST *Store](https://www.brandedstore.com/First/shop.axd/ViewBrand). Help us celebrate the class of 2026! Check out the [Alumni page](https://www.firstinspires.org/community/alumni) and [FIRST Signing Day page](https://community.firstinspires.org/hubfs/web/resource/first-signing-day.pdf?hsLang=en) to learn more.   ** [Alumni](https://community.firstinspires.org/topic/alumni), [Featured](https://community.firstinspires.org/topic/featured) #### Share it: [** ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://community.firstinspires.org/6-ways-you-can-celebrate-first-signing-day-on-may-19) [** ](https://twitter.com/share?url=https://community.firstinspires.org/6-ways-you-can-celebrate-first-signing-day-on-may-19) [** ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://community.firstinspires.org/6-ways-you-can-celebrate-first-signing-day-on-may-19) ![Default Author Image](https://community.firstinspires.org/hubfs/Community%20Blog%20v2/images/FIRST-author-icon.svg) Author [FIRST Staff](https://community.firstinspires.org/author/first) These blog posts have been contributed by members of *FIRST* staff. *FIRST* is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization headquartered in Manchester, N.H. ### Related Posts ** [FRC](https://community.firstinspires.org/topic/frc) Thank You For An Outstanding FIRST Championship! April 28, 2025 ** [Alumni](https://community.firstinspires.org/topic/alumni), [STEM for Everyone](https://community.firstinspires.org/topic/stem-for-everyone), [Volunteers](https://community.firstinspires.org/topic/volunteers), [Featured](https://community.firstinspires.org/topic/featured) Celebrating the 2025 FIRST Volunteer of the Year Award Recipients August 1, 2025 ** [Volunteers](https://community.firstinspires.org/topic/volunteers) Welcome, 2022-2023 FIRST AmeriCorps Program Members! February 10, 2023 ![](https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1200203950045814&ev=PageView&noscript=1) ![](https://ct.pinterest.com/v3/?tid=2615041699514&noscript=1) ![](https://ct.pinterest.com/v3/?tid=2615041699514&event=PageVisit&noscript=1)