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What was the song of the summer 2026?

If it wasn’t “Choosing Texas” or “Midnight Sun”, others suggested a variety of songs as well as pushed back on the question a bit, suggesting there was no shared song at all:

Alternative Songs: Suggested alternative songs of the summer include “I Fought The Law and The Law Won,” “Silver Jubilee” by Audrey Hobert, “Broadway Girls” by Morgan Wallen and Lil Durk, “Missed Call” by Treaty Oak Revival, “Only U” by PartyNextDoor, “I can’t love you anymore” by Morgan Wallen and Ella Langley, “Road Trips” by Drake, “Cinderella” by Mac Miller, “Choosing Texas,” “Earrings” by Malcolm Todd, “Black Beatles,” “Boston” by Stella Lefty, “Doom” by Steve Lacy, and tracks from Drake’s album Iceman.
General Preferences: Broad nominations included country music broadly and a sense that it was between previously considered tracks.
No Alternative: Several respondents indicated they had no alternative song, stating “nope,” “idk,” “no,” “NA,” “none,” or that they did not have a song of the summer.

What were the trends of 2026 that AHS students enjoyed?
Fashion and Style: Enjoyed the return of coral and teal, various fashion items, dressing in the Carolyn Bessette Kennedy (“CBK”) look, Brandy Melville bright colors, flip-flops, and fulani braids.
Activities and Hobbies: Appreciated pickleball, fishing, making TikToks, going to the movies, morning walks with iced coffees, going to the pool, shopping, and being more impulsive and whimsical.
Food, Media, and Collectibles: Liked the Unicorn Frappuccino, recent albums from BTS and Olivia Rodrigo, Gucci Morty, 2016 throwbacks, the dances, spider-man jumping, Ebike summer, Nee Dohs, and squishies.
What made the Summer of 2026 fun?
Social Connections: Spending quality time with friends, partners, and family, including socializing, going on trips together, and enjoying the final summer before senior year.
Travel and Leisure: Taking vacations and trips to various destinations such as California, Florida, Greece, New York, and the beach, alongside having ample free time for relaxation, sleep, and outdoor activities.
Freedom from School: Enjoying a break from academic responsibilities, having no school work, and experiencing overall freedom.
Hobbies, Sports, and Work: Engaging in sports, music, theater, movies, concerts, and hobbies, as well as working jobs to earn money, buy a car, and stay productive.All results pulled from a poll of 100 AHS students in 9th, 11th, and 12th grade. Poll administered between Sept 15th and 22nd.