Senior Graduation Information
Graduation Information
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m., Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Where: UW Alaska Airlines Arena
Tickets:
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There is plenty of seating at Alaska Airlines Arena. As a result, we will not be issuing tickets for graduation unless you require ADA seating. Seating will be first come, first selected.
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If you require ADA seating, graduates, please click to complete this brief form (coming soon). Only LWSD students can access this form so please collaborate with your family.
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Parking information (coming soon)
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Additional Information:
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Guests can bring personal items into the arena.
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Guests should adhere to UW’s clear bag policy. Bags will be checked for prohibited items at entry (purses, backpacks, and diaper bags, etc.).
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Flowers are allowed.
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Empty water bottles are OK and encouraged for guests to bring.
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NO balloons, firearms, or alcohol.
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Concessions will be available.
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No other food/drink allowed
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- Student expectations:
- Arrive wearing their caps & gowns (drop off location & time will follow)
- Professional dress under gowns
- Arrive on time
- No bags – unfortunately, there is no storage for these items
- Pictures
- Pictures will be taken by GradImages.
- GradImages will contact families directly to place orders.
Upcoming Events
January 7, 2026 - Senior Yearbook pictures, quotes, etc. are due. See information below.
January 31, 2026 - Verify your name for diploma. Fill out this form no later than January 31st.
May 30, 2026 - Senior Prom
June 16, 2026, 7:30 p.m. - Graduation @ UW Alaska Airlines Arena.
Letter of Recommendation Forms
Letter of Recommendation Request
- Tips and Student Self-Evaluation tool
- Reach out to your Counselor with any questions.
Cap & Gown Questions for Jostens
Jostens is LWHS's official Cap & Gown Supplier.
Click here to place your Cap & Gown Orders
- QUESTIONS about Cap & Gowns? Please contact Jostens directly. They are happy to help!
Email Jostenspnw@jostens.com or call 360-653-9102
SENIORS - VERIFY YOUR NAME FOR DIPLOMA & PROGRAM BY JAN 30!
Unlike transcripts, diplomas do not have to have your legal name printed. For example, if you go by your middle name rather than your legal first name, that can be reflected on your diploma. Or, if your last name is hyphenated but you only use one of the names on a regular basis, you can update that.
If you would like your name printed differently on your diploma than it is shown in Skyward, please fill out this form no later than January 31st. Students must login with your LWSD.ORG email in order to FILL OUT THIS FORM.
Please note: Unless otherwise directed, your name will be printed on your diploma and in the graduation program as First Middle Last. e.g. Joe Robert Smith.
Click here to check your name in Skyward: https://www.q.wa-k12.net/lkwashSTS
Questions, reach out to Pauline Salois Gillespie via email at psaloisgillespie@lwsd.org
Senior Party | Sponsored by the LWHS PTSA
LWHS Graduation Honors Key*
*Honor Awards are subject to change from year to year.
Honor Cords:
- Eligible students will receive an email informing them of their status
- Running Start students qualify for GPA & Departmental Honors
- Eligibility requirements are noted below:
Cumulative GPA Honor Cords
Gold: GPA 3.8-4.0
Silver: GPA 3.5-3.79
Department Honor Cords (White)
Departmental Honors- Students are selected based on criteria set by department chairs and departments (student is eligible to receive ONE cord, despite the number of departmental honors they qualify for).
4.0 Pin
The 4.0 pin recognizes students who have maintained a 4.0 all four years of high School.
Golden Kang Medallion
This award recognizes students with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.85 or higher, 5 or more AP and/or UW classes (includes Running Start), and at least 1 activity (Honor Society, Leadership, Sports, Theater (if in the play or participated behind the scenes), Music (if student participated in concerts that took place outside the regular school day).
National Honor Society
Must meet Honor Society criteria and be in good standing.
Student Leadership Award
This award recognizes leaders who have put others first in service to their school.
President's Award
This award is sponsored by the US Department of Education. Its purpose is to recognize students with a cumulative GPA of 3.9 or higher and completed at least 75 percent of the credits required for graduation and was enrolled in at least three academic core subjects (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, the Arts, and Languages other than English) in Grade 12.
Washington State Honors Award
This award recognizes students that are graduating in the top 10% of the State of Washington.
AP Capstone Diploma Candidate (Medallion)
Students who have passed four AP classes in addition to completing AP Seminar and AP Research and are eligible to receive the College Board’s distinguished Capstone Diploma.
AP Capstone Certificate Candidate
Students who have completed AP Seminar and AP Research and are eligible to receive the College Board’s Capstone Certificate.
Seal of Biliteracy
The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. Students must receive a 4 on their World Language test in order to receive this award.