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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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.
- Diploma Pick Up
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Diplomas will be available for pick up in the Counseling Office June 17-18, and week of June 22nd – Fines & fees must be paid before picking up your diploma.
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Running Start Students: Diplomas will be available for pick up in the Counseling office July 8 & 9.
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Upcoming Events (All events subject to updates)
May 1, 2026 - Decision Day & Cap & Gown Distribution during A & B Lunch in the Commons. Can't make lunch pick up? Cap & Gowns will be available in the Career Center after this date.
May 27, 2026 - Cord Distribution + Cap Decorating, after school in 1 West. Can't make it today, cords will be available in the College & Career Center after this date.
Students eligible for cords will receive a notification via Parent Square.
May 30, 2026 - Senior Prom
June 3, 2026 - Senior March (not organized by LWHS). Complete this form by May 29th! Senior March RSVP Event Date: Weds, June 3, 2026 – Fill out form
June 8, 2026 - Laptop Roll-In
June 12, 2026 - Senior Last Day, Moving Up Ceremony
June 12, 2026: Senior Celebrations
We are hosting a night to celebrate our seniors. It will begin with our Awards Ceremony in the Old Gym, a Social in the Commons & Courtyard, our PTA hosted Farewell in the Commons, and then concludes with the Senior Sunset.
We are hosting a night to celebrate our seniors. It will begin with our Awards Ceremony in the Old Gym, a Social in the Commons & Courtyard, our PTA hosted Farewell in the Commons, and then concludes with the Senior Sunset.
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5:00-6:15pm – Awards in Old Gym (Selected students will be notified by mid-May.) Open to all students and families to attend as spectators to celebrate award recipients.
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6:15-7:00pm – Social in Commons & Courtyard (All seniors and their families)
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7:00-8:00pm – Senior Farewell in Commons (All seniors and their families.)
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8:00-10:00pm (ish) – Sunset, Baseball or Football Field (TBD) (Seniors only)
June 15, 2026 - Senior Breakfast @ 8:45 a.m. in the Commons, followed by Graduation Rehearsal in the Main Gym (ALL STUDENTS INCLUDING RUNNING START PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND)
June 16, 2026, 7:30 p.m. - Graduation @ UW Alaska Airlines Arena.
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
Senior Party | Sponsored by the LWHS PTSA
Senior Party Details can be found on the LWHS PTSA website.
Please contact the PTSA if any questions related to Senior Party. LWHS PTSA website
Letter of Recommendation Forms
Letter of Recommendation Request
- Tips and Student Self-Evaluation tool
- Reach out to your Counselor with any questions.
Cap Decorating Guidelines
✅All caps will be approved Admin at the ceremony. Any caps deemed to be inappropriate will be confiscated and replaced with a plain cap. Please see Dr. Bell if you want prior approval of a design.
✅Graduation caps must be school appropriate. Images of weapons, drugs or alcohol will not be tolerated.
✅Cedar caps, along with other cultural regalia, are allowed at the ceremony.
✅Ideas Include: represent your passions, sports, music, show gratitude, remembrance, etc.
✅Be creative, be respectful.
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.