Class of 2026 Graduation Update

SPS: 12/12/25

Dear SPS Families,

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is thrilled to share the schedule for graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2026!

Additionally, we are happy to announce McCaw Hall has been chosen as the interim venue site during the construction of the new Memorial Stadium.

We know this information is coming later than expected, and we apologize for the delay. Thank you for your patience as we worked through venue logistics to ensure every graduate has a memorable celebration.

Graduations will take place June 10–17, 2026 (no weekend ceremonies) at multiple locations. Below is the complete schedule:

Wednesday, June 10

• The Center School at McCaw Hall (321 Mercer Street, Seattle, 98109) – 3 p.m.
• Ingraham High School at Northwest Complex (NWAC) at Ingraham (1819 N 135th Street, Seattle, 98133) – 4:30 p.m.
• Nathan Hale High School at Nathan Hale Playfield (10750 30th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98125) – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 11

• Nova High School at Cleveland High School Auditorium (5511 15th Ave. S. Seattle, 98108) – 5:30 p.m.
• Sugiyama High School at Sugiyama at South Lake (8601 Rainier Ave. S Seattle, 98118) – 6 p.m.
• Seattle World School at Seattle World School (1700 E Union St. Seattle, 98122) – 7 p.m.

Friday, June 12

• Interagency Academy at Cleveland High School Auditorium (5511 15th Ave. S. Seattle, 98108) – 5 p.m.
• Middle College at North Seattle College (9600 College Way North, Seattle, 98103) – 6 p.m.
• Cascade Virtual Option at Queen Anne Building (2919 1st Ave W. Seattle, 98119) – 7 p.m.

Monday, June 15

• Franklin High School at McCaw Hall (321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109) – 2 p.m.
• Ballard High School at McCaw Hall (321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109) – 5 p.m.
• Rainier Beach High School at McCaw Hall (321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109) – 8 p.m.

Tuesday, June 16

• Garfield High School at McCaw Hall (321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109) – 2 p.m.
• Lincoln High School at McCaw Hall (321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109) – 5 p.m.
• Cleveland High School at McCaw Hall (321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109) – 8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 17

• Roosevelt High School at McCaw Hall (321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109) – 2 p.m.
• Chief Sealth High School at McCaw Hall (321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109) – 5 p.m.
• West Seattle High School at McCaw Hall (321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109) – 8 p.m.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we finalized these details. We also want to thank the 2,220 community members who completed the Graduation Venue survey. Your input was key in selecting McCaw Hall as the interim site while Memorial Stadium undergoes renovation. 

We are excited to celebrate the achievements of our graduates and look forward to seeing families and friends join us for these special events.

You can find graduation information for the Class of 2026 on the SPS website.

Sincerely,

Bev Redmond  
Chief of Staff
Seattle Public Schools 

SPS: Nov. 26, 2025: Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2026 will take place June 10–17, 2026. Please note that no ceremonies will be scheduled on weekend dates during this period. 

Due to the construction of the new Memorial Stadium, graduations will be held at different sites. Specific dates for individual schools and the location of the ceremonies will be announced once contracts for the new venue are finalized.  We appreciate your patience as we work to confirm these details and ensure a memorable celebration for our graduates.

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December 2025 Deadlines

December 15, 2025 Cap and Gown Orders Due:

Order cap and gowns here your cap and gowns at the Jostens WSHS Wildcat Store.

Payment Options:

• Pay in full: credit, debit, money order or exact cash
• $80 down payment: $80 cash, check, or credit card down payment with full payment due before deliver in the spring
• $0 down payment: $0 down payment. Turn in the order form and you will be billed in January.

You are welcome to purchase any of the packages but all that is needed to participate in the graduation ceremony is the cap & gown unit:

*If finances are an issue when trying to order your cap and gown, please consider the payment plans or reach out to your counselor or our fiscal specialist Maria Penner to see what your options are for support. If you have a sibling that graduated in previous years, you are allowed to wear their cap and gown unit, we just ask that you get an updated stole and tassel to match the 2026 year.

December 12, 2025 Senior Quote Due:

Submit your Senior quote through the linked form here.

• This step should only be done by a senior using their @seattleschools SPS email to login
• No profanity or references to inappropriate topics
• Keep in mind that this will be archived in print forever. Choose your words wisely.

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January 2026 Deadlines

January 16, 2026 Senior Portrait and Baby Photo Due:

Submit your senior portrait and baby photo here.

Important information:

• Once you have uploaded your portrait or baby photo, please fill in students name and grade level (12).
• This is the name that will appear under your photo in the book.
• If baby photo, please indicate baby, not grade 12.

Photo Requirements

• File format should be Jpeg
• Images need to be at least 1mb in size
• Must follow West Seattle dress code
• No watermarks, filters, or masks covering the face
• Please note you will not receive a confirmation from the website after you submit but the yearbook staff plans to release a list of photos received closer to the final deadline

January 16, 2026 Adult Shoutout Due: