Seniors: Graduation
Seniors Class of 2026
Announcements
Graduation Signs for Seniors
Senior families—the PTSA is providing graduation yard and window signs for your graduates! We want to help you and the broader community celebrate their achievement! Seniors will be able to pick up a sign when they check out on June 9, 2026! Learn more about Check Out.
Graduation Tickets will be distributed after Senior Check Out June 9
Graduation tickets/wristbands are here. 8 (plus any requested through the form) will be given out first, then the rest will be given out on a first-come first-serve basis including non-graduating CHS students. If students do not pick up at check out, they can pick up at senior awards night June 12 or June 15 (if any are left over).
Graduation Information: Tickets
The form for applying for extra tickets (wristbands) for Cleveland High’s 2026 Graduation is now closed. Please know that the wristbands are NOT REPLACEABLE so please do not lose them.
- Graduation Location
- Due to construction at Memorial Stadium, this year’s ceremony will be held at McCaw Hall. While McCaw Hall is a beautiful venue, seating is limited.
- Graduation Tickets
- Each graduating student will receive eight (8) wristbands for guests. Students are responsible for giving wristbands to their guests before graduation. Wristbands cannot be replaced if lost or misplaced. They will be given after senior check out 6/9. If a student did not receive it will be given senior awards night 6/12. Lastly if there are extra tickets check in with Mr. Koyano and will be given 6/15.
- Graduation Arrival, Entrances and Parking
- Most families should plan to enter McCaw Hall through the North Entrance on Mercer Street (see map below), though the South Entrance will also be open.
- There is no designated parking for the event. In addition, two other graduations and World Cup festivities will be taking place in the area that evening. We strongly encourage families who plan to drive to arrive early. Public transportation may be a good option—the Seattle Monorail is within walking distance of the venue. Parking information can be found on the McCaw website.
Graduation Details
- Date: The Graduation Ceremony is Tuesday, June 16, 8:00 p.m.
- Location: McCaw Hall – 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109 in the Seattle Center.
- Tickets: 8 wristbands per student
- The World Cup will be happening around this time, and Seattle Center will host many World Cup-related festivities. Seattle Center will be a busy place.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Senior Advisor Tyson Koyano; tnkoyano@seattleschools.org.
Graduation Ceremony Livestream
The ceremony will be live streamed as well as SPS TV will be posting on the district YouTube Channel.
Live Stream: The Graduation Ceremonies will be live streamed and available on the Cleveland website as well as the SPS Graduation page after the ceremonies.
Senior Important Timeline
- Due Now: Cap, Gown, Tassel & stole.
- Details in resources tabs below.
- Due Now: Pre-Order Yearbook (if interested).
- Details in resources tabs below
- Due Now: Service Learning House & PE Waiver Forms
- Details in resources tabs below.
- Due Now: High School and Beyond Plan Tasks
- Details in resources tabs below.
- June 9! As we get close to the end of the year, we’re excited for a full day of senior activities. Please plan to come to campus, it’s going to be a fun and important day! Running Start students: you are expected to attend.
- Senior Graduation Rehearsal
- Date: Tuesday, June 9
- Time: 2nd period (starting at 8:50 a.m.)
- Location: Auditorium
- Senior Checkout
- If you have a Humanities class, counselors will be set up outside your classroom to check you out and sign you off for clearance to participation in the graduation ceremony. Be ready to take care of all requirements ahead of time so your checkout process goes smoothly.
- Pay all fines (check your balance in The Source)
- Return your school-issued laptop (if you haven’t yet)
- Pass all your pending graduation requirement grades/classes
- Complete your HSBP/Naviance tasks
- If you have a Humanities class, counselors will be set up outside your classroom to check you out and sign you off for clearance to participation in the graduation ceremony. Be ready to take care of all requirements ahead of time so your checkout process goes smoothly.
- Running Start Students: Come by Counseling Office before school 8:30 or after school 3:40 – 4:30 p.m. to check out.
- Moving Up Assembly
- Date: June 9
- Time: 2:25 – 3:25 p.m.
- June 12: Senior Awards Night Dinner
- Location: GYM from 6 – 8 p.m.
- June 16: Graduation Ceremony
- Location: McCaw Hall from 8 – 9:30 p.m.
Resource Information
Cap & Gown Orders Due Now
- Graduation Apparel: National Achievers/Jostens is the source for all graduation apparel, including caps and gowns, tassels, diploma cover, announcements with school image on the keepsake announcement and more.
- Visit the National Achiever/Jostens to place orders.
- Seniors were given a packet of info and details for ordering the Graduation Cap & Gown at the Senior Meeting in October.
- Note: Use this National Achiever Page if ONLY ordering a 2026 Stole and Tassel.
Please direct questions to National Achiever at 425-357-1338.
Service Learning and PE Waiver Forms
To complete your service learning requirement for Seattle Public Schools, you’ll need to fill out the Service Learning and Reflection Form.
Service Learning Instructions
- Download the Service Learning Form: View or download the Service Learning Form PDF
- Complete Your Service Hours: Engage in volunteer activities that are relevant to your community, school, or career exploration. Ensure these activities are unpaid and supervised by an adult.
- Fill Out the Form: Provide details about your service activities, including the organization, dates, hours, and supervisor’s signature.
- Write a Reflection: Reflect on your service experience by answering questions about the need for the service, your choice of project, its impact, and how it connects to your High School and Beyond Plan1.
- Submit the Form: Turn in the completed form to your school counselor or Ms. Tagupa in room 2151.
PE Waiver Instructions and Information
To request a PE waiver for Seattle Public Schools, follow these steps:
- Download the PE Waiver Form: View or download PE Waiver Form
- Complete the Form: Fill out all required sections, including your personal information and the reason for the waiver. Acceptable reasons include:
- Physical Disability (requires verification from a doctor)
- Religious Belief (requires verification from a religious leader)
- Directed Athletics (requires verification from a coach or detailed information from a parent/guardian)
- Military Science (requires proof of enrollment)
- Employment (requires verification from an employer)
- Attach Required Documentation: Ensure you have all necessary verification documents attached to your form.
- Submit the Form: Turn in the completed form to your school counselor or Ms. Tagupa in room 2151.
For any questions, please stop by the Counseling Center.
High School and Beyond Plan
There are four main tasks Seniors are required to complete in order to have MET the High School and Beyond Plan on Naviance.
Four Main Tasks
- Complete an Interest Inventory | Most Seniors have this completed | Complete either “Do What You Are” or “Strengths Explorer”
- Create OR upload a Resume | Most Seniors still need to complete this step | Create a Resume in Naviance using their template or upload your own!
- Apply for Scholarships OR complete the High School & Beyond Plan: My Life, My Decision-Costs Exit Ticket. If you applied for the Seattle Promise, you can list this as a scholarship in the “Apply for Scholarships” task
- Complete a SPS Graduation Survey | All Seniors will take this survey | The survey will out soon. All students must complete this survey regardless of their post high school plans. This survey is also how the school knows where to send transcripts to colleges.
Seniors! Be sure to set your “Attending College”, and select the “order final transcript” button. After competing all four steps, Counselors will change senior transcripts to MET for the High School & Beyond.
Grad Ads, Pre-Order Yearbook
- Pre-Order Your Yearbook today on SchoolPay.
- If you purchased a Senior Grad-Ad, the yearbook staff will contact you in January 2026 to receive your photos and messages for the page.
- Senior Quotes & Superlatives: In January, Yearbook students will send a survey to ALL seniors for their Senior Quote and to vote in the annual Senior Superlative awards.
Senior News
Read All About It.
Pre-Order Your Yearbooks.
College Visits, Apprenticeship and Career Opportunities.
Ways We Communication with Seniors
Sign up for Remind Text 81010
- If you last name starts with A-L: Text @cle2026
- If you last name starts with M-Z: Text @clev2026
Activate School Email
- Username: computer log on + @seattleschools.org (i.e: 1teshaw@seattleschools.org)
- Password: Same as laptop log in. Follow the prompts
Senior Contacts
- Tyson Koyano: Activity Coordinator; tnkoyano@seattleschools.org
- Dan Truog: Yearbook; drtruog@seattleschools.org
As of June 8, 2026