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Graduation

2026 Graduation Timeline of Events

  • April 27-May 15: Prom Guest Forms - Online & ASB office - Due by Friday, May 15 at 2:15 p.m.
  • Friday, May 1: Senior Class Picture Day - SKHS Main Gym - at 1:20 p.m.
  • Before May, 11: Pay any outstanding fines or fees. (Prom & Grad tickets will be withheld) - Online & ASB office - During lunches or After school.
  • May 11 - May 29: Prom Ticket Sales - Online & ASB office - During lunches or After school.
  • Thursday, May 21: Laurels Night - SKHS Theatre - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 26: Pick up Pink Graduation Clearance form (if required) - Counseling office - During non-class time.
  • Saturday, May 30: Prom - Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum - 7:00-10:00 p.m.
  • June 1 - 4: Graduation & Shuttle Bus Ticket pick up (Students only) - Counseling office - During lunches & before/after school.
  • June 1-3: Yearbook early pick up days for Seniors only - Room 178A - During lunches.
  • Thursday, June 4: Books, uniforms, chromebooks and other school materials turn-in - Library/Classroom/Coach - By end of day.
  • Friday, June 5 :
    Senior Breakfast - begins at 7:30 a.m. in the commons.
    Mandatory Grad Rehearsal at 8:30 a.m. in the Gym.
    “Walk of the Grads" at middle schools. (Transport provided - return time varies by school. Approx. 11 a.m.)
     

Seniors are expected to arrange their own transportation and leave campus immediately on their return to SKHS.

Grad Rehearsal is mandatory, attendance is taken. Seniors who do not attend rehearsal will not be permitted to walk with their class at the Tacoma Dome.

  • Saturday, June 6: Graduation Commencement Ceremony - Tacoma Dome - 1:00 p.m. (Students arrive 11:45 a.m.)
  • Mid July: Diplomas are available for pick up from mid-July at the ASB office. (Diplomas are not sent in the mail.)

If you do not plan to participate in graduation, contact Mrs. Greene in the Guidance Office as soon as possible. 360-874-5629
 

  1. GRADUATION STATUS
    If you receive an Academic Concern letter in mid-May your graduation status may be at risk because you have a C- or lower in a class required for graduation and/or you still have lessons to complete in your High School & Beyond Plan.

What to do! 

  1. Beginning May 26: Pick up a pink Graduation Clearance form from your counselor. Get the form signed by your teachers and counselor once they confirm you will pass:
  • All classes
  • Schoolinks (High School & Beyond Plan)
  1. Turn in the completed pink form to the Counseling Office to receive your graduation tickets
     
  1. MANDATORY GRADUATION REHEARSAL 
  • Friday, June 5 at 7:30 AM
  • Wear your cap and gown, including tassel and stole to rehearsal.
  • Seniors begin with a Senior Breakfast in the commons
  • Attendance is required—Students who miss rehearsal cannot walk in graduation on June 6.
  • Set an alarm and remind your friends!
     
  1. WALK OF THE GRADUATES 
    After rehearsal, graduates will be bussed to the middle schools for the Walk of the Graduates.
  • Participation is optional.
  • Students return to the high school around 11:00 AM and should leave campus afterward 
     
  1. TICKETS
    Prom and Graduation tickets will be withheld if you have unpaid fines or fees.
  •  Prom— Guest Forms available April 27. All Guest forms must be approved by school administrators and are due by 2:15pm Friday, May 15 in the main office. Seniors are permitted to bring one guest.
  • Tickets on sale May 11 through May 29 at 3pm. Tickets can be purchased by seniors only from the ASB office. 
  • Graduation— June 1—5 : Graduating seniors receive free tickets for the Tacoma Dome for family or friends.                                             
  • Tickets will be available for pick up by graduates only from the Counseling office. Students must show their I.D. We do not release tickets to family or friends.
  • Free shuttle busses will run for students who need transportation to and/or from the Tacoma Dome.
  • Sign up using this FORM, or at the Counseling office. 
     
  1. MORE INFORMATION 
    GRADUATION BULLETIN    — Look out for further communication regarding ‘day-of’ event logistics at the Tacoma Dome coming via ParentSquare and Email during May.

    If you have questions or need accommodations, please reach out to school administration ahead of time — we’re happy to help.

Graduation Timeline of Events

Click on this link to download/print

Click on this link to read the April reminders and updates on Graduation! 

  • Yard Signs
  • Prom
  • Grad Car Parade 
  • Elementary Walk of the Grads
  • Order your cap, gown, stole & tassel and announcements from Jostens online store.
  • Only need to buy the basics? - follow these instructions when ordering.  Cap and Gown 26 

Only orders received by March 20th are guaranteed to be delivered to the high school on Spring Delivery day. 

  • 4/1/26 prices will increase
  • 5/1/26 prices will increase

Graduation Name Form

The Grad Name Form is available in the Class of 2026 Google Classroom and must be completed as soon as possible.

This form confirms your intent to walk at graduation at the Tacoma Dome in June, ensures you are included in the seating chart, and tells announcers exactly how to say your name (including phonetic pronunciation).

Please see Ms. Greene in the Counseling Office if you have any questions

  • What to Wear for Graduation

    Graduation is a big moment. We want every graduate to feel comfortable, confident, and celebrated. Students should choose attire that is respectful, appropriate for a formal school event, and allows them to walk safely across the stage.

    Approved graduation regalia, cultural regalia and honors may be worn. Items that could cause safety issues or distract from the ceremony may not be allowed. Approved academic regalia and honors includes gown, cap, stoles, cords and medallions. Shoes should be safe and comfortable for walking and standing.

    If you have questions or need accommodations, please reach out to school administration ahead of time — we’re happy to help.

  • SKHS students are able to decorate the top of their mortar cap to recognize any organization/club/future career or college etc. Check the recommendations and ideas for decorating your cap below.
     

    Grad Cap Decoration Guidance

  • Laurels Night is an event with a dual purpose. The first is to recognize seniors who have earned scholarships for post-secondary education. We invite community groups such as Kiwanis, the Rotary, and others to come that night to officially present their scholarship awards.

    The second purpose is to celebrate our Seniors’ academic successes. On Laurels Night, we present medals to our valedictorians and salutatorians, and top scholars.

    To be honored at Laurels Night is a recognition of hard work!  If you have been awarded a scholarship let us know by bringing a copy of your award letter to the Counseling office.

    You will receive an invitation from the Counseling office to attend Laurels if you are being recognized.

  • SKHS's tradition of the “WALK of the GRADS”.   Following graduation rehearsal seniors all have the option to ride buses to their previous middle school (or to choose one if they didn’t attend our district) to parade through the building, enjoying congratulations from previous teachers and staff and high-fives from the current middle school students.   

    This is a fun way to begin celebrating graduation and to demonstrate to the incoming middle schoolers SK pride in our high school and what it feels like to be a graduating Wolf.

    Many of our elementary schools also host Grad Walks...watch WTV, read the bulletin, and check social media for more information.

  • PROM 2026

    Visit the DANCES webpage for more information.

    SENIOR SKHS Students are permitted to invite one guest to Prom.   Tickets may not be purchased by students with outstanding

  • DIPLOMAS are available for graduates to pick up at the ASB office. The window is open from 9 am to 2 pm, M-F. Diplomas must be picked up by the graduate; photo ID (student ID card, state ID, drivers license, etc.) is required. If the graduate cannot visit during open hours, please email SKHSRegistrar@skschools.org for assistance. We hold diplomas at the high school indefinitely.

    NOTES:

    • You do not received your diploma at the Graduation Ceremony.
    • Diplomas are available for pick up from mid-July.
    • Diplomas are not sent in the mail.
    • The Diploma is considered a ceremonial document only, meant for display.  It does not list your GPA, or courses. Employers, colleges and the military almost always require an official transcript, not the diploma, to verify educational background.

  • WHAT

    QUALIFICATION

    DECISION MAKER

    WHEN

    Gown, Cap, Class Stole &/or Tassel

    Meet WA state requirements to graduate

    School administration.

    Purchase from Jostens

    Top Scholar Medallion

    Valedictorian, Salutatorian and Top GPA students

    Class rank determined at the end of final Semester 1.

    Laurels

    Gold Honor Cord

    3.2+ GPA

    Class rank determined at the end of final Semester 1.

    Jostens Spring Delivery day at SKHS

    Silver & White Department Cord of Distinction

    Criteria Set by department teachers

    Teacher nominated.

    Jostens Spring Delivery day at SKHS

    Gold Stole

    ASB officers

    Class voting

    ASB Awards

    Maroon & White Cord - National Honor Society

    NHS criteria

    NHS advisor

    Laurels

    Blue & White Cord - DECA

    Qualify and compete at ICDC

    DECA advisor

    DECA Awards

    Blue & Gold Medallion - AVID 

    AVID criteria

    AVID advisor

    Laurels

    Seal of Biliteracy Medallion

    WA State criteria

    STAMP language proficiency test

    Laurels

    AP Capstone Medallion

    AP criteria

    AP advisor.

    Laurels

    White Scholar Athlete Stole

    GPA 3.5+ and Varsity Roster in Senior year

    Athletic Director

    Purchase from ASB

    Silver Performing Arts Stole

    Performing Arts criteria

    Band, Choir, Orchestra, Drama teachers

    Purchase from ASB

    NJROTC Cord & Stole

    Rank of Chief Petty Officer or above, must complete 3 years and have a current grade of 90 or above.

    NJROTC Instructors

    NJROTC Awards Night

    Please contact the main office with any questions regarding graduation regalia or qualifying criteria.
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