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Graduation

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Graduation will be held at McCaw Hall on June 9th, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.


For information on parking at McCaw Hall, please visit McCaw Hall Parking Information

 

GRADUATION TICKETS AND REHEARSAL MEAL

  • Your graduating senior will automatically receive 2 complimentary tickets and will have the opportunity to purchase up to 3 more. Assuming all student fines have been paid, your student will receive their complimentary tickets (and any additional purchased tickets) when they do their Senior Check-Out on Friday, June 5th, or Monday, June 8th.
  • You may purchase tickets through Intouch Receipting. Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, April 1st. The cost per ticket from April 1st to May 8th at 12 pm is $25. Mid-May the cost per ticket will increase to $30.
  • Regardless of whether you are ordering extra tickets, you will also need to go through Intouch Receipting to order your graduate’s rehearsal meal. Students are strictly prohibited from bringing their own food into McCaw Hall, which means this will be their only opportunity to eat between leaving campus in the early afternoon and the end of the graduation ceremony at roughly 8:30 pm. The cost for the meal is $25. (Please see the FAQ below for meal options and allergen list.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Important Dates
  • Monday, March 16th: Cap and Gown pick up. If you have not yet ordered your cap and gown, please visit www.jostens.com and search for Mercer Island High School.
  • Monday, June 1st: Baccalaureate Service at Mercer Island Congregational Church at 4545 Island Crest Way, Mercer Island, at 6 pm. All seniors, family members, friends, students, and faith leaders are welcome. 
  • Tuesday, June 2nd: 2026 Graduation Family & Friends Foto Fest. At the MIHS outdoor amphitheater (outside of the commons), time TBD. This event is for all seniors, families, and friends. DATE CHANGED
  • Wednesday, June 3rd: Senior Tea, MIHS Commons, 7:15 am - 8:45 am, celebrate senior award winners, valedictorians, and scholarship winners. All Senior families are welcome and encouraged to attend.
  • Tuesday, June 9th: Grad Night Party. Immediately after the graduation ceremony, graduates will leave from McCaw Hall on buses for their Grad Night festivities and will be transported back to the High School around 5 am. Tickets must be purchased in advance for this graduate-only event.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 MERCER ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL - GRADUATION FAQ’S

When is graduation?

Graduation for the Class of 2026 will take place on June 9th from 6:30-8:30 pm at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle.

When will tickets be on sale, and how many does each graduating senior get?

Each graduating senior will receive two complimentary tickets and can purchase up to three additional tickets. The cost per additional ticket is $25 each from 4/1-5/8 and $30 starting in mid-May.

When and where will students receive their tickets?

Provided they do not have any outstanding fines, students will receive their complimentary tickets and any purchased tickets at their Senior Check-Out on either Friday, June 5th, or Monday, June 8th.

What will the schedule be on graduation day for the graduating seniors?

Seniors MUST be at MIHS by 1:00 pm SHARP on June 9th for a 1:15 pm bus departure to McCaw Hall. They will rehearse from roughly 2:00-4:00 pm, eat from 4:00-5:00 pm, and begin lining up for the graduation ceremony at 5:30 pm. Parents will not see their students until after the graduation ceremony at roughly 8:30 pm, at which point the graduates have time to take a few pictures with friends and family before being whisked away to their Grad Night festivities.

Will graduates have an opportunity to eat between leaving school at 1 pm and the graduation ceremony?

Yes. As long as you purchase a boxed lunch for them through Intouch Receipting. Students will eat their boxed lunches between the graduation rehearsal and lining up for the ceremony. The cost for lunch is $25. We realize this seems like a lot, and we promise we have done an exhaustive search for less expensive options. As it stands, we are subsidizing the cost to bring it down to $25.

Unfortunately, students are strictly prohibited from bringing their own food into McCaw Hall.

What are the boxed lunch options and the allergen details for these meals?

Lunch Options:

Option 1. Turkey and Cheddar Sandwich
Option 2. Ham and Swiss Sandwich
Option 3. Chicken Caesar Salad
Option 4. Vegetarian Greek Chicken Wrap.  (Vegan Nuggets, Hummus, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Tzatziki Sauce and Feta)

Allergens List:

Caesar Dressing- Soybean Oil, Milk, and Egg 
Vegan Nuggets - Soy, Gluten Wheat 
Hummus- Soy, Sesame Seed 
Tzatziki Sauce - Milk (Greek Yogurt)
Cookies - Soybeans, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, and gluten wheat 

When is Grad Night?

The Grad Night festivities begin right after the graduation ceremony on June 9th. Graduates will board buses from McCaw Hall that will take them to the Grad Night venue. Additional details and ticketing information relative to Grad Night can be found on the Senior page of the PTSA website (https://mercerislandhsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/dates-class-2026). 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Stay Connected: 

  • The Senior Page on the PTSA website is frequently updated with additional events and deadlines.  

Questions regarding Baccalaureate, Graduation Family & Friends Foto Night, Grad Night, Graduation Gifts, and more, please refer to Mercer Island High School PTSA - Seniors (membershiptoolkit.com)