Grad Night Party- June 9

3/25/2026 7:11 pm

Class of 2026 Grad Night Party

Deadline to purchase Grad Night Party Tickets May 29 

The Grad Night Party will be a fun filled evening with exciting and engaging activities. There will be something for everyone!  Grad Night is optional; however, we encourage all graduates to attend and celebrate together for one last night as class!  

The Grad Night Party is a 100% alcohol and drug free event to ensure a safe graduation night. 

Who: MIHS class of 2026 graduates! 

Date: Tuesday, June 9 - immediately following graduation

Purchase Tickets 

Graduation Lei Orders

3/25/2026 6:00 pm

Celebrate Your Favorite Graduates with a Beautiful Hawaiian Lei!

The Hawaiian symbol of love, honor, friendship and celebration, leis are traditionally bought by MIHS friends & family and given to graduating seniors to wear during their graduation ceremony

Cost: $35 each Lei

Order Here 

(Scholarships available- see the order form)

Senior Photo Fest- June 2

4/11/2026 9:55 pm

Class of 2026 Senior Photo Fest!

This is a wonderful opportunity for the soon-to-be grad to wear their cap and gown and get photos with friends and family.

And special guests, Principal Nick Wold and the MIHS Mascot will be there to also take pictures with you!

Graduation- June 9

3/29/2026 2:53 pm

Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: McCaw Hall - 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109

Tickets: Your graduating senior will automatically receive 2 complimentary tickets, and will have the opportunity to purchase up to 4 more. Additional information here: Graduation - Mercer Island High School

Countdown to Graduation

3/7/2026 3:44 pm

Important Dates to Remember!

June 1: Baccalaureate Celebration Event. Congregational Church on MI at 6pm 

June 2: 2026 Graduation Family & Friends Foto Fest. At the MIHS outdoor amphitheater (outside of the commons).

June 3-4: Senior Finals and Senior Check Out Days. For all seniors to turn in their devices, books, pay fees & fines and collect graduation tickets. (Please note: All fees & fines have to be paid in order to receive graduation tickets)

Senior Fundraisers

3/7/2026 3:40 pm

The PTSA Senior Activities Committee (SAC), a dedicated group of senior parents, organizes events like the Grad Night Party, Senior Photo Fest, Baccalaureate and more

To help reduce the cost of these events, the SAC coordinates various fundraisers. Below is a list of the fundraisers to occur throughout the 2025-26 school year 

Baccalaureate Service- June 1

2/27/2026 6:43 pm

Baccalaureate is an interfaith service that recognizes the graduates and the role their faith has had getting them to this graduation milestone. Since this is interfaith, ALL of the faith groups are welcome and represented. Baccalaureate is a service of gratitude, reflection, and expression of love and community among students and families. There will be a blessing for all of the class of 2026 graduates at the end of the service.

Graduation Caps, Gowns & Tassels

10/8/2025 5:55 pm

Caps, Gowns and Tassels are available for purchase through the Josten's website:

MERCER ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL MERCER ISLAND, WA - Graduation | Jostens

Orders due by Friday, October 17, 2025. If you missed the deadline, reach out to Mike Annis, our Josten's rep- text 206.931.4723 or mike.annis@jostens.com

Caps, Gowns and Tassels will be delivered to the students at school in the spring

**The November 5th "Senior Merch Delivery Day" date cited on the Josten's website is for picking up items such as Letter Jackets or other class apparel.  Not cap and gowns.**

Important Dates for Class 2026

9/10/2025 3:21 pm

Senior year is a wonderfully exciting year but can sometimes feel a bit like drinking from a fire hose. There are several calendar dates to consider and some student and parent homework to take care of to make this a smooth, easy year.

A very important source of information for Senior Parents is the MIHS Counseling Center newsletter. Make sure you read through it every month!

IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2025-2026

• September 26: Homecoming assembly, parade and game 
• September 27: Homecoming dance