Graduation Planning
This is your year—and we can’t wait to celebrate you.
This page will be your go-to hub for everything you need to know as you prepare for graduation day. Updates will be shared here and emailed to all 12th grade students, so be sure to check back often.
If you have questions about your graduation status, your counselor or teachers are always the best place to start.
Save the Date
Graduation Day: June 7, 2026
Ceremony Start Time: 2 PM
We look forward to celebrating this exciting milestone with you and your loved ones!
Ceremony Details at a Glance
Location
Washington State Fairgrounds
Agriplex Building (Parking Lot Green Entrance)
Arrival Times
- Students: Arrive by 11:30 AM for check-in
- Families & Guests: Doors open at 1:45 PM
(Parents and guests cannot enter until doors open.)
Seating & Accessibility
- No assigned seating
- Plenty of space available
- All rows are wheelchair accessible
Guests & Tickets
There is no cost to attend the WAVA graduation, and tickets are not required. Each graduate may invite up to four family members to attend the in-person ceremony. The ceremony will be recorded and shared after graduation.
Cap, Gown & Graduation Attire
What you’ll need:
- Black cap and gown
- Turquoise/teal stole
- Tassel (tri-color Black/Teal/White from Jostens, or Black, White, or Teal if ordering elsewhere)
Where to order:
- Order through Jostens (WAVA Washington Virtual Academies – Tacoma, WA)
- Or purchase similar items from another vendor (including Amazon’s cap and gown and stole)
If ordering outside of Jostens, please choose items that closely match the colors listed above.
Graduation Video & Photos
- Check out the Class of 2025 Graduation video for a sneak peek of what to expect
- Share your grad photos for our graduation slideshow here
Be sure to upload photos by May 29, 2026, so they can be included!
After graduation:
- A video recording of the ceremony and event photos will be shared the week after graduation
- Please note: The ceremony will not be live-streamed
Stay in the Know
More details are coming! All updates will be:
- Posted on this page
- Sent via email to graduating seniors
Questions?
We’re here to help!
- Community Engagement: Hailey Chamberlain, [email protected]
- Assistant Principal: Tom Yahraes, [email protected]