Senior Events

College Application
Drop-In Support

Seniors are encouraged to get a jump start on their college applications before school starts.  College counselors will be available to help students create a Common App account, sync it with Naviance (required in order to submit transcripts and recommendations), and complete the Common App. Seniors must bring a charged laptop for this working session. Chargers will not be available.

We highly recommended that all seniors schedule a meeting with their college counselor to review their list, check the accuracy of Naviance, confirm letters of recommendation and update college application due dates. Questions? Contact your College Counselor: Ms. Matteucci (A-K) or Ms. Galluzzo (L-Z).

All seniors are requested to meet with their college counselor to discuss the list, ensure all deadlines are accurate in Naviance, confirm teacher recommendations and discuss any other application issues. Seniors can schedule a meeting with their college counselor via Calendly.

Sept. 5

6 p.m. in Chapel

Sept. 6

Sept. 23

Deadline to confirm "Colleges I'm Applying To" list and letters of recommendation in Naviance for Early Action and Early Decision deadlines.

Before seniors do this, they must sync Naviance and the Common App, which is required of all seniors applying to college. If seniors have not synced their accounts, school supplemental materials cannot be submitted to colleges. This video explains how to sync Naviance and the Common App.

This is a required event for seniors. A National Achiever/Herff Jones representative will be on campus on October 19 to meet with seniors during Tutorial in the Chapel to explain how to place an order.

All seniors are required to have a cap, gown, tassel and sash for graduation. Families can also purchase graduation announcements and other Class of 2024 items.

A National Achiever/Herff Jones representative will be on campus to meet with seniors during lunch to collect order forms. Seniors who have placed an online order are also encouraged to stop by.

Senior ads are optional and not guaranteed. They will be awarded on a first-come, first served basis. Ads can be purchased in either 1/4 or 1/2 page options. Until December 15, 1/2-page ads are $200 and 1/4-page ads are $100. Ad prices increase after December 15. 

Senior ads are sold and created on the Herff Jones website. Eastside Catholic's school code is 6287. Parents and guardians can upload their student's photos and design the ads through the online system.

Questions? Please contact High School Yearbook Advisor Mr. Kok.

Senior Yearbook
Shout-out DUE

Senior shout-outs are the messages that students leave below their senior picture in their designated section of the yearbook. Students should consider their favorite quote, memory or future plans to include in their shout-out.

Seniors should submit their shout-out through this form by December 15. This form can only be accessed by students. Please note: If a student's shout-out is not submitted by the deadline, one of the generic shout-outs below will be used.

• “Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.”
• Shout-out to my family and friends!

Questions? Please contact High School Yearbook Advisor Mr. Kok.

All seniors must submit their senior pictures to the yearbook. This image is in place of the standard ID photo students take with Lifetouch at the beginning of the school year. Senior photos can be submitted on the platform eShare with school code GoCru. Please note: If a student's image is not submitted by the deadline, the standard school ID photo may be used.

• Please upload your photo to the "Portrait" section once you log in to eShare. When you upload your photo, you will be prompted to crop the image to the proper dimensions.
• When you upload photos, please label them: Senior Picture with your student’s full name (e.g., Senior Picture Jane Doe)
• Specs for your photographer: RGB color, 300 dpi, only .jpg or .png files
• Please submit as high-res as possible.

Questions? Please contact High School Yearbook Advisor Mr. Kok.

Yearbooks for the 2023-24 school year can be ordered from the Herff Jones website using the school code 6287.

If you would like to include a nameplate in your yearbook, orders must be placed by December 15. The final deadline for all yearbook orders is April 1. 

Questions? Please contact High School Yearbook Advisor Mr. Kok.

An email will be sent to confirm your student’s name as it appears on their Eastside Catholic diploma and in the graduation program. Families entered this information in the 2023-24 Online School Packet (OSP).

Please note: No middle names are allowed on the graduation program.

If you did not receive the email or need to change your student’s name, please email High School Counselor (O-Z) and Department Chair Claudia Goodhew.

All changes must be submitted by Friday, December 15. After December 15, if no changes are submitted, we will use your student's name as it appears in the Online School Packet.

College Kickstart access ends for seniors. 

Senior ads are optional and not guaranteed. They will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Ads can be purchased in either 1/4-or 1/2-page options. From December 16 - January 31, 1/2-page ads are $220 and 1/4-page ads are $120. 

Seniors ads are sold and created on the Herff Jones website. Eastside Catholic's school code is 6287. Parents and guardians can upload their student's photos and design the ads through the online system.

Questions? Please contact High School Yearbook Advisor Mr. Kok.

All seniors must submit their order form for National Achiever graduation items by January 31.

If any student requires financial assistance, please contact Ms. Kerstetter in the Business Office.

Senior ads are optional and not guaranteed and will be awarded on a first-come, first served basis. Ads can be purchased in either 1/4- or 1/2-page options. From February 1 - February 29, 1/2-page ads are $240 and 1/4-page ads are $140. 

No ads will be accepted after February 29.

Senior ads are sold and created on the Herff Jones website. Eastside Catholic's school code is 6287. Parents and guardians can upload their student's photos and design the ads through the online system.

Questions? Please contact High School Yearbook Advisor Mr. Kok.

High school yearbooks for the 2023-24 school year can be ordered from the Herff Jones website using the school code 6287.

The final deadline for all high school yearbook orders is March 20. 

Questions? Please contact High School Yearbook Advisor Mr. Kok.

April 11

Seniors will gather in the Courtyard for a formal portrait during Mentor. Seniors will be photographed in groups by city of residence. These photos will be sent to area local newspapers with the Eastside Catholic graduation announcement. Professional dress is required.

Seniors will receive a print copy and digital access to the photo.

Wear your Decision Day swag for the group photo during Break at 8:40 a.m. in the Courtyard. Wear a sweatshirt, t-shirt, or other apparel highlighting your post-high school plans.

All tuition, fees and fines for seniors must be paid by this date. Questions? Please contact business@eastsidecatholic.org.

Senior Tribute is scheduled for Friday, May 31 at 11 a.m. in the Athletic Pavilion. This is a special event for all seniors and their families only. There is no restriction on the number of guests in attendance.

The Senior Class Cabinet plans and organizes this fun event. Seniors MUST arrive by 9 a.m. to take their required individual headshot composite photos. Pictures will be taken in the Mat Room in the Athletic Pavilion. Seniors should allow extra time to complete these photos. Professional dress is required for all seniors, but they do not need to wear their caps and gowns for this event. Carpooling amongst families and guests is strongly recommended. Seniors will not attend classes this day.

The graduation ceremony rehearsal is scheduled for Friday, June 7, 9:30 a.m. in the Gym. 

All seniors MUST attend this mandatory rehearsal to walk at graduation. Any earned honor cords will be distributed at this rehearsal.

Baccalaureate Mass is Friday, June 7 at 7 p.m. at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sammamish. Seniors should arrive no later than 6:45 p.m. Please plan for traffic and parking. Professional dress is required at the Mass for students. Seniors will also wear graduation gowns, stole and honor cords, but no graduation caps. It is recommended to press your gowns with a cool iron. All senior family members are welcome to attend the Baccalaureate Mass.

A small reception will follow the Mass at Mary, Queen of Peace, hosted by the sophomore class.

The Mass will be livestreamed for any family member or guest who cannot attend in person.

The Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony is Monday, June 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Benaroya Hall in Seattle. Seniors must arrive no later than 6:45 p.m. and proceed to the main lobby of Benaroya Hall. 

Professional dress is required for students. Seniors should also wear their cap, gown (zipped up), stole and any honor cords. Due to strict Benaroya Hall rules, graduation caps are NOT allowed to be decorated. Any decorated caps will be taken and returned after the ceremony concludes. Please be aware that the aisle to the stage is steep and low-heeled shoes are strongly encouraged.

There are no capacity limitations at Benaroya Hall. Students are invited to bring as many family members and guests as they wish. Since there are no capacity limitations, tickets are not required. Graduation parking is available at many area parking lots and the parking garage at Benaroya Hall. Benaroya Hall is ADA compliant with plenty of seats throughout the auditorium. The ushers will check the lobby for those in wheelchairs and others that need assistance before opening the doors to the public.

Please note: The live-stream event has a 4-minute broadcast delay to the actual live event. The stream will be live beginning at 7:15 p.m.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. to everyone. Please note the lobby is very congested after the ceremony. It may be wise to communicate a meeting spot between you and your family members. Benaroya Hall prohibits confetti, helium balloons and air horns in the auditorium. Seniors, please note that the following items are NOT allowed on stage during the ceremony (including, but not limited to): sunglasses, earbuds or noisemakers. Student phones must be turned off and remain out of sight (phones cannot be held) for the entire graduation ceremony.

Grad Night 2024 is an all-night event for all graduates sponsored by the Senior Class parents and begins after the graduation ceremony on June 10. Graduates will board buses at Benaroya Hall and return at 6 a.m. to Eastside Catholic the following morning. This all-night event is chaperoned, drug and alcohol-free with dinner, breakfast, games, music, prizes and many entertainment activities. We hope all graduates plan on attending this fun, memorable and safe party!