Senior Events

Senior Sunrise

Kick off your senior year! Bring your blankets and PJs and enjoy the sunrise with your classmates on the Charlie Acosta Field. Light refreshments will be provided by the senior class. This event is for senior students only.

Questions? Please contact Director of Student Life Elisha Pa'aga.

All seniors are requested to meet with their college counselor to discuss their list, ensure all deadlines are accurate in Scoir, confirm teacher recommendations, review application essays and discuss any other application questions.

Seniors can schedule a meeting with their college counselor via Calendly and/or attend Tutorial.

College Visits at EC

Student Services

College representatives will be visiting EC during the fall. Visits will be during both high school lunches near Student Services. A visit list will be posted on Scoir under "Upcoming Events," and a weekly lineup on the board outside Student Services.

Don’t miss out on these opportunities to learn more about potential colleges!

September 9

Senior College Planning Night

6 p.m.

Chapel

Seniors and their parents are highly encouraged to attend this informative session about how EC supports seniors with college applications. Topics covered will include Tutorial offerings, deadlines for Early Action/Early Decision, recommendations, transcripts, application essays and utilizing Scoir, financial aid and NCAA athletic recruitment.

Questions? Contact your College Counselor Ms. Matteucci (A-Go), Ms. Do-Tran (Gr-M), Mrs. Dzingle (N-Z).

September 8

DEADLINE: Register for the School Day SAT

We are offering the SAT for seniors only on Wednesday, October 8. This testing opportunity is optional. Seniors must register for the test through EC rather than the College Board. Learn more.

Questions? Please contact the EC Attendance Team.

September 20

Senior Pilgrimage

7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Seniors embark on a day-long, 9-mile hike from Snoqualmie Falls to Carnation. Students lead the hike, which is interspersed with prayer, discussion, activities and games.

This retreat hike is open to current Eastside Catholic School seniors only.

Questions? Please contact Director of Campus Ministry Lynn Kittridge.

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens on October 1. Seniors are strongly encouraged to complete it as soon as possible, since many financial aid opportunities are awarded on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis. Submitting early helps maximize eligibility for federal, state and institutional aid—including grants, scholarships and work-study programs.

Questions? Contact your College Counselor Ms. Matteucci (A-Go), Ms. Do-Tran (Gr-M), Mrs. Dzingle (N-Z).

Seniors applying to colleges with Early Action or Early Decision deadlines must complete the following tasks by October 3:

• Meet with your College Counselor at least once during the fall.
• Request teacher letters of recommendation in person and complete the process by submitting the Class of 2026 Teacher Letter of Recommendation Questionnaire in Scoir.
• Confirm your "Applying" college list on Scoir for any early deadlines.

These three tasks are imperative and required to ensure college counselors can provide the best possible support.

Questions? Contact your College Counselor Ms. Matteucci (A-Go), Ms. Do-Tran (Gr-M), Mrs. Dzingle (N-Z).

Seniors who registered for the School Day SAT will complete the exam on this day.

Seniors are only required to attend school on October 8 if they have registered to take the SAT. Students taking the SAT may leave at the conclusion of the test. College counselors will be available to seniors all day by appointment.

Most seniors have at least one application with a November 1 deadline. Please budget your time and plan accordingly.

Questions? Contact your College Counselor Ms. Matteucci (A-Go), Ms. Do-Tran (Gr-M), Mrs. Dzingle (N-Z).

University of Washington applications are due. This is their final deadline.

Questions? Contact your College Counselor Ms. Matteucci (A-Go), Ms. Do-Tran (Gr-M), Mrs. Dzingle (N-Z).

The University of California and Cal State applications are due. This is their final deadline. Applications can be submitted between October 1 and December 1.

Questions? Contact your College Counselor Ms. Matteucci (A-Go), Ms. Do-Tran (Gr-M), Mrs. Dzingle (N-Z).

Senior ads are optional, not guaranteed and appear in the back of the yearbook. They will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Ads can be purchased in either 1/4, 1/2 or full-page page options.

• Until December 1, full-page ads are $400, 1/2-page ads are $200 and 1/4-page ads are $100. 
• From December 2 until January 31, full-page ads are $420, 1/2-page ads are $220 and 1/4-page ads are $120.
• From February 1 through March 1, full-page ads are $440, 1/2-page ads are $240 and 1/4-page ads are $140.
• March 1 is the FINAL deadline to purchase senior ads.

Senior ads are sold and created on the Herff Jones website. The Eastside Catholic 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 yearbook section. 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 1. This form can only be accessed by students. Please note: If a student's shout-out is not submitted by the deadline of December 1, 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 by December 1. This image replaces 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 "Upload Your 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 photographers: RGB color, 300 dpi, only .jpg or .png files

Please submit as high-res as possible.

Students must adhere to the EC Dress Code in the Student and Family Handbook

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

Yearbooks for the 2025-26 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 1. 

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

An email will be sent in late September to confirm your student’s name as it will appear on their Eastside Catholic diploma and in the graduation program. Families entered this information in the 2025-26 Online School Packet (OSP).

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

If you did not receive the email or need to change your student’s name, please email Graduation Coordinator Karin House.

All changes must be submitted by Friday, December 12. After December 12, if no changes are submitted, we will use your student's name as it appears in the Online School Packet.

All seniors must submit their order for National Achiever/Jostens graduation items by Sunday, December 14.

If any student requires financial assistance, please contact Business Office Associate Ms. Kathleen or your student's School Counselor.

High school yearbooks for the 2025-26 school year can be ordered from the Herff Jones website using the school code 6287.

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

Senior ads are optional, not guaranteed and appear in the back of the yearbook. They will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Ads can be purchased in either 1/4, 1/2 or full-page page options.

• From December 2 until January 31, full-page ads are $420, 1/2-page ads are $220 and 1/4-page ads are $120.
• From February 1 through March 1, full-page ads are $440, 1/2-page ads are $240 and 1/4-page ads are $140.
• March 1 is the FINAL deadline to purchase senior ads.

Senior ads are sold and created on the Herff Jones website. The Eastside Catholic 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.

Your college counselor sends mid-year transcripts to the colleges listed in your Scoir account. Please ensure the list of colleges you apply to is complete and up-to-date.

Questions? Contact your College Counselor Ms. Matteucci (A-Go), Ms. Do-Tran (Gr-M), Mrs. Dzingle (N-Z).

Senior ads are optional, not guaranteed and appear in the back of the yearbook. They will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Ads can be purchased in either 1/4, 1/2 or full-page page options.

• From February 1 through March 1, full-page ads are $440, 1/2-page ads are $240 and 1/4-page ads are $140.
• March 1 is the FINAL deadline to purchase senior ads.

Senior ads are sold and created on the Herff Jones website. The Eastside Catholic 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.

No ads will be accepted after March 1.

Performance Auditions for Senior Tribute and Graduation

After School

Choir Room

Do you have a talent or gift (musical, dance, poem) you would like to share at these events? All seniors are welcome to audition and do not need to be in choir, band or drama to participate.

Open auditions will be held after school in the Choir Room. Soloists, duets, trios, etc., are invited to audition!

If you have any questions, please contact Senior Class Advisor Dr. Pfeiffer. 

By April 1, all seniors will have received their college decisions. We encourage students to discuss these academic opportunities and financial commitments with their families before making a final decision. With the May 1 decision deadline approaching, this period can be busy, often involving final campus visits.

Our college counselors are happy to help seniors navigate their options during this important time.

April 23

During Mentor, all seniors will gather in the Courtyard for a formal class photo. Professional dress is required for students. Many students will be seated, so if wearing a skirt, the skirt must reach the knee or below. Please do not wear athletic clothing or denim, including denim jackets.

After the photo, seniors will break into smaller groups based on the city they live in for photos that will be sent to local newspapers with the Eastside Catholic graduation announcement.

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

Most colleges require an enrollment deposit by May 1 to secure your spot. Be sure to submit a deposit only to the college you plan to attend.

Questions? Contact your College Counselor Ms. Matteucci (A-Go), Ms. Do-Tran (Gr-M), Mrs. Dzingle (N-Z).

Seniors will gather for a group photo and are invited to wear a sweatshirt, t-shirt or other apparel highlighting their post-high school plans.

Seniors must update their college decisions in their Scoir account as soon as possible in May.

Please indicate the college you will enroll in and all your decisions from the colleges you applied to. College counselors need this information to send final transcripts and maintain accurate records.

Questions? Contact your College Counselor Ms. Matteucci (A-Go), Ms. Do-Tran (Gr-M), Mrs. Dzingle (N-Z).

All tuition, fees and fines for seniors must be paid by this date. Questions? Please contact the Business Office via Email.

Pick Up Pre-Ordered Graduation Items

Outside Student Services

National Achiever will be on campus to deliver all pre-ordered graduation items (cap, gown, announcements, etc.). Seniors can pick up these pre-ordered items during high school lunches outside Student Services.

After this date, all pre-ordered graduation items can be picked up from the Attendance Office.

Please note: Any honor or club cords earned will be distributed to seniors at the graduation rehearsal in June. The EC Business Office will be sending an invoice to senior families the week of May 19 to purchase any earned club cords. EC provides honor roll and scholar athlete cords to seniors.

Cap and Gown Photos

9 a.m. - Mat Room

Senior Tribute

11 a.m. - Athletic Pavilion

Seniors must take cap and gown photos at 9 a.m. in the Mat Room before Senior Tribute. The school will provide cap and gown units for these photos; no need to bring your own. Please be on time for these photos so Senior Tribute is not delayed. These photos will be available for purchase from Lifetouch - more information on how to order to follow.

Professional dress is required for seniors.

Senior Tribute is scheduled for Friday, May 29, at 11 a.m., in the Athletic Pavilion. This event is for seniors and their direct family members only. Younger siblings are welcome to attend. If the sibling is an EC student, parents and guardians must communicate the EC sibling's absence through the Attendance Office. All EC siblings attending must return to class after the event. Early release is not available for students that are not siblings. Guests should plan on being seated in the Gym by 11 a.m.

Seniors will not attend classes on this day and are dismissed to leave campus after the event. PFSA will host a brief reception for seniors and their families.

Additional information, including the location of the Prom, will be communicated to high school students and families during the school year.

Questions? Contact the Director of Student Life Mr. Pa'aga.

Senior Sunset

8 - 9:30 p.m.

Charlie Acosta Field

Graduation Rehearsal

9:30 a.m.

Athletic Pavilion

Graduation rehearsal is on Friday, June 5, in the Athletic Pavilion. This rehearsal begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. Rehearsal attendance is REQUIRED for seniors to participate in the graduation ceremony. Seniors will be dismissed for the day once the rehearsal is finished.

CORDS: Any honor and/or club cords earned and paid for will be distributed at this rehearsal. An invoice to purchase any earned club cords was emailed to senior families. EC provides honor roll and scholar athlete cords to seniors.

Baccalaureate Mass

7 p.m.

Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Sammamish

Baccalaureate Mass is on Friday, June 5, at 7 p.m., at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sammamish. Seniors must arrive by 6:45 p.m.

Students are required to wear professional dress. Seniors will also wear their graduation gown, stole, and any earned honor or club cords—please note that graduation caps are not to be worn. We recommend pressing your gowns with a cool iron to ensure they look their best.

All family members are welcome to attend, and tickets are not required. Please plan ahead for traffic and parking. Following the Mass, the sophomore class and PFSA will host a small reception.

For those unable to attend in person, the Mass will be livestreamed for family and guests.

Class of 2026 Graduation

7:30 p.m.

Benaroya Hall, Seattle

The Class of 2026 graduation ceremony is Monday, June 8, at 7:30 p.m., at Benaroya Hall in Seattle. Seniors must arrive no later than 6:45 p.m. and should proceed to the main lobby of Benaroya Hall.

Professional dress is required for students. Seniors should also wear their graduation gown (zipped up), cap, tassel (on the right-hand side of the cap), stole and any earned honor and club cords. Please note that the aisle to the stage is relatively steep, and low-heeled shoes are strongly encouraged.

Due to strict Benaroya Hall rules, students CANNOT decorate graduation caps. Any decorated caps will be removed and returned after the ceremony concludes.

There are no capacity limitations at Benaroya Hall. Students can bring as many family members, friends and guests as they wish, and tickets are not required.

Parking is available in the Benaroya Hall garage and many nearby lots. Benaroya Hall is ADA-compliant and has plenty of seats throughout the auditorium. The ushers will check the lobby for wheelchair users and others who need assistance before opening the doors to the public.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for everyone. Please note the lobby is very congested before and after the ceremony. Before the start of the ceremony, we recommend communicating a place to meet with your senior and your family members after the ceremony concludes.

Seniors, please note that the following items are NOT allowed on stage during the ceremony (including, but not limited to): sunglasses, earbuds, gum, water bottles or noisemakers. Phones must be completely turned off and remain in your pocket (phones cannot be held) for the entire graduation ceremony.

We kindly ask that all family members and guests remain seated during the graduation ceremony. A Lifetouch photographer will take photos of each graduate as they walk across the stage and receive their diploma. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated to ensure a smooth and memorable event for everyone.

After the ceremony, families can obtain the graduation ceremony photos directly from Lifetouch.

Important Graduation Ceremony Guidelines at Benaroya Hall

To ensure a safe, respectful and enjoyable experience for all attendees, we kindly ask all families and guests to observe the following Benaroya Hall guidelines before, after and during our graduation ceremony:

• All outside food, balloons, blow horns, confetti, signage or objects that claim space in the Grand Lobby are NOT permitted by Benaroya. These items violate Benaroya Hall’s strict fire and safety codes. Guests who arrive with any prohibited items will be asked to surrender them to event staff, where they will be held until you exit the venue.
   
• Individual graduate celebrations that claim floor space in the Grand Lobby MUST be held offsite and are NOT permitted on Benaroya Hall premises. Please also note, outside food is NOT allowed inside Benaroya Hall. While we deeply respect and honor these personal milestones and traditions, these individual planned celebrations violate Benaroya’s strict fire and safety codes. Please plan on celebrating your graduate with family and friends at a different and private location.
   
• Loitering or any large gathering in the Grand Lobby during the graduation ceremony is also not allowed by Benaroya. Guests who are not attending the ceremony inside the concert hall are kindly asked to enjoy the event from home via the livestream. Benaroya staff will ask individuals to take a seat inside the concert hall.

Thank you for helping us be respectful guests of Benaroya Hall. Please note that disregard for the venue’s requirements by students, families or guests may impact Eastside Catholic School’s future use of this special location, potentially limiting ticket availability to future graduation ceremonies for all families.

Thank you for your understanding and support in making this graduation celebration meaningful and smooth for everyone involved.

Grad Night 2026 is a senior class parent-sponsored event that begins immediately following the graduation ceremony. It is an all-night, chaperoned event with dinner, breakfast, games, music, prizes and plenty of entertainment!

Seniors will depart directly from Benaroya Hall. Buses board at Benaroya Hall and will return to the EC campus on Tuesday, June 9, at 6 a.m. Please note: Seniors should arrange for someone to pick them up from Eastside Catholic on June 9, so they are not driving after staying up all night.

All participating seniors must complete the Senior Release form before the event.

Seniors should also bring their overnight bags, clearly labeled with their names and the clothes they intend to wear for the event. EC staff members will collect bags in the Benaroya Hall lobby before the graduation ceremony. After the ceremony, seniors will return this overnight bag to a family member before the bus departs. The destination is a surprise, but we recommend comfortable clothing, a sweatshirt and closed-toe shoes.

Grad Night scholarships are available so that every student can attend! Please email TBD to inquire about scholarships or if you have any questions.

Final transcripts are automatically submitted through Scoir to the college indicated as "enrolling" on each senior's Scoir profile in June.

Please note: A final transcript will not be sent if a senior does not identify their "enrolling" college in Scoir.