Graduation Dates - Seattle Public Schools

Class of 2026 Graduation Dates

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is thrilled to share the schedule for graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2026!

Additionally, we are happy to announce McCaw Hall has been chosen as the interim venue site during the construction of the new Memorial Stadium.

We know this information is coming later than expected, and we apologize for the delay. Thank you for your patience as we worked through venue logistics to ensure every graduate has a memorable celebration.

Graduations will take place June 10–17, 2026 (no weekend ceremonies) at multiple locations.

Additional important details including information about graduation tickets/ticket limits for ceremonies at McCaw Hall will be shared as it becomes available. 

Below is the complete schedule:

Wednesday, June 10

• 3 p.m. The Center School Location: McCaw Hall – 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, 98109
• 4:30 p.m. Ingraham High School Location: Northwest Complex (NWAC) at Ingraham – 1819 N 135th Street, Seattle, 98133
• 7:30 p.m. Nathan Hale High School Location: Nathan Hale Playfield – 10750 30th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98125

Thursday, June 11

• 5:30 p.m. Nova High School Location: Cleveland High School Auditorium – 5511 15th Ave. S. Seattle, 98108
• 6 p.m. Sugiyama High School Location: Sugiyama at South Lake – 8601 Rainier Ave. S Seattle, 98118
• 7 p.m. Seattle World School Location: Seattle World School 1700 E Union St. Seattle, 98122

Friday, June 12

• 5 p.m. Interagency Academy Location: Cleveland High School Auditorium – 5511 15th Ave. S. Seattle, 98108
• 6 p.m. Middle College Location: North Seattle College – 9600 College Way North, Seattle, 98103
• 7 p.m. Cascade Virtual Option Location: Queen Anne Building – 2919 1st Ave W. Seattle, 98119

Monday, June 15

• 2 p.m. Franklin High School Location: McCaw Hall – 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
• 5 p.m. Ballard High School Location: McCaw Hall – 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
• 8 p.m. Rainier Beach High School Location: McCaw Hall – 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109

Tuesday, June 16

• 2 p.m. Garfield High School Location: McCaw Hall – 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
• 5 p.m. Lincoln High School Location: McCaw Hall – 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
• 8 p.m. Cleveland High School Location: McCaw Hall -321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109

Wednesday, June 17

• 2 p.m. Roosevelt High SchoolLocation: McCaw Hall 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
• 5 p.m. Chief Sealth High School Location: McCaw Hall -321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109
• 8 p.m. West Seattle High School Location: McCaw Hall -321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109

Thank you for your understanding and support as we finalized these details. We also want to thank the 2,220 community members who completed the Graduation Venue survey. Your input was key in selecting McCaw Hall as the interim site while Memorial Stadium undergoes renovation.

We are excited to celebrate the achievements of our graduates and look forward to seeing families and friends join us for these special events.