Graduating Class of 2026

The new school year begins!

• September 4 (Thursday)
  • Senior Sunrise (6 AM at Willis Tucker Park - bring food or beverages to share - rain or shine)
  • First Day of Classes
• September 5 (Friday)
  • School Photo Day
• September 5 (Friday)
  • Welcome Back Assembly
• September 18
  • Curriculum Night:  6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
• September 25
  • Homecoming Assembly

October is a month where seniors should really be thinking seriously about what comes after high school.  All seniors will need some type of further learning whether that's college, an apprenticeship, on-the-job training, or the military.

• October 1-4
  • Homecoming Spirit Week
• October 3
  • Homecoming Football Game 7 PM @ Pop Keeney
• October 4
  • Homecoming Dance 7:30-10:30 PM @ NCHS
• October 9
  • Picture Retake Day 8:15 AM - 1:30 PM
• October 29
  • Senior Class Meeting in Aux Gym during Advisory
  • Pancake Breakfast

November is a time to give thanks and to connect with loved ones!

• November 6
  • Veteran's Day Assembly
• November 11
  • Veteran's Day Holiday Observed (No School)
• November 12
  • Deadline for Senior Photo Submissions to the Yearbook
• November 12
  • Order Deadline for Caps & Gowns - click HERE
• November 19
  • Diploma Name Form sent out in Jag Time
• November 27 - 28
  • Thanksgiving Break

December is a short month at school and seniors should remain focused as the end of 1st semester looms in January and 1st semester senior grades are so important to their futures.

• December 5,6,12,13
  • Mamma Mia:  The Musical
• December 17
  • Winter Social 2:30-4:30
• December 18
  • Winter Recognition Assembly
• December 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026
  • Winter/Holiday Break

• January 15
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly
• January 19
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (No School)
• January 20-23
  • 1st Semester Finals
  • De-Stress Week
• January 23
  • End of first semester
• January 26
  • Semester Break (No Classes)
• January 27
  • 2nd Semester Begins

• February 16-20
  • Mid Winter Break (No School)
• February 23
  • North Creek's Got Talent Applications Open
• February 27-28
  • DECA State

March is a time for seniors to focus on their plans for what happens after high school and to stay focused on getting good grades.

• March 2
  • Spring Sports Begin
• March 5
  • Senior Class Meeting during Advisory
• March 6-7
  • Winter Theater Play
• March 11
  • NCGT Auditions
• March 29
  • Rally Night/Spring Fling

April is a time for seniors to stay focused and do their best to not get "senioritis!"

• April 6-10
  • Spring Break
• April 15-18
  • TSA State (Spokane)
• April 21-24
  • FBLA State (Spokane)
• April 24-29
  • DECA ICDC (Atlanta)
• April 30
  • North Creek's Got Talent Assembly

May is a critical time for seniors to get ready for graduation and to stay focused on getting good grades.

• May 1
  • National deadline for accepting college admissions offers for most colleges
• May 4 - 15
  • AP Exams!
• May 19
  • Prom tickets on sale
• May 20
  • National Honor Society Induction @ 6 PM
• May 25
  • Memorial Day (No School)

June is Graduation month!  Here are important dates for Seniors:

• June 1-5
  • Graduation Tickets Available
  • Five (5) free tickets per graduate (for guests – the graduate does not need a ticket for themself)
  • Up to five (5) additional tickets available for $10 per ticket
• June 6
  • Senior Prom 7:30 - 10:30
• June 8, 9, 10, 11
  • Senior Finals
• June 8-15
  • Graduation Tickets Available
  • Five (5) free tickets per graduate (for guests – the graduate does not need a ticket for themself)
  • Unlimited additional tickets available for $10 per ticket
  • NO TICKETS AVAILABLE ON GRADUATION DAY
• June 12 (Mandatory day of school for seniors who want to participate in the Commencement Ceremony)
  • Senior Breakfast @ 8:30 AM
  • Salute to Seniors Assembly @ 9:30 AM (families invited)
  • Graduation Rehearsal (immediately following the Salute to Seniors program)
• June 16 (Tuesday)
  • Graduation Day!
    • Seniors must be DROPPED OFF at North Creek by 4:00 PM and should report to the Main Gym (no Senior can park at NCHS or in the neighborhood)
    • Seniors should be wearing nice clothes and shoes but not be carrying anything big as there is no storage at Pop Keeney
    • Seniors must have their caps and gowns when they are dropped off
  • Graduation begins at 6:00 PM sharp (with the processional starting closer to 5:55 PM) so be in your seats well before 6:00 PM. Doors open at 5:15 PM

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• Arrival & Parking for Pop Keeney Stadium
• Gates open 45 minutes prior to the ceremony, and a large amount of traffic is possible so please plan extra time for travel and parking.  Pop Keeney Stadium is located at 9809 NE 188th St., Bothell, WA.
• Parking will be limited. Please consider carpooling.
• Tailgating will not be allowed.
• Overflow parking is available at Bothell United Methodist Church and Bothell High School.
• Personal Items/Valuables

  • Please note that there is no secure storage at Pop Keeney Stadium. Seniors must NOT bring personal items such as backbacks, purses, make-up bags, phones, cameras, extra clothes, snacks, or other personal items to the ceremony. Personal items should be kept by parents/guardians until they reunite with their senior following the ceremony.

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• June 16 Jag Night
  • Time:  Immediately following Graduation Ceremony
  • Load buses at 8:30 p.m. from Pop Keeney
• June 17
  • Jag Night buses return to NCHS between 2:00 a.m. - 2:15 a.m.