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 22
  • Senior Class Meeting in Aux Gym during Advisory

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

• November 3 (Monday)
  • Deadline for Senior Photo Submissions to the Yearbook
• November 6
  • Veteran's Day Assembly
• November 11
  • Veteran's Day Holiday Observed (No School)
• November 14
  • Order Deadline for Caps & Gowns
• 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 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 5
  • Mock DUI Crash & Assembly
• June 6
  • Senior Prom 7:30 - 10:30
• June 8, 9
  • Senior Finals
• June 10 (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. Due to the large number of anticipated attendees, please note the following information for arriving and parking at Pop Keeney Stadium, 9809 NE 188th St., Bothell:
• The best route to approach the stadium parking lot is Eastbound on 188th as there will be no left turns from Westbound.
• 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
  • Check in at 9:30 PM
  • Buses depart NCHS at 10:30 PM
• June 17
  • Buses return to NCHS at 6:30 AM