Latest Graduation Update from Principal Patu

Updated 6/12/2026

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Dear Class of 2026,

Congratulations! You made it to Graduation!  I am incredibly proud of you and look forward to watching each of you walk across the stage as you close this chapter and begin the next.

Please read the information below carefully to ensure you are prepared for the ceremony on Monday, June 15 at 8 p.m. at McCaw Hall.

Arrival Information

• Arrival Time: 6:45 p.m.
• Graduate Entrance Only: Nesholm Lecture Hall doors (off Mercer St. — see the map in the flyer linked on the bottom of this update)

Please arrive on time. Students who arrive late may risk not being able to participate in the ceremony.

A bus will be available for graduates who need transportation:

• Pick up a permission form from the main office
• Bus departs RBHS at 6 p.m.
• Bus will return to RBHS immediately after the ceremony

Attire & Requirements

• You must arrive wearing:
  • Your cap and gown
• Your wristband
• Allowed during the ceremony:
  • Academic stoles

• Academic cords/medals
• Cultural stoles (one lei is permitted)

All other items should be saved for after the ceremony, when families can celebrate and honor you.

Please review the graduation flyer linked on the bottom of this update with important expectations and McCaw Hall guidelines, including ADA accessibility, so you and your family are fully prepared.

Safety and Security

Seattle Public Schools is committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for students, staff, and guests. All guests must have a wristband and will go through screening upon entry, including bag checks. Only small bags are permitted, and certain items—such as strollers, carriers, large bags, balloons, noisemakers, and outside food—are not allowed inside the venue.  Children over 2 must have a wristband to enter.

Guests who decline screening will not be allowed to enter the venue and will be asked to leave the property.

Please note that all guidelines are set by McCaw Hall and apply to all guests.

Livestream Access

For those who are unable to attend in person, you can watch the ceremonies via livestream on Seattle Area Xfinity cable and YouTube.com.

• Xfinity channels 319 & 26

• SPSTV YouTube page: Click on the SPSTV logo to access livestream. 

Please reach out if you have any questions.  We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you and your family!

Graduation Information (please note that the flyer consists of three pages, which you can access by clicking on the three dots on the bottom of the flyer)

Posted 6/3/2026, updated 6/8/2026

Dear Rainier Beach Seniors and Families,

Graduation is fast approaching! Please join us on Monday, June 15, at 8 p.m. at McCaw Hall as we celebrate and give a big sendoff to our amazing Class of 2026! Below please find important information regarding graduation tickets and other details:

• Each graduate will receive up to 10 graduation tickets/ wristbands. Pickup will be on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (June 8 – 10) during lunch and after school (until 4:30 p.m.) in the student store on the 2nd floor. If your family doesn’t need all ten tickets, please have your student only get the number of tickets you need.
• We were informed by the venue that each person over 2 years old must have a ticket/ wristband.
  • Infants less than 2 years old who can sit on their parent’s lap for the entire duration of the ceremony don’t need a wristband.
  • Children who are 2 or older need a wristband. If they are not comfortable wearing one, the parent can show their wristband.
• Any tickets left after Wednesday will be offered to families that need more than 10 tickets. The extra tickets will be distributed on Thursday and Friday (June 11 and 12) during lunch and after school, in the student store.
• A bus will be provided for graduates who need a ride from RBHS to McCaw Hall. The bus will leave RBHS at 6 p.m. and leave McCaw Hall at 9:30 p.m. at the conclusion of graduation ceremonies.
• Graduates must arrive at McCaw Hall by 6:45 p.m. to participate in graduation.
• Parking will be difficult. If you plan to drive, one idea is to use Spot Hero to reserve your parking spot in advance.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. We can’t wait to celebrate our graduating Vikings together!