Seniors

Class of 2026

Lakewood High School seniors and families: this page provides important information regarding the Class of 2026, including key dates, events and requirements. Please check back regularly as this page will be updated frequently!

If you are unable to find the information or answers you are looking for on this page, please contact our Graduation Coordinator, Ms. Hart at victoria.hart@jeffco.k12.co.us with any questions or concerns!

Senior Checklist Click HERE

GET READY TO GRADUATE!

Per Jeffco Public School Policy, graduates must meet all graduation requirements to walk and receive their diplomas on May 16, 2026. Please review the graduation requirements as a family and contact our counselors if you have any questions.
All Credit Recovery credits must be completed, and official results must be turned in to counselors by May 1st, 2026.
Students should pay their fees and return their library books, athletic uniforms, Chromebooks, and chargers before seniors' last day. Please pay the Infinite Campus Parent Portal fees as soon as possible. If you have questions, please contact Anna Stefanich at 303-982-5584.
Graduates may have files on their Google Drive that they want to save. Students should review the following information to transfer their files.
- GOOGLE DRIVE TRANSFER
If students are planning to attend college in the fall, they MUST request their final transcript by completing the Jeffco Senior Exit Survey on Naviance. Seniors should complete the 3 required tasks in Naviance before graduation practice.

Graduation Practice

MANDATORY
Graduation Practice & Cap and Gown Distribution
May 15th, 2026
10:00-11:30
LHS Large Gym

Attendance at the graduation practice is crucial for all graduates planning to walk. This practice will ensure you are fully prepared and confident for the big day.
- If students are taking their AP/IB exam, they can join us after their exam. We will do our best to finish the IB/AP exams by the afternoon.
After practice, graduates who have met all graduation requirements will pick up their caps and gowns.
It's important to note that seniors who are not present for graduation practice without prior approval from Ms. Hart (only Ms. Hart!) will not be included in the line of march, will not have a seat, and will not have their names read at graduation. We want all our graduates included, so please ensure this date is included on the calendar. Please ask seniors to come talk to Ms. Hart ASAP if they have a conflict!!

Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony

Lakewood High School’s Class of 2026 graduation ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at CU Boulder Events Center. Important: Graduates are to report at 9:00 a.m. to prepare for the ceremony.

Seniors must arrive by 9:00 a.m. to prepare for the ceremony and go directly to the practice gym through the hallway after they enter the GRADUATES entrance. If the grads enter through other entrances, it will be hard for them to find the practice gym!
- Map link!
There are no tickets required for this event. Students are welcome to invite as many family members and friends as they would like.
The ceremony will be between an hour and a half and two hours long.
Graduates will receive their official diplomas after the ceremony. They will pick up their diplomas from their counselors on the upper concourse on the south side of the events center. You will meet your graduates outside.
Graduates must wear their black caps and gowns. They cannot decorate their caps and may only wear sashes, cords, and medals provided by the school, in compliance with Jeffco Board Policy. Seniors should ask Ms. Hart questions about this policy before they arrive on May 16th. Graduating seniors who wear additional recognitions that do not comply with Jeffco Board Policy must remove the item.
Corsages, leis, money necklace, etc cannot be worn unless part of a cultural tradition outlined in Board Policy IKFB-R. This is the same policy for graduation caps.
As seniors prepare for the ceremony, we expect graduates to dress appropriately to celebrate this significant achievement. They should wear clothing and shoes that are both comfortable and respectful, in line with a dress code that upholds the dignity of the graduation ceremony.
Families and friends DO NOT need tickets, and parking is free. There is no limit on the number of friends and family members a graduate can invite.
Interpretation will be available in ASL and Spanish. Please check in at the table at the Northwest Entrance.
- MAP
Accessible parking and seating are available. Parking is free. Closed captioning is also available.
- Parking Maps
- Closed Captioning Link
Friends and family who wish to take pictures or videos of the ceremony must remain in the seating area. No one will be allowed on the floor.
As we come together to celebrate the Class of 2026, please remember that this is a school activity, and all Jeffco Public Schools Code of Conduct rules apply and will be enforced.
The ceremony will be live-streamed. Here is the link to share with family and friends who cannot attend the ceremony.
- Livestream Link
CU has a STRICT clear bag policy. Review the information so you will not have to return to your car! There are no lockers available.
- CLEAR BAG POLICY LINK
- Español
NO air horns, noise-makers, glitter, or posters that would block the view of the stage.
Graduates and guests do NOT enter through the same doors. Please remember that everyone who enters the CU Events Center passes through a metal detector.
- Map link!
ADA-accessible seating is available on both the floor and concourse levels of the arena. Upon arrival, event staff will be available to guide you—simply let them know whether you prefer floor-level or concourse-level seating. Please note that while ADA sections are reserved for accessibility, individual seats within those areas cannot be reserved in advance. Remember this is not a ticketed event, so seating is on a first-come, first-sit basis.
- Seating Map
- ADA Seating
Graduation photos will be taken by Lifetouch.

Please reach out with any questions or if you need additional information. We are very excited to celebrate the Class of 2026 with the friends and families of our graduates.

Victoria Hart
Assistant Principal & Activities Director
Lakewood High School
303.982.7144

2026 Important Senior Dates

5/15 Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal in the main gym, 10:00 a.m.
5/15 Cap & Gown Pick-up after Graduation Practice
5/16 Graduation at CU Events Center in Boulder, 10:00 a.m.

More events will be added as the school year progresses!

Outstanding Student Fees and Fines

We are so excited to celebrate the Class of 2026! To ensure your final checkout process is as smooth as possible, please take note of the following:

Settle Your Accounts: Please ensure that all school fees and fines from the past four years are cleared prior to graduation. Having a zero balance is a vital part of completing your senior checkout process.
Skip the Wait: Our Financial Secretary, Ms. Stefanich, will be assisting many families in person during the Senior's last week. To avoid long lines and a stressful wait, we highly recommend paying any outstanding balances in advance!

Those needing to view or pay student fines and fees can log in to Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Verify the student is listed, then click the green arrow to go to the payment screen.

Pro-tip: Taking care of these details now means more time to celebrate your achievements later!

Other FAQs

Yearbook

Attention Class of 2026! The deadline for senior yearbook items will be here before you know it. Yearbook items are due October 31st. NO LATE ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

For information regarding our preferred photographers and detailed information about senior quote and photo requirements, please see this comprehensive PDF or visit our yearbook website, linked below. If you are planning to take professional photos with one of our preferred photographers, be sure to contact them ASAP as they serve many schools in the area and book up quickly.

After October 31st, yearbook pricing increases, so place your order today!

For more information, please contact Mr. Bleckley - Ben.Bleckley@jeffco.k12.co.us

LHS Yearbook Site

Caps & Gowns

To receive their caps and gowns, students must complete their counseling surveys, return their Chromebooks and clear all outstanding fines and fees.

If you have questions for Jostens or need to order your cap and gown, please call Jostens at 1 (800) 567-8367 or visit Josten's online.

Graduation Fee DOES NOT cover Cap & Gown. You must order a cap and gown separately.

Fines and fees

All fines and fees must be cleared and books and materials returned in order to pick up cap and gown after graduation rehearsal. Fines and fees can be paid on Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Please contact Anna Stefanich with finance questions.

Diplomas

Ceremony Expectations

Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony

May 16, 2026, 10:00 a.m. @ CU Events Center

950 Regent Dr., Boulder, CO 80309

●Seniors must arrive by 9:00 a.m. to prepare for the ceremony and go directly to the practice gym through the hallway after they enter the GRADUATES entrance. If the grads enter through other entrances, it will be hard for them to find the practice gym!!

Graduates will receive their official diplomas in the practice gym after graduation, where they assemble before the ceremony.

● Graduates must wear their black caps and gowns. They cannot decorate their caps and only wear sashes, cords, and medals provided by the school, which and/or in compliance with Jeffco Board Policy. Seniors should ask Ms. Hart questions about this policy before they arrive on May 16th. Graduating seniors who wear additional recognitions that do not comply with Jeffco Board Policy must remove the item.

● As you prepare for the ceremony, we expect seniors to celebrate this significant achievement by dressing appropriately. They should wear clothing and shoes that are both comfortable and respectful, in line with a dress code that upholds the dignity of the graduation ceremony. Seniors, think about what you want to be wearing in your high school graduation photos!

● Families and friends DO NOT need tickets, and parking is free. There is no limit on the number of friends and family members a graduate can invite.

● Interpretation will be available in ASL and Spanish. Please check in at the table at the Northwest Entrance.

● Friends and family who wish to take pictures or videos of the ceremony must remain in the seating area. No one will be allowed on the floor.

● As we come together to celebrate the Class of 2026, please remember that this is a school activity, and all Jeffco Public Schools’ Code of Conduct rules apply and will be enforced.

● CU has a STRICT clear bag policy. Review the information so you will not have to return to your car! All seniors and guests will pass through security and metal detectors.

● Review the parking and seating information. Graduates and guests do NOT enter through the same doors.

Please remember that everyone who enters CU Events Center passes through a metal detector.