Senior Countdown Calendar

Please note that dates are subject to change. Updates will also be announced by Hale Mail (Family Messages), the Online Daily Bulletin and School Messenger.

Welcome Seniors, Class of 2026!
Fall College Visits: Willamette, Oregon State University, Washington State University, University of British Columbia, University of Oregon, Seattle University Law School. Visits will be announced in the Daily Bulletin.

AP Exam Registration & Payment Window Opens:
- Registration & Payments are due by Oct. 31, 2025 by 5 p.m. PT
Seattle Promise Scholarship:
- Begin research and application process for Seattle Promise. Application due Feb, 13, 2026.
- Check out all the areas of study!
Oct. 1: FAFSA/WASFA Opens
- FAFSA Information
- WASFA Information
Oct. 6-17: Post High School Presentation to Senior English classes
Oct. 16: Curriculum Night & Senior Parent/Guardian Information Recap
Oct. 17-18: National College Fairs: Seattle Convention Center
- Virtual College Fairs
Oct. 22: Senior Meeting
- Senior Cap, Gown, and Announcements meeting in PAC (12-1 p.m). Register as a Senior by Dec. 15, 2025. More details on the Senior page.
Oct. 28: School Day SAT. Seniors will take the test in the morning. More details in the Hale News.
Oct. 31: AP Exam Registration & Payments for Advanced Placement exams are due by 5 p.m. PT
- Visit the College Board website to verify student registration.

Get Your SPREE Tickets!
Nov. 15: Black College Expo- Rainier Beach HS
- Visit the Eventbrite site for more details.
Nov. 20: FAFSA Night at Nathan Hale. Check back for time and additional information.

Dec. 1: Senior Portraits (Optional or School ID photo will be used) due. Details on the Senior page.
Dec. 1: Senior Baby Photos (Optional) due. Details on the Senior page.
Dec. 15: Register as a Senior. Senior Cap & Gown Orders Due. Details on the Senior page.

January 2026 TBD: FAFSA/WAFSA Drop In Support may be at the Lake City Branch Library.

April 30: Seattle Promise FAFSA/ WAFSA Deadline
- Learn more on the Seattle Promise website.

May 1: National College Decision Day
May 4- 15, 2026: Preregistered & Paid AP Exams at Nathan Hale
May TBD: Senior Sign Pick-Up
May TBD: Deadline to check spelling of name for graduation program and diploma
May TBD: Senior graduation requirements must be met including:
- High School & Beyond Plan
- Credit Retrieval Courses (Red Comet) Complete
- PE competency assessment due
- All PE Waivers are due – Sports waivers to Mr. Haskins, all others to counselors
- All fines must be paid
- Service Learning complete and forms turned in (60 hours total)

June TBD: Repurchased Yearbooks will be distributed to students in June 2026. We will provide more info to students in early June.
June Graduation Date TBD: Nathan Hale High School Graduation

Reminder! Dates may be subject to change. Updates will be also be posted by Hale Mail (Family Messages), the Online Daily Bulletin and School Messenger.

Quick Link To the Seniors: Class of 2026

Refer to the Senior Overview for detailed information.

As of November 7, 2025