September 2026

Yearbook Sales Windows Begin: You may order a 2026-27 Nathan Hale High School yearbook only during specific sales periods throughout the school year or until they sell out. Buy early and save up to $20! Place your order through SchoolPay (credit card) or in person at the Fiscal Office (cash or check). Learn more about Senior Portraits, Baby Pictures and Grad Ads.

• Fall College Visit Examples: Willamette, Washington State University, University of British Columbia, University of Oregon, Seattle University Law School. Visits are announced in the Daily Bulletin and also on the College Visits and Career page.
• College Prep Resources from Hale and the SPL. Learn more.
• SPREE Tickets available now. Take advantage of early bird pricing.
• Work on Service Learning Hours. Refer to the Service Learning page.
• View the Senior College Application Information Sheet
• College & Career Development at the Lake City Library. Wed. 5:15. p.m. – 7:45 p.m. It’s free! One-on-one guidance. No appointment necessary, just bring your questions.
• Begin application process for Seattle Promise.
  • Seattle Promise application due Feb. 12, 2027. Learn more.

October 2026

Note! Cap, Gown, Tassel, Stole 2027 Ordering: Jostens presented info about Cap and Gown orders to students. Deadline to order is December 20, 2026.​ Info and details were forwarded to senior families and are posted on the Senior Countdown Calendar. 

• AP Exam Registration & Payment Window Opens:
  • Window is open now through October 30 for online registration for Advanced Placement exams. Deadline for registration is October 30, 2026 5 p.m PT. Verify student registration.
• Seattle Promise Scholarship:
  • Begin research and application process for Seattle Promise. Application due Feb. 12, 2027.
  • Check out all the areas of study!
• Oct. 1: FAFSA/WASFA Opens! Learn more on the district Financial Aid Application news.
  • FAFSA Information
  • WASFA Information
• Oct 1: Curriculum Night.
  • Parents! Senior Meeting for Parents before Curriculum Night, Oct. 1, 2026 in the PAC starting at 6:15 p.m. Jostens will present info about ordering cap and gown, and other accessories.
• Oct. 2: College 101 Presentation delivered to all senior English classes by this date.
• Oct. 7: Senior Meeting
  • Senior Meeting for students during Mentorship. Jostens (senior graduation cap/gown orders, etc.). They will also be on campus on November 18.
• Oct. 8: School Day SAT. Seniors will take the test in the morning. Learn more details.
• Oct. 16: Homecoming Dance
• Oct. 16: SPREE Tickets available now. Take advantage of early bird pricing.
• Oct. 16-17: National College Fair: Seattle Convention Center.
  • Virtual Fairs Info.
• Oct. TBD: Post High School Presentation to Senior English classes
• Oct. 29: Nathan Hale HS FAFSA Info Night from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the Nathan Hale Library.
  • If you are a parent of a senior and want more information and support to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)- please plan to attend! 
• Oct. 30: AP Exam Registration & Payments for Advanced Placement exams are due by 5 p.m. PT on Friday, October 30, 2026. Learn more on the Principal Letter.
  • Visit the College Board website to verify student registration.

November 2026

• Get Your SPREE Tickets!
• Nov. 14: Black College Expo – Highline College
  • Visit the Eventbrite site for more details.
• November 18: Jostens available for questions about Cap, Gown, Tassel, Stole 2027 Orders. Learn more.

December 2026

• Dec. 1: Senior Baby Photos (Optional) due. Seniors: Submit your yearbook senior portraits and baby photos. Submitting is free and optional. If you choose not to submit a portrait, we will use your student ID photo in the yearbook. See the Yearbook page for complete details.
• Dec. 1: Senior Portraits (Optional or School ID photo will be used) due. Learn more.
• December 20: Senior Cap & Gown, Tassel, Stole Orders Due. Learn more.
• Dec. TBD: FAFSA/WAFSA Drop In Support at the Lake City Branch Library. Learn more.

January 2027

• Jan. 2027: Orders must be placed for your Cap, Gown, Tassel and Stole.
• Senior SPREE tickets!  Senior SPREE tickets are on sale! Checks made payable to NHSPREE can be dropped off at the SPREE mailbox in the mail office. Please write your student’s name on the check. Tickets can be purchased online on the SPREE website!  Please consider making a donation or paying the full price. Email nhspree@gmail.com with questions.
• Jan.TBD: Semester 1 Finals will take place over 3 days.
  • Our Finals Schedule is posted on the Nathan Hale online calendar.
• Jan TBD: Senior Meeting during Mentorship in the PAC.

February 2027

• Feb. 1 (optional): Grad Ads will be published in the Hale yearbook in June. Senior grad ads are optional – all seniors will still be included in our portrait pages. See the yearbook webpage for pricing and details.
• Feb TBD! Please be aware that your Mid-Year transcript will automatically be sent by your counselor through the Common App. If you do have a school that requires a Mid-Year transcript not on the Common App, please ensure you have completed a transcript request to ensure timely delivery of your transcript.
• Feb. 12, 2027: Seattle Promise Application Due.
  • Learn more and apply.

March 2027

• Senior SPREE tickets are on sale. Checks made payable to NHSPREE can be dropped off at the SPREE mailbox in the mail office. Please write your student’s name on the check. Tickets can be purchased online on the SPREE website! Orders must be placed for your Cap, Gown, Tassel and Stole.

April 2027

• April TBD: IMPORTANT Senior Meeting
• April TBD! Stop by the Main Office to check the spelling of your name for your diploma and the graduation program. 
• April! Seniors – Prom Guest Dance Pass Forms are available in the Main Office. Completed forms are due TBD. with your guest’s school administrator’s business card attached.
• April! Senior SPREE tickets are on sale. Checks made payable to NHSPREE can be dropped off at the SPREE mailbox in the mail office. Please write your student’s name on the check. Tickets can be purchased online on the SPREE website! 
• April 30: Seattle Promise FAFSA/ WAFSA Deadline
  • Learn more about the deadline and resources on the Seattle Promise website.

May 2027

• May 1: National College Decision Day
• May 8 TBD: Senior Prom. More details to follow.
• May 3-14: Preregistered & Paid AP Exams held at Nathan Hale
• May TBD: Cap & Gown distribution.
• May TBD: Senior Sign Pick-Up.
• May TBD: Washington State History Course (Schoology)
• May TBD: Senior Graduation Requirements must be met including:
  • High School & Beyond Plan (SchooLinks)  
  • 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 to the Counseling Office (60 hours total)
• May TBD: Deadline to check spelling of name for Graduation Program and Diploma
• May TBD: Completed Prom Guest Dance Pass forms are due with your guest’s school administrator’s business card attached. Forms are also available in the Main Office. Fill it out and give it to Ms. Witt. 
• May TBD: Prom/Senior Breakfast Tickets
• Seniors! Come to the Main Office to pick up the letters you wrote to your future selves in Health class as 9th graders. Who were you four years ago? Who are you now?
• May TBD: It’s time to return your library books! With the end of the year upon us, it’s time to get those library books back! Date to be announced for seniors.
• May 22: Yearbook Presale Window Ends
• Senior SPREE tickets are on sale.  Checks made payable to NHSPREE can be dropped off at the SPREE mailbox in the main office. Please write your student’s name on the check. Tickets can be purchased online!  Please consider making a donation. Email nhspree@gmail.com with questions.

Details from each class advisor & follow the daily bulletin to stay in the know.

June 2027

• June 3-9: Check-Out Week!
  • Check-Out Form available TBD.
  • Seniors will return laptops and chargers during senior check out week.
    • Fines for unreturned items include: $350 for laptops, $48 for laptop charger, $50 for WiFi hotspot. The district has stated that devices and accessories that are not returned will result in a fine according to district policy (2022SP). 
• June 9: Principal Sign-Off Day (last item on form!)
• June 9: Senior Ice Cream Social at 3 p.m. in the Commons.
• June 10: Senior Breakfast.
• June TBD: Pre-purchased Yearbooks will be distributed to students in June 2027. We will provide more info to students in early June.
• TBD: June 11, 2027: Nathan Hale High School Graduation on Raider Field at 5:30 p.m. Rehearsal will be at 10:30 a.m. Seniors MUST attend rehearsal in order to walk. More graduation information.
  • Tickets TBD