September 2026

• Welcome Seniors, Class of 2027!
• Fall College Visit Examples: 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.
• College Prep Resources from Hale and the SPL. Learn more.
• Seniors: Submit your yearbook senior portraits and baby photos (optional). The yearbook portal is now open for seniors to submit a senior portrait and baby photo. Submitting is free and optional. If you choose not to submit a portrait, we will use your student ID photo in the yearbook. The deadline to submit is Dec. 1. See the Yearbook page for complete details.
• SPREE Tickets available now. Take advantage of early bird pricing.

October 2026

• AP Exam Registration & Payment Window Opens:
  • Registration & Payments are due TBD.
• Seattle Promise Scholarship:
  • Begin research and application process for Seattle Promise. Application due TBD.
  • Check out all the areas of study!
• Parents! Senior Meeting for Parents before Curriculum Night, Thur, October 1, 2026 in the PAC. Times are yet to be confirmed but it will likely start at 6:15 p.m. Jostens will present info about ordering cap and gown, and other accessories.
• Oct. 1: FAFSA/WASFA Opens
  • FAFSA Information
  • WASFA Information
• Oct. 7 & Oct. 21: Senior Meeting
  • Senior Meeting for students during Mentorship. Jostens (senior graduation cap/gown orders, etc.) will be present at lunch.
• Oct. 8: School Day SAT. Seniors will take the test in the morning. Learn more details.
• Oct. 10: Curriculum Night
• Oct. 16: SPREE Tickets available now. Take advantage of early bird pricing.
• Oct. 21: Senior Meeting
  • Senior Meeting for students during Mentorship. Jostens (senior graduation cap/gown orders, etc.) will be present at lunch.
• Oct. TBD: Post High School Presentation to Senior English classes
• Oct. TBD: National College Fairs: Seattle Convention Center
  • Virtual College Fairs
• Oct. TBD: AP Exam Registration & Payments for Advanced Placement exams are due by 5 p.m. PT TBD.
  • Visit the College Board website to verify student registration.

November 2026

• Get Your SPREE Tickets!
• Nov. TBD: Black College Expo- Rainier Beach HS
  • Visit the Eventbrite site for more details.
• Nov. TBD: FAFSA Night at Nathan Hale.

December 2026

• Dec. 1: Senior Baby Photos (Optional) due. Seniors: Submit your yearbook senior portraits and baby photos. The yearbook portal is now open for seniors to submit a senior portrait and baby photo. 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.
• Dec. TBD: FAFSA/WAFSA Drop In Support at the Lake City Branch Library.
• Dec. TBD: Register & Order Cap & Gown.
  • Senior Cap & Gown, Tassel, Stole Orders Due.

January 2027

• Jan. 2027: Orders must be placed for your Cap, Gown, Tassel and Stole.
• Senior SPREE tickets are on sale now!  Senior SPREE tickets are on sale for $250! 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 of $250. 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.
• Jan. TBD: Cap & Gown possible Scholarship requests due. Please contact Emily Wong, our Fiscal Specialist, at eywong@seattleschools.org or the Main Office at 206-252-3680 for more information.

February 2027

• Feb. TBD (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 on Feb. 13, 2026 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 through Naviance by Wed, Feb. 11, 2026 to ensure timely delivery of your transcript.
• Feb. TBD: Seattle Promise Application Due
  • Learn more and apply.

March 2027

Senior SPREE tickets are on sale for $250. 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. Read more details.

April 2027

• April TBD: IMPORTANT Senior Meeting
• April! 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! Orders must be placed for your Cap, Gown, Tassel and Stole. 
• April! Senior SPREE tickets are on sale for $250. 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 TBD: 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 TBD: Washington State History Course (Schoology)
• May TBD: Preregistered & Paid AP Exams held at Nathan Hale
• May TBD: Cap & Gown distribution in Commons from 2:25-3:00pm
• May TBD: Senior Sign Pick-Up in Commons from 2:25-3:00pm
• May TBD: Senior Graduation Requirements must be met including:
  • High School & Beyond Plan (SchooLinks)  
  • 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. 
• By May TBD: Prom/Senior Breakfast tickets are both on sale now! 
• 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?
• Seniors! Pick up your cap & gown and senior sign in the main office. Don’t forget to check the spelling of your name for your diploma and the graduation program in the main office.
• 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! Seniors, your due date is this Friday, May 29.
• May TBD: Prom from 8 – 11 p.m.
• May TBD: Yearbook Presale Window Ends
• Senior SPREE tickets are on sale for $250!  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 TBD: Check-Out Week!
  • Complete Check-Out Form.
  • 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 TBD: Senior Ice Cream Social
• June TBD: Senior Breakfast from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
  •  Prom and Senior breakfast tickets are linked. Once you buy a Prom ticket, grab a field trip form for Senior breakfast. Field trip forms are also available in the Main Office. Fill it out and give it to Ms. Witt. 
• June TBD: Repurchased Yearbooks will be distributed to students in June 2026. We will provide more info to students in early June.
• June TBD: Nathan Hale High School Graduation on Raider Field. More graduation information.
  • Graduation Ceremony Tickets! 
  • Additional Graduation Ceremony Tickets: Seniors email Ms. Keyes; rkkeyes@seattleschools.org with the number of additional tickets requested.
    • *Note! No guarantee that additional tickets will be available.
      

May 2027

• May 1: National College Decision Day
• May TBD: Washington State History Course (Schoology)
• May TBD: Preregistered & Paid AP Exams held at Nathan Hale
• May TBD: Cap & Gown distribution in Commons from 2:25-3:00pm
• May TBD: Senior Sign Pick-Up in Commons from 2:25-3:00pm
• May TBD: Senior Graduation Requirements must be met including:
  • High School & Beyond Plan (SchooLinks)  
  • 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. 
• By May TBD: Prom/Senior Breakfast tickets are both on sale now! 
• 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?
• Seniors! Pick up your cap & gown and senior sign in the main office. Don’t forget to check the spelling of your name for your diploma and the graduation program in the main office.
• 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! Seniors, your due date is this Friday, May 29.
• May TBD: Prom from 8 – 11 p.m.
• May TBD: Yearbook Presale Window Ends
• Senior SPREE tickets are on sale for $250!  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 TBD: Check-Out Week!
  • Complete Check-Out Form.
  • 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 TBD: Senior Ice Cream Social
• June TBD: Senior Breakfast from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
  •  Prom and Senior breakfast tickets are linked. Once you buy a Prom ticket, grab a field trip form for Senior breakfast. Field trip forms are also available in the Main Office. Fill it out and give it to Ms. Witt. 
• June TBD: Repurchased Yearbooks will be distributed to students in June 2026. We will provide more info to students in early June.
• June TBD: Nathan Hale High School Graduation on Raider Field. More graduation information.
  • Graduation Ceremony Tickets! 
  • Additional Graduation Ceremony Tickets: Seniors email Ms. Keyes; rkkeyes@seattleschools.org with the number of additional tickets requested.
    • *Note! No guarantee that additional tickets will be available.