Seniors & Graduation Info

• Self-submitted portraits are due Monday, October 16, 2023. Any pictures we receive after this date, we will do our best to get them in but can't make any promises.
• Please read "Portrait specs" here so that you know what we are requiring for your portrait. 
• Students whose pictures we have not received by the due date will be notified in late November via e-mail. Please do not call or email to confirm receipt of the pictures. With nearly 600 seniors, this just slows the process down. We will post a proof sheet of photos received on this page as well. You will receive an email letting you know when the proof sheet is ready, likely in December.
• We will put a photo of each senior, if possible, in the yearbook. If we do not receive a portrait from you, we will use the school picture from Dorian if available and appropriate. Please know that we do not use silly ID card pictures.  See our policy page for details.
• You will find the link to submit photos on the Senior Portraits page.
• If you have questions, please email Mrs. Jarvinen.

 

Class of 2024 information will be updated in late spring. This information is great for reference until then!

• Graduation Presentation 
  • Presented in NEST on May 16; please review!  
• Final Transcripts - these are not automatically sent!
  • ALL Seniors needing a final transcript (whether it be for your 4-year college, 2-year college, military branch, or any other destination) will need to complete a request through www.Parchment.com no later than 3:00 pm on Friday, June 30.  Regardless of how you applied to that institution, you will want to complete a request for your transcript to be sent directly to the institution who needs it.
  • Transcript requests made after Friday, June 30 may be subject to periods of system summer maintenance closures.  Failure to meet the Friday, June 30 deadline could result in delayed admissions and impact your financial aid for your post-secondary institution.  If you have any concerns with this timeline, please proactively contact your college admissions officer.
  • Make sure you select “HOLD FOR GRADES” under the "When do you want this sent" menu in Step 2 of the ordering process so that as soon as second semester/Running Start grades are posted we can upload a copy of your transcript.  Failure to complete this step will result in transcripts being sent without 2^nd semester/Running Start grades included.
• Tuesday, May 30, 2023: Graduation ticket & cord distribution begins
  • May 30th, NEST, 9:20-9:55 am in IHS Courtyard
  • May 31st, NEST, 2:55-3:45 pm in IHS Courtyard
  • ** Running Start students and others who can't make these times - please pickup tickets in the Counseling office anytime during office hours beginning June 1st **
  • All seniors receive 2 free guest tickets (graduates do not need a ticket), additional tickets may be purchased online beginning May 22. Financial assistance is available.
• Tuesday, June 13, 2023: PTSA Senior Farewell/Celebration
  • Time: 7:00 pm
  • Location: IHS gym/commons (this is the best opportunity to take photos in cap & gown with friends and family!)
  • 30 minute program with cookie and fruit reception afterwards
• Wednesday, June 14th, 2023: Mandatory Graduation Practice & optional Senior Breakfast
  • Time : 8:45-9:30am (optional Senior breakfast beginning at 8 am in IHS Commons)
  • Location : IHS Main Gym 
• Thursday, June 15th, 2023 : Graduation Ceremony 
  • All participating graduates are REQUIRED to arrive at IHS at 10 am (IHS Theater), students will be transported to T-Mobile by bus
  • Ceremony Begins: 1pm
  • Location : T-Mobile Park (families go directly to T-Mobile and can meet graduates after ceremony)
  • ** There is no transportation back to IHS - please plan accordingly **
• Thursday, June 15th, 2023: PTSA Graduation Party
  • Time: 10:00pm - 2:00 am
  • Location: Bellevue Dave & Buster's (tickets must be purchased ahead of time)
  • Ticket pricing/purchasing, additional details, financial assistance information can be found on the PTSA website

DIPLOMA PICK-UP   Students may pick up their actual diplomas in the Counseling Office on the following days:  

• Friday, June 16 from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
• Tuesday, June 20 from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm 
  • The June pick up dates include Running Start Seniors who DID NOT have a class in spring quarter that is required for their HS Diploma.   
• Running Start students:  Running Start students who DID have a class spring quarter needed for their diploma may pick up their diplomas on Wednesday, July 5 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

• Only students or their parents/guardians listed in Skyward with proper photo ID may pick up diplomas.  Diplomas cannot be mailed or picked up by a sibling.

• Please note that if you are unable to attend the scheduled Diploma pick up date, you may stop by the Counseling Office when we return to school after summer break. 

  • Summer Hours:  August 7 through August 28   8:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Regular Hours:   August 29   7:40 am to 3:20 pm (M, T, Th, F),  8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Wednesdays)

NOTE:  All diplomas not picked up before August 1, 2027 will be destroyed.   After that date, you will be able to order a replacement Diploma through Jostens for a fee.

Guest Parking

• T-Mobile Garage
• Guests pay individually $15/car (+tax)
  • T-Mobile is a cashless venue, card will be the only option of payment
• Directions on how to get to T-Mobile Park from the Parking Garage
  • Please exit the garaged on the Street Level/Level 2 in the Parking Garage
  • Walk West on Edgar Martinez Drive
  • Cross the street at the 1^st avenue crosswalk
  • Enter Home Plate Gate on the corner of 1^st and Edgar Martinez Drive

ADA Drop-off/pick-up

• The designated ADA drop-off area will be the Parking Plaza.  Guests will need to cross the street and enter Home Plate Gate.  Once they enter the facility, they can look for a T-Mobile Park Host who will escort them to their seats.
• There are ADA spots on each level of the T-Mobile parking garage.

T-Mobile Items allowed for Graduations

• Cameras as long as they are not in a camera bag.
• Blankets as long as not in a bag.
• Signs or “fat heads” as long as they are no larger than 28” x 28” and not on a stick or pole of any kind.
• Strollers, wheelchairs, and other mobility products.
• One factory sealed water bottle or empty plastic reusable bottle 32 ounces or less in size.
• Medically necessary items, single compartment diaper bags (child must be present) or clutch sized purses that do not exceed 4.5” x 6.5”
• Small clutch bags 4.5" x 6.5" or less. (Bags do not have to be clear plastic or vinyl.)
• 12" x 6" x 12" clear plastic or vinyl bags. One-gallon clear plastic zip-top bags.

T-Mobile Prohibited Items

• Non-sealed water bottles, reusable metal or glass bottles, or any bottle larger than 32 ounces in size
• Backpacks, multi-compartment bags, duffle bags and purses larger than (4.5" x 6.5") are not permitted.
• Noise makers
• Wrapped packages (for example any presents)
• Audio recording devices
• Balloons or other inflatable items
• Flag poles or sticks – PVC, wood or other types of materials
• Selfie sticks, extendable camera gimbals
• Ammunition
• Animals (other than service animals)
• Drones
• Firecrackers or fireworks
• Flammable liquids or substances
• Flasks
• Glass or ceramic containers (including but not limited to cups and bottles)
• Illegal substances
• Self-defense sprays (including mace, pepper or bear spray)
• Toy guns or knives, including water guns
• Weapons of any kind – guns, knives, metal tools, brass or plastic knuckles, stun guns, tasers, cork screws, box cutters, razor blades, scissors, etc.

YouTube (not live)

• We will be providing access to recorded versions of the graduation ceremony on our District YouTube channel, which should be available approximately mid-July.  https://www.youtube.com/c/IssaquahSchools

Class of 2024 information will be added/updated in late spring 2024!

• Saturday, June 3, 2023: Senior Prom
  • Location: Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle
  • Time: 8 pm- 11 pm
  • Theme: Met Gala X Starry Night 
  • Information can be found on IG @issaquahclassof2023, tickets purchased with ASB bookkeeper
• Wednesday, June 7, 2023: Yearbook distribution
  • Time: 2:25-3:45 p.m.
  • Location: Rear courtyard
  • All fines must be paid prior to pickup

• Fall 2022 Senior College Planning Presentation 
• Senior Exit Survey 2023