Graduation Information
Graduation Information
WEST HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Time and Location TBA
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Using your STUDENT EMAIL, email the following two people:
- Type the following question: Do I qualify for help with cap and gown?
- Val will respond with a “yes” or “no”
- If “yes”, Diane will email you asking for your height and weight so that she can order you a cap and gown.
If you haven't yet, please order cap and gown as soon as possible at 1-800-JOSTENS (1-800-567-8367) or JOSTENS.COM.
IMPORTANT DATES
Graduation Information: Class of 2026
Dates and times are subject to change. This information will be updated as needed. The information below is a summary. More details to come as the year unfolds. For updates, listen for daily announcements, check weekly West Connect, Parent Square, and monthly Class of 2026 message.
For letters of recommendation, ask teachers, counselors, and coaches now – and keep them updated on your resume and college application timeline.
Date | Event |
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August 27, 2025 @ 6:00 am | Senior Sunrise – Track Field |
September 10, 2025 | Senior Year Overview & Jostens Cap and Gown Info – Auditorium @ 10:00 am |
Sept 29 – Oct 3, 2025 | Utah College Application Week (UCAW) – universities in Utah offering free applications |
October 1, 2025 | FAFSA available for 2025-2026 school year |
October 14, 2025 | Jostens Senior Celebration Delivery during lunch in the commons |
December 2025 | Jostens: Order makeup and pick up |
January 27, 2026 | PAC: Name verification for diplomas |
February 2-6, 2026 | College and Career Week |
February 23, 2026 | Honors diploma recipients posted – Guidance Center, Rm 316 |
March 2026 | Graduation Announcements Pick up |
March 17-18, 2026 | Graduation Speech and Performance tryouts – after school |
March 20, 2026 | Graduation speakers and performance numbers posted |
May 15, 2026 | Decision Day |
May 15, 2026 | Senior clearance forms, senior survey; senior device return |
May 2026 | Senior Sunrise |
May 20, 2026 | Cap and Gown Pick Up – Commons 10:30-12:30 |
May 2026 | Senior Breakfast, cord pick up, yearbooks |
May 27, 2026 | Graduation Rehearsal – MANDATORY for all seniors – Auditorium @ 8:45 am Grad Walks after rehearsal |
May 29, 2026 | Graduation! – Jon M. Huntsman Center, University of Utah Be at Huntsman Center by 3:00 pm. Ceremony begins at 4:00 pm. |