SAAS Senior Spring Update: Important Spring Dates & Can’t-Miss Senior Events

Senior Project and Upcoming Spring Events 

Dear Seniors and Families,
The end is in sight, you’re in the final weeks of your senior year! Congratulations on a successful Senior Yukon Trip. As we begin to wrap up the year, here are a few important updates and timely reminders.

Senior Yukon Trip Pictures:

Visit the link below to check out our awesome pictures taken in the Yukon.

View the 2026 Senior Yukon Trip Gallery on SmugMug

Senior Project Reminders & Key Dates:

Seniors will participate in a Senior Project during the last four weeks (Monday, April 27, to Friday, May 22) of the spring trimester. Seniors must attend the two in-person English classes on Friday, May 8, from 1:45 PM-3:00 PM, and Friday, May 22, from 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM. Both in-person English classes and the asynchronous work are required for seniors to earn credit for their final English credit. 

Seniors are also required to attend a class meeting in the Arts Center Theater on Friday, May 8, at 1:00 PM and on Friday, May 22, at 9:30 AM.

• Friday, April 24: Last day of classes (except English) for Seniors. 

• Monday, April 27 - Friday, May 22: Senior Projects

• Friday, May 8 and Friday, May 22: Seniors return to class for the Block 8 English class.

• Wednesday, May 27 at 6:00 PM: Senior Project Night (more details coming soon)

Visit the Senior Project Webpage

English Course Requirement:

Washington State requires four years of English for all graduating seniors.

• English will run asynchronously during the Senior Project dates.
• There will be two mandatory in-person English class meetings (May 8 and May 22)
• Attendance at those in-person English classes is required.

Advanced Visual & Media Arts Show: Save the Date!

View the Event Flyer Here

Thursday, April 30

Arts Center

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Please join us on April 30th to view the culminating work from both Advanced students and Seniors, and enjoy some refreshments. 

The Advanced Visual and Media Arts Show will be in the Arts Center, with the opening reception from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM. Advanced students will be standing by their work from 5:00 PM -6:00 PM. Students — please bring your family and friends to support you and your peers. Everyone is welcome!"

Questions? Contact Fred Strong, Dean of Arts

Senior Sunset Dinner: Thursday, May 21

Mark your calendars for the Senior Sunset Dinner on Thursday, May 21!

Join us in the Upper School Courtyard as SAAS sends off the Class of 2026 one last time in our community. This special event is an opportunity for seniors, families, and friends to connect, share memories, and celebrate the Class of 2026's incredible journey before graduation.

Seniors will receive their graduation caps, gowns, and their yearbooks the following day, May 22, after their last English class together. 

The Senior Sunset Dinner is an event your family won’t want to miss as we send off the Class of 2026 in SAAS style! More information and RSVP coming soon. 

Questions? Contact: Brandon Hoang, Upper School Dean of Students, 12th Grade

Junior/ Senior Prom Information: Saturday, May 2

Prom 2026 will take place at the Fremont Foundry event space on Saturday, May 2, and will feature a DJ, photo booth, catered refreshments, and a picturesque setting for students to gather and celebrate. Doors open at 7:30 PM, and the dance concludes at 10:00 PM.

Prom is open to juniors and seniors, and each student may bring one guest. Outside guests must submit a completed Dance Contract Form at least two days prior to the event. Students are welcome to attend individually, with friends, or with a date.

Because Prom is hosted at an off-campus venue with catering, ticket prices are higher than those for other school dances. Tickets are $80.00 plus service fees. Community Chest funds are available to eligible students.

Prom tickets are available online beginning Friday, April 3, 2026.

Questions? Contact: Stacie Cone, Lead Coordinator

Graduation: Tuesday, June 2

Graduation Announcements:

We will share a digital graduation announcement (PDF) in an upcoming Senior Outreach email. Families can forward the invite to family members and other guests, or print it out if they'd like hard copies to distribute or save! The announcement contains information about the event and a link to our hosted graduation livestream online at seattleacademy.org/graduation.

Questions? Contact communications@seattleacademy.org.

Grad Night: Tuesday, June 2

We are thrilled to announce that SAAS Senior Grad Night will take place immediately following graduation on June 2, 2026!

Grad Night is an all-night party organized by senior class parents; it is not a school-sponsored event. The party provides seniors with an opportunity for a safe, drug and alcohol-free celebration with a night of non-stop entertainment. SAAS Senior Grad Night gives seniors one last chance to be together as a class and make memories that will last for years to come!

We have been working with Grad Nights, a professional event planning firm, to create a fantastic night for the graduating seniors. The party begins right after graduation at McCaw Hall. Students will be shuttled by awaiting buses to two surprise destinations with fun entertainment, food, and music. They will return to SAAS early the next morning, around 4:00 AM on June 3, for parent pick up.
 

Tickets will go on sale on April 30. Grad Night tickets are $330. Community Chest funds will be available as needed. More information coming soon!

Questions about tickets? Contact gradnighttickets@seattleacademy.org

Senior Skip Day:

We would like to inform you that we have become aware of rumors regarding a potential “Senior Skip Day” this Friday, April 3. Please note that this is not a school-sanctioned event or approved day off.

If a student chooses to be absent, families should be aware that absences will impact participation in athletics, practices, and rehearsals and may affect course credit eligibility for the trimester.

We encourage families to have a conversation with their students about making thoughtful, responsible choices. If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to discuss extenuating circumstances, please feel free to reach out to Brandon Hoang at bhoang@seattleacademy.org. Thank you for your partnership.

Questions?

• For Senior Project inquiries: rleavittbaron@seattleacademy.org
• For Graduation information: communications@seattleacademy.org

As always, please continue to check the Class of 2026 webpage for important information. And don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

Thank you,

Brandon Hoang

Upper School Dean of Students, 12th Grade

Visit the Class of 2026 Webpage