Phoenix Rising January 2026

• May 28, 2026: Senior Last Day
• May 28, 2026: Senior Final Grades Due
• June 1, 2026: Senior Checkout
• June 2, 2026: Graduation Rehearsal
  
• June 3, 2026: Graduation Ceremony & Diploma Pickup
  
• June 5, 2026: Elementary Graduation Walks
• June 6, 2026: Prom with GKHS

Senior regalia is purchased through Josten's.

Note that the price for regalia goes up in December and then up again in March. Order today to get the cheapest rates!

Last day

9:00am - 2:00 pm

BVA Office

Senior Checkout is REQUIRED for all students. Return all technology, check that fines/fees are paid, confirm graduation requirements are met, and take the Senior Exit Survey.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Liberty Middle School Commons

Required for ALL graduates who wish to walk!

3:00 pm (graduates there by 2:15)

Pacific Lutheran University's Olson Auditorium

Tickets are NOT required for BVA graduation!

See below for additional information

Immediately following the Graduation Ceremony

Time varies by school

Calling all elementary alumni! All Bethel School District graduates are invited to join together to participate in a graduation walk through their former elementary school.

Seniors should arrive wearing their cap and gowns. If you have questions, please contact the elementary school directly.

Camas Prairie- 2:45 pm

Centennial - 1:30 pm

Clover Creek - 2 pm

Elk Plain - 12:30 pm

Evergreen - 2:45 pm

Frederickson- 2:45 pm

Graham - 2 pm

Kapowsin- 2:30 pm

Naches Trail - 2 pm

Nelson - 3:00 pm

North Star - 1:30 pm

Pioneer Valley - 3 pm

Rocky Ridge - 2:30 pm

Roy - 2:30 pm

Shining Mountain - 2:30 pm

Spanaway - 2:15 pm

Thompson - 2:30 pm

Wednesday June 3rd

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Students must be there by 2:15)

Pacific Lutheran University - Olson Auditorium

Pacific Lutheran University: 12180 Park Ave. S, Tacoma, WA 98447

Getting to Pacific Lutheran University

• Take Pacific Avenue north from Spanaway

• Turn west on 125th St. S.

• Turn north onto S Yakima Ave

• Turn west onto 124th St. S

• Olson Auditorium will be on the right

• Several free parking lots with ADA access are in the nearby area

Graduation Day

• Students - Arrive at PLU by 2:15 pm

• Parking is plentiful, close and free!

• Proceed to Olson Auditorium

• Students gather in the Field House prior to the ceremony

• Family and friends enter the Auditorium

• Professional photos will be taken during the ceremony for families to purchase. Picture purchasing information will be included in each graduate's diploma packet.

Venue Restrictions

• Only clear bags or small clutch/purses/wallets will be allowed inside the venue

• Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”

• Balloons, large signs and air horns will not be allowed

• Only trained service animals wearing vests will be allowed - no other pets or animals allowed

Only students who have fulfilled all graduation requirements will be allowed to participate

Only APPROVED decorations allowed on mortarboard caps - if your design was not pre-approved you will be forced to purchase a new mortarboard at the ceremony.

All graduates must have a cap, black gown, tassel and stole

• Caps, gowns and stoles need to be ordered through Jostens
• If you need help in purchasing a cap and gown from Jostens please let us know

Dress expectations for ladies:

• Dress, skirt, or dress pants and dress shirt
• Shoes - short heels or flats recommended. You must be able to walk a distance and climb stairs
• No flip flops

Dress expectations for gentlemen:

• Dress shirt and tie -- or -- shirt with a collar look best
• Dark trousers or khakis and dark shoes
• No (old) athletic shoes or flip flops

Dress expectations for nonbinary students:

• Please dress as you feel comfortable within these guidelines above

Website: https://www.bethelsd.org/BVA

Location: 7319 Eustis-Hunt Rd E Portable 9 Spanaway, WA 98387

Phone: 253-800-3100