Senior Newsletter, Class of 2026

Dear IBW Class of 2026 and Families,

We are down to our final 2 weeks! It is a fun and exciting time but also bittersweet and filled with many final details to complete. Please read this newsletter carefully as it is filled with all the important dates and details you will need to make it go smoothly. Students, keep up-to-date by checking your PPS email, checking official Social Media and Trivory.

May 22nd is the deadline for all seniors to turn in their work. Final Exams for seniors are on May 26th and 27th. You have to pass all your classes by May 29th to walk across the stage. Be sure to reach out to your counselor, administration or the main office if you have questions or concerns.

I look forward to celebrating with you on June 3rd!! Watch for a Special Edition Graduation Newsletter coming soon! This will include all the details you will need - what time to arrive at PSU, where to park, what you can/can't bring into the venue and much more. Stay tuned!

Principal Coning

May 15 - DEADLINE to Purchase or Refund Grad Night Tickets

May 21 - Decision Day Celebration, College Signing Day - Athletics, Yearbook Distribution and Ida B.Chella
May 22 - Pick Up Cords and Awards during Flex and Lunch, by the main office
May 26 -28 - Senior Spirit Week
May 26 - Senior Finals and Mandatory Check Out

May 27 - Senior Finals and Mandatory Check Out
May 28 - Last Day of School for Seniors - Senior BBQ, Meeting, Awards Assembly and Sunset
May 29 - Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal at PSU, 3:00-4:30PM

June 3 - Graduation at 7:30pm at Portland State University
June 3-4 - Grad Night Party

June 4-5 Pick up Diploma

See the entire printable calendar here 2025-26 Senior Calendar

Seniors who are continuing their athletic career at the college level, will continue the Decision Day celebration with a Signing Ceremony at Lunch in the gym. All are welcome!

Keep the celebration going after school! Join in the fun at Ida B Chella in the Courtyard! Watch for more details coming soon!

The yearbook has been completed and will be distributed on May 21st!

We tend to sell out each year, so the only way to guarantee a book is to pre-order one on SchoolPay. We cannot guarantee that books will be available for sale after they arrive.

May 26 - Senior Finals (Periods 1-4) and Mandatory Check Out

May 27 - Senior Finals (Periods 5-8) and Mandatory Check Out

You will go through Check Out with your Senior English Class either on May 26 or May 27. The process begins for everyone in the library. If you do not have an English class, you can come to the library either day to the start the process.

This Slide Deck will be reviewed in your Senior English Class. SENIOR CHECKOUT It is very important to go through this.

You will receive a paper copy of this checklist to help guide you.

1) Be sure to update your admissions results in Maia Learning:

• Go to your Maia Learning
• Click on Universities Tab and Decisions Tab
• Click on Three dots and enter your admissions results

2) Complete your CRLE's, Resume and My Plan

4) Check your library account. Directions here.

• Library notices detailing all materials still checked out will be sent to student PPS email.
• Turn in any materials you are no longer using
• Find lost materials. Check homes, classrooms, cars, etc If you think you returned a book and it is still on your account, check in with library staff. We can help you check the shelves.
  
  

• Keep your Chromebook until your are done with your coursework.

• If you want to turn your Chromebook in before senior checkout, it may be returned to Meredith McCreight in the Main Office during passing time, lunch, and Flex.

• Once you return your Chromebook, you may not check any more out.

• You must return your Chromebook and charger to receive your graduation tickets.

• Every student received a charger with their checkout. You must return a charger with your Chromebook.

• If you have questions regarding which Chromebook or Chromebooks you have checked out, please see Meredith McCreight in the main office during passing time, lunch, or Flex.

• 11am - 12:30pm Senior BBQ and Games in the Stadium

• 12:30 - 12:45pm Senior Meeting in the auditorium / lineup for the awards ceremony

• 1:00 - 2:15pm Senior Awards Assembly in the gym

• Exact Time TBD, Senior Sunset

What: Grad Night is an overnight celebratory event with entertainment and food at a surprise location. A quiet space will be available if students need to take a break. Ticketholders will get more details the night of graduation.

When: The night of the June 3rd graduation ceremony, students will load up on buses about 10 p.m. from IBW high school and head to surprise location.

Tickets: $150. On sale through May 15th. No refunds after this date as well

Where to buy: Buy tickets here

Scholarships: Families interested in full or partial Grad Night scholarships should contact school counselors by Friday, May 10th, to ensure the Grad Night Committee has the information before ticket sales end. Find your counselor here

Volunteers: Grad Night needs adult chaperones (!), including a medical professional to act as onsite medic. Ideally, chaperones will have a current PPS background check. Sign up to chaperone here

Most of our spring sports programs have held their Senior Nights. Congrats to all our Seniors who have dedicated so much time over the past 4 years! Come out and support our Softball and Baseball programs that still have their upcoming Senior Nights next week!
5/18 - Softball
5/21 - Baseball

Dr. Judah Garfinkle is a local orthrodontist and has a graduating senior this year! To celebrate, Garfinkle Orthodontics is offering retainers for any senior in the class of 2026 at cost (rather than retail): $100 for a set of retainers for any graduating senior, offer good through 9/15? Code word, "Maddy" when they call the front desk to schedule.