Class of 2026 Information
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Events
- November 14th - Deadline from Jostens to receive a discount on ordering your cap & gown.
- December 31st - Senior Yearbook Ads and Senior Yearbook photos due. (see newsletter for more info)
- May 30th - Senior Prom at the Foss Waterway
- June 8th -Tentative date/place for Graduation at the Tacoma Dome at 2:00 p.m.
The BHS Class of 2026 has a Facebook page. Join the page to keep updated on information.
Resources
If you have NOT passed one of the state assessments, we STRONGLY encourage you to sign up for the ACT or SAT.
Which test is best for you if you are trying to use it for an alternative assessment?
- If you have NOT met the ELA SBA- We encourage you to either take the ACT with Writing or the SAT with Essay
- If you have NOT met the Math SBA- We encourage you to either take the ACT or the SAT
Testing Information: Please check https://www.collegeboard.org/ for SAT or http://www.act.org/ for ACT on possible updated testing dates. Check with Mrs. Robin Hodges in the career center for ASVAB Dates- rhodges@bethelsd.org
Letter of Recommendation
If you are in need of a Letter of Recommendation for college applications or scholarships, please fill out the Google form: Request a Letter of Rec
How to Write Admissions Essays
Need a copy of your transcripts?
You can order official or unofficial copies at http://www.parchment.com
FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS (FAFSA/WASFA):
Financial Aid - How to Get Started
If you aren’t able to complete the FAFSA you most likely will be able to complete the WASFA which is the Washington Application for State Financial Aid. You will complete the WASFA at https://wsac.wa.gov/wasfa
Students who will graduate in 2024 will complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA or WASFA because it is based on the year you will be attending college.
You will use 2022 income information based on 2022 tax return and W-2 forms
You will need Parent and Student Birthdates and Social Security Numbers (if applicable)
* The FAFSA or WASFA is essential for ALL students attending college. If your family does not qualify for financial aid, the FAFSA is still useful. It may help students earn scholarships, grants, or provide lower interest rates on loans.
* The FAFSA opens December 2023. For Seniors who will graduate in 2024, they will complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA or WASFA.
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) are the Financial Aid applications that open the door to financial resources for your post-secondary education…think Grants! Scholarships! Low Interest Loans! All seniors should complete the FAFSA or WASFA even if you are uncertain of your plans after high school.
These applications can be accessed online. FAFSA or WASFA
Most students will complete the FAFSA which qualifies you for both Federal and State Financial Aid. Start by completing your FSA ID.
Complete the FAFSA
If you are uncertain if you should complete the FAFSA or the WASFA click here for more information.
Jostens
Hello, Students and Families of the Bethel High School Class of 2026:
It is such a joy for us to be a part of your graduation celebration(s), and we wanted to make sure to keep you updated on the important dates as follows:
November 3, 2025: Fall deadline EXTENSION date to order letter jackets (this ensures the POTENTIAL to receive prior to Christmas.
November 14, 2025: Fall group deadline date (this ensures you will get the lower pricing).
December 10th: Deadline to order prior to the Christmas break (this ensures that your cap and gown will be delivered with the initial delivery date in the spring. You will be notified via email of that date once it is set.
February 1, 2026: Deadline date for Spring ordering and the POTENTIAL for your cap and gown to be received for the initial delivery date. If not, then it will be delivered the week of May 15th
May 1, 2026: All orders for cap and gown orders after this date will start to be mailed home until June 1, 2026, and will have an additional shipping fee added.
June 1, 2026: All orders after this date will be delivered to the graduation ceremony for pickup and will have an additional RUSH fee added.
If you have any questions or ordering issues online, please email us at mortonroffice@jostens.com.
Have a great Holiday Season!
Your Jostens Team!
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