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Graduation at a G'Lance: April 2, 2026

Posted Date: 04/02/26 (05:15 PM)


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Graduation at a G'Lance

Churchill High School Senior Class Newsletter

April 2, 2026

🌸 The Graduation Season: Moments, Memories, and Milestones

Welcome to the April edition of Graduation at a G'Lance! As the days warm up and the sun starts to peek through the clouds, we are getting excited to celebrate graduation and the accomplishments of our senior class! This is a time to stay focused on the finish line, polish off those final requirements, and, most importantly, soak in the celebrations you’ve worked so hard to earn.

Next week will be busy! Prom tickets will be on sale, graduation announcements will be delivered to the school, grad party volunteers will be on campus to help students register, and performer audition signups are open.

Tuesday, April 7, at lunchtime is your one-stop shop 📍 by the planters.
  • Prom Tickets: April 6–17
  • Grad Party Registration: April 3 –8 (or online any time)
  • Graduation announcements pickup: Tuesday, April 7.

Performer and speaker audition signups are open now through April 16. Let’s finish this year with PRIDE and make these final months memorable!


With PRIDE, 
Churchill Graduation Committee
Digital graphic featuring a stylized blue knight's helmet (the 'Lancers' mascot) above the word 'LANCERS' rendered in the iconic font and style of the Friends TV show logo, complete with colored dots between the letters. Below this, the phrase 'CLASS OF 2026' is written in a handwritten script font.

Lancer Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony

Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM
at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Eugene Center (7th Avenue and Willamette Street)

 

Calendar

Churchill Graduation Calendar
Graduation Timeline 2026

Important Dates

APRIL
  • Now – April 16th: Graduation Performer/Speaker Audition Signups
  • April 3, 6–8: Grad Party Registration (Lunchtime by the planters)
  • April 6–17: Prom Ticket Sales (Lunchtime by the planters)
  • April 7: Graduation Announcement Pickup (Lunchtime by the planters)
  • April 10: No School (Midterm Grading Day)
  • April 21: Senior Meeting (During Advisory)
  • April 21–23: Graduation Performer Auditions (Before school, lunch, & after school)
  • April 29: Graduation Survey Opens (Mandatory)
  • April 29, 6:00 pm: Graduation Information Meeting for Parents & Students
MAY
  • May 1: College Decision / Signing Day
  • May 8: Mandatory Graduation Survey Due
  • May 11–29: Graduation Ticket Distribution & Walking Partner Signup
  • May 15: Honors Diploma Applications & Logs Due (4:00 PM)
  • May 25: No School (Memorial Day)
  • May 27: Extra Graduation Tickets released for pickup
  • TBD: Cap and Gown Pickup (Updates to follow once shipment arrives)
JUNE: Graduation Week
  • June 1–3: Last days for Walking Partner Signup
  • June 1–5: Last days of Graduation Ticket Distribution
  • June 5: Last Day of School for Seniors & Senior Assembly
  • June 5: IHS Graduation (7:00 PM at Hult Center)
  • June 8: GRADUATION DAY
 

Graduation Information

🎤 Call for Performers: Graduation Auditions

Graduation audition signups are open now!

Auditions are April 21–23, before school, at lunch, and after school.

We are looking for a diverse range of voices and talents to celebrate our final moments together! Whether you have a speech, song, dance, or poem, we want to see it. Our goal is to create a ceremony that represents the spirit of our graduating class.

🎓 Graduation Announcements & Gear Orders

  • Announcement Delivery: If you ordered Graduation Announcements from Miners Graduate Services, they will be delivered to CHS on Tuesday, April 7, by the planters at lunch (or after in the front office).
  • Missed the Deadline? If you haven’t placed your order yet, there is still time! Head over to minersgrad.com today to ensure your gear arrives in time for the ceremony.
  • Gown Distribution: Caps and gowns are scheduled to arrive in May. We will schedule the distribution date once the shipment has been received and processed.

📸 Yearbook: Final Call

Yearbooks may sell out. To guarantee you get a copy of the Class of 2026 yearbook, purchase today through Ken in the front office or online at SchoolPay.com.

🌟 4J Honors Diploma Application Deadline

Attention Honors Diploma candidates! Please note that the deadline for submission has been updated to allow more time for completing community service hours. Both your community service hours log and the completed application must be submitted together by Friday, May 15, 2026.
 

Grad Party 2026

The Graduation Party is community-sponsored. Liability is the responsibility of the organizers.

🥳 Senior Grad Party: Register Now!

The Graduation Party is a long-standing tradition providing seniors with a safe, sober, and fun celebration. Don't miss out on your last chance to celebrate with the entire Class of 2026!
  • When: Monday, June 8th (Graduation Night) from 11:00 PM – 3:00 AM.
  • Where: U of O Recreation Center, 1320 E. 15th Ave.
  • Cost: $35 in advance ($40 at the door) or $25 for students in the 4J reduced program. Scholarships are available by request at CHS.2026GradParty@gmail.com.
  • Early Bird Bonus: Purchase your tickets early to be entered to win a $250 cash prize and earn bonus raffle tickets for gift baskets at the party!

How to Register:
  • In-Person Help: Volunteers will be on campus during lunch this Friday (April 3) and Monday–Wednesday (April 6–8) to help with registrations.
  • Online: Use the QR code on the flyer or click here to register.
  • Payment: We accept cash, checks (payable to "Lancer Legacy"), or Venmo in the CHS front office. Please ensure you turn in your signed waiver form with your payment.

Senior Grad Party Info

The Grad Party is a long-standing tradition providing seniors with a safe, sober, and fun graduation celebration. It is only possible because of the dedicated parent volunteers who put it together.

Why Would My Student Want to Attend?
One final celebration with their classmates! There will be a DJ rocking the latest hits, sprinkled with Karaoke, various activities such as the fan favorite Casino Night (various casino games and horse races), CASH WALKGymnasium Activities (basketball, dodgeball, pickleball), Rock ClimbingHair Tinsel/Glitter TattoosJousting Arena, Swimming Pool, and much more! Food and beverages are provided, such as DUTCH BROSPapas PizzaNothing Bunt Cakes, etc... There will be CASH PRIZES throughout the night (last year over $6,000), plus 40+ Raffle Baskets and GRAND PRIZES to win! Past prizes include: TV's, Tablets, Smart Watches, e-Bikes, Scooters, Paddle Boards and amazing theme-inspired baskets like: Movie Night, Girls/Boys Dorm Essentials, Care Kits, Camping, etc... so the better question would be, Why Wouldn't My Student Attend?

How Do I Get Involved?
Volunteers are NEEDED! As mentioned, this event is put on solely by volunteers and paid for through fundraising and donations. We need as many people as we can get to help! It's not hard, or overly time consuming. Let's work together to have the most epic party and help our students celebrate their success!
Additionally, we are a 501c3 Non-Profit entity, operating through Lancer Legacy. Therefore, donations are tax-deductible. We accept cash, checks, and have a business Venmo for donations or fundraiser payments.

Follow Us On Our Socials: 

To get involved and/or stay in the loop, scan the QR Code below to be added to our informational email list with important dates and events, or email CHS.2026GradParty@gmail.com.
QR code for the Grad Party 2026 email signup list.
Venmo QR code for the Churchill Grad Party, username @Churchill_Grad_Party.

***CURRENT FUNDRAISERS***

CAN/BOTTLE DRIVE

Have extra cans or bottles? We would love them! We have Bottle Drop bags (already tagged) we are happy to provide, or we will gladly pick up your extra cans/bottles - just reach out!
To make arrangements: email: CHS.2026GradParty@gmail.com or call/text: 541-335-1354.

 

💰 Financial Assistance for Seniors

Senior year can be expensive: caps and gowns, graduation announcements, Prom, the grad party, and so much more. Don't let finances keep you from participating in all of your senior year activities. Financial assistance is available. Ask at the front office, your counselor, or any teacher or staff member. We can help.
Digital graphic featuring a stylized blue knight's helmet (the 'Lancers' mascot) above the word 'LANCERS' rendered in the iconic font and style of the Friends TV show logo, complete with colored dots between the letters. Below this, the phrase 'CLASS OF 2026' is written in a handwritten script font.

Churchill Graduation Information