Seniors!
Attention ALL Mead Learning Option's SENIORS! This page is intended to keep you up-to-date to all things related to Seniors only. All dates/times are subject to change.
We will do our best to not only preserve the dates listed, but also provide ample notice if a date changes.
SENIOR SPEECHES
Would you like to speak at graduation? These addresses are to celebrate, reflect on the academic journey and inspire the graduating class.
Audition materials are due no later than Monday, May 11 at 8:00 AM.
SENIOR CHECK OUT
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Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - 8am-3:30pm (Virtual/Running Start Students)
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 12pm-3:00pm (North Star Students)
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Thursday, June 11, 2026 – 11am-3:00pm (MLO HS/ North Star Students)
ELEMENTARY GRAD WALKS
Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 8:15am
Didn't attend an elementary school in Mead? That's okay! Go with a friend. Graduates should arrive at the elementary school with their cap and gown in hand.
Thank you for representing MLO with pride!
GRADUATION CLASS OF 2026
Thursday June 11, 2026
Cowles Auditorium, Whitworth University
- Students arrive at 4:30 PM
- Graduation group picture and REHEARSAL 4:30 - 5:30 PM
- Graduation Ceremony 6:00 PM (No tickets required)
SENIOR YEARBOOK HEADSHOT DEADLINE
Due: Monday, January 5, 2026
Please EMAIL your professional senior headshot TO: YEARBOOKMLO@GMAIL.COM
For questions, please email Yearbook Advisor: Marcella Lybbert
marcella.lybbert@mead354.org
SENIOR TRIBUTES/BABY ADS
Due: Monday, February 2, 2026
Orders will be accepted the first week after Winter break. Pricing and information will be in the December newsletter.
Email these to: YEARBOOKMLO@GMAIL.COM
For questions, please email Yearbook Advisor: Marcella Lybbert
marcella.lybbert@mead354.org
GRADUATION MEETING PRESENTATION (Click Link)

GRADUATION ORDER PICK-UP
Cap and Gown orders will be delivered to the school in May. As soon as they arrive, the office will email and call families.
JOSTENS CAP AND GOWN ORDERS
Due by March 1, 2026
Go to the website: https://www.jostens.com/apps/
There are many senior items you can order. If you are just ordering a basic cap/gown/tassel only package, the steps are described below:
1. Go to the menu for GRADUATION and click SHOP
2. Scroll down and click on SHOP ALL GRADUATION PRODUCTS
3. Scroll down to:
CAP AND GOWN PACKAGE C ($72.95) on the left. Click on CUSTOMIZE.
