Senior Information

              Important Dates for Seniors

                Senior Sunrise Event - Mon., Aug 18 at 7:30am

                • Seniors start off the new school year with a special seniors-only gathering at 7:30am in Cougar Stadium with donuts and treats, a group photo, and a prayer and blessing from Fr. Joe. 

                Senior Photos

                • Traditional school photos will be taken on Thursday, August 21 and will be used for the yearbook.
                • Traditional cap & gown photos taken before graduation will be used for the class composite that hangs in the school hallway.
                • Personal senior photos may be used in celebrating seniors in social media posts
                • Senior Yearbook Ad Information - information will be out later this fall and typically due before Christmas Break.

                Due by Sept. 19 - Diploma Names & Graduation Gowns Form

                • All parents and students should complete this form as an extra checkpoint for accuracy of spelling for your official high school diploma and custom sizing for your graduation gown. 
                • The cost of the graduation cap and gown is already covered with your tuition and fees and there is no additional cost on your part for this. The diploma order as well as the cap & gown order will be placed by Mrs. Karen Gavin for the entire senior class in November.  
                • Deadline to complete the diploma name & gown size form: Friday, September 19, 2025.

                  Graduation Products

                  Senior Yearbook Ads for purchase - deadline - TBA

                  Personal ads can be purchased by going to https://yearbookforever.com/ and searching for Lansing Catholic. You can design your own ad or select to have the font, colors and layout designed by the yearbook staff. Pricing is $50 for 1/8 of a page, $85 for a 1/4 page, and $125 for a 1/2 page.

                  All senior yearbook ads must be submitted by TBA.

                  The pictures must also meet the following guidelines: skirts and dresses must be worn at the same length as our uniform skirt, students may wear hats, accessory and footwear guidelines are the same as our uniform dress code. The following items are NOT permitted: clothing that is torn or cut, shorts or swimsuits, tank tops, sleeveless tops, midriff/crop tops that show skin, shirts that reveal shoulders or cleavage, form-fitting pants (e.g. leggings, skinny jeans, yoga pants, etc.), pajamas, costumes, clothing that features offensive words, designs, or images. If a photo doesn't meet the guidelines we will reach out to you and depending on the deadline you may be asked to submit an alternative.

                  Wednesday, February 4, 5, & 6 -Junior/Senior Damascus Retreat (Required)

                  • This will be a required overnight retreat, led by Damascus missionaries, at their campus in Centerberg, Ohio. You can find all the retreat details here. 

                  Sat., April 25 - Prom

                  • Prom will be held at Eagle Eye Golf & Banquet Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 7:00-10:30pm.
                  • Please contact our Student Life Director, Mrs. Lynn Collom with any questions about Prom.

                  Fri., May 1 Service Hours are DUE

                  • Service hours for the graduation requirement (95 hours) must be completed, logged, and verified by Friday May 1, 2026.
                  • For students pursuing the Service Distinction Award (215+ hours), all service hours must be completed, logged, and verified by Monday, April 27, 2026. 
                  • As a reminder, Cougar Commotion and Work-a-Thon each count for 5 hours of service.
                  • Students who complete 200 hours of service are eligible to receive the Governor's Service Award. Students must create a profile at innerview.org and enter their hours. All service hours must be logged by April 15, 2026 to receive the Governor's Service Award.
                  • For any questions about service hours, students should stop by the library to see Ms. Webster.

                  Sat., May 2 - Moscars

                  • The Moscars event celebrates our Senior Mock Elections and is student organized. The event is for students only.
                  • Dress code is dressy with the red carpet starting at 6:30pm and the main event starting at 7pm in the Auditorium.
                  • Please contact our Student Life Director, Mrs. Lynn Collom with any questions about this event.

                  May TBA - Senior Signing Day for Student-Athletes

                  • On May TBA at 3:30pm, we will celebrate our senior student-athletes who will be continuing their athletic careers in college in the gym.

                  May 4-15 - AP Tests

                  • AP Tests for AP classes will take place May 4-15, depending on the class, and some testing may take place off site. For questions about AP testing, please contact Mr. Stolpa.

                  Fri., May 8 - Student Breakfast Tailgate

                  • We are continuing the long-standing tradition of the senior students organizing a breakfast tailgate prior to the start of the school day. This takes place in the student parking lot on the seniors’ official last day of classes.
                  • Senior students also wear shirts to represent the college they plan to attend in the fall with uniform bottoms on this last day of classes.

                  Mon. & Tue., May 11 & 12 - Senior Exams

                  Wed., May 13 - Graduation Practice & Senior Checkout 9am-11am

                  • This event is mandatory for all Seniors as we prepare for the celebratory ceremonies and finalize logistics and distribute caps, gowns, and other regalia.
                  • (Students who have not yet completed their graduation requirements by this time may be allowed to participate in end of year events once seniors and their parents have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining what is expected with set deadlines.)

                  Wed., May 13 - Senior Class Photo at 6:40pm and Baccalaureate Mass & Awards & Reception at 7pm

                  • Baccalaureate Mass & Awards is on Wed., May 13 at St. Mary Cathedral at 7pm.
                  • Seniors will wear their black graduation gown zipped with no cap or other regalia.
                  • Seniors need to arrive by 6:40pm at the latest to organize for a class photo on the Cathedral steps. Seniors will immediately line up and process into Mass following the class photo. 
                  • Mass will begin at 7pm and awards will begin after the closing hymn.
                  • Following the awards, there will be a special reception to celebrate our seniors at the parish hall.
                  • Seating is first come first serve at the Cathedral.
                  • Baccalaureate Mass & Awards typically lasts about 2 hours.
                  • Senior Award List & Descriptions

                  Sun., May 17 at 2pm - Graduation

                  • Graduation will take place in Lansing Catholic’s Gym at 2pm on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
                  • Seating is first come first serve in the Gym. There are no tickets required to attend.
                  • Senior portraits will take place in Room 106 from 1:00pm to 1:40pm
                  • Seniors must arrive to LCHS by 1:30pm and report to the senior hallway for a graduate portrait, final instructions, and to line up.
                  • (LCHS grounds and building will be open at 12:30pm for photo ops on May 17.)
                  • Graduation typically lasts less than an 1 hour.

                  Senior Open House Schedule

                  • Want to plan an Open House but don’t want to choose the same date as one of your friends? Check out this Class of 2025 Open House Dates, organized by senior families, that will allow you to add your date and know when your friends are hosting their parties too! (Class of 2026 Open House Date Sheet Coming Soon!)

                  Family Directory

                  • If you are in need of contact information for graduation party invites, our LCHS Family Directory is accessible inside of your FACTS Family Portal Account.

                  College Planning

                  College Financial Aid

                  Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

                  The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) typically opens December 1. Please find attached directions for completion of the FSA ID, which is required for students and parents to submit prior to completion of the FAFSA. You can also learn more by visiting StudentAid.gov and MI Student Aid.

                  Why complete the FAFSA:

                  1. The FAFSA is a key step in determining eligibility for federal student aid, including grants, loans, and work-study programs. 
                  2. Completing the FAFSA is necessary to qualify for:

                  -Michigan Community College Guarantee

                  -Michigan Achievement Scholarship

                  -Lansing Promise

                  1. The FAFSA process can help families gain a clearer understanding of their financial situation and what options are available to them. 

                  Xello and NCAA/NAIA Accounts

                  Email Accounts for College Admissions and Other Post High School Endeavors

                  • We encourage seniors to create a personal email account that presents a professional image of themselves to use when applying for colleges, employment, and other post-high school endeavors. School accounts will be eliminated shortly after graduation and we do not want the Class of 2026 missing out on key information from colleges or employers. If they you have already applied using your school email account, please notify the institution that you need to change your contact information to your personal email address and that all future communication be sent there. 

                  NCAA/NAIA Accounts

                  • If your student is planning to play college athletics, please follow up with our Athletic Director Mr. Goodrich, and our College/Career Counselor about your NCAA and/or NAIA clearinghouse accounts.

                  Senior Athletes Playing In College

                  Student-athletes planning to continue their athletic careers in college should let the Athletic Department know as soon as the NLI has been made available or the student has been admitted to the academic institution.