Graduation Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Location: Veterans Memorial Coliseum
300 N Ramsay Way
Portland, OR 97227
● Times:
Graduates report to Veterans Memorial Coliseum no later than 7:00 p.m.
Doors Open for Guests at 7:15 p.m.
The Graduation Ceremony will begin at 8:00 p.m.
● Mandatory Graduation Practice will be held on the morning of Friday, June 5, 2026. All
graduates will meet in the West Linn High School Main Gym at 9:45 am. Students will
be bussed to and from the venue for this practice.
● Tickets will not be required to attend the 2026 Graduation Ceremony. There is no limit to the
number of family members and friends that would like to attend and celebrate with you.
● This event will not be live-streamed.
● For parents and guests, seating at Veterans Memorial Coliseum is on a first-come, first-served
basis. There will be reserved seating for those in wheelchairs or with accessibility needs.
Please let the Veterans Memorial Coliseum ushers know when you arrive if you have
accessibility seating needs.
● Be aware that there will be traffic getting to the event. All parking garages around Veterans
Memorial Coliseum will be open but may be charging a fee. Street parking will also be
available. Please give yourself adequate time.
● Students, any personal items brought to Veterans Memorial Coliseum may need to be left
unattended as you walk across the stage. Please consider leaving these items with friends or
family.
● This event is a communal celebration for the class of 2026. In order to emphasize the
achievements of all of our graduating seniors, it is expected that our graduating seniors dress
in attire that matches the significance of this event. Caps and gowns need to be worn as
issued. Messages on caps are not allowed.
● Lifetouch will be taking pictures at graduation. Ordering information will be made available
as we approach the event.
● Item limitations - Detailed information can be found here. No balloons will be allowed at the
graduation ceremony. The Veterans Memorial Coliseum allows bags up to 14 inches by 14
inches by 6 inches. Anything larger than a clutch will go through an X-ray machine.
● The venue has a strict policy regarding cameras and recording devices:
Non-professional cameras (no SLR or DSLR cameras) without detachable lenses are
permitted in the arena, as long as no flash is used. Professional photography, video &
audio recording, tripods, and selfie sticks are strictly prohibited. Laptops or any type
of personal computers or tablets will be admitted inside the arena; however, guests
are not permitted to use these items inside of the seating bowl to ensure that guests
are not disturbed in surrounding areas. This policy will be strictly enforced, and
management reserves the right to deny any device at its discretion.
● If you have translation needs please complete the following Graduation Translator Request
Google Form.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our Graduation Coordinator, Kim Jordan
JordanK@wlwv.k12.or.us
