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Originally delivered on 2/24/2026 10:00 am

SUBJECT: Senior Activities - Class of 2026 [3rd edition - 100 days to grad]

Senior
Senior Activities 2026

Dear Family,

The Final Countdown:  100 Days Until Graduation!

Believe it or not, your Senior will be walking across the stage in a blink of an eye!  With college applications behind us, it's time to celebrate and prepare for these final precious weeks. Here's what needs your attention right now:

  • Yearbook Ad - Don't forget to get your senior dedication in by Feb 28!!
  • Senior Brunch Donations - Help fund food, music, and raffle prizes
  • Purchase graduation leis and yard signs 
  • Apply for PTSA Scholarships before deadlines
  • Mark your calendar for upcoming senior events


Our amazing Alisa Sarkissian has created the Senior Corner with all the details and links in one spot. Find it HERE 


We appreciate your support. Here's to celebrating our amazing Class of 2026!

Valerie Talbert & DeDe Cook Senior Activities Committee Chairs


Questions? We're here to help! Contact us at senioractivities@lchsptsa.org

Senior Activities Donation
SENIOR BRUNCH - June 3, 2026

🎓 Wednesday  June 3, 2026 🎓 


Fellow Senior Parents,

As graduation rapidly approaches—only 14 Mondays left!—we need your help to create an unforgettable Senior Brunch immediately following graduation practice. This free celebration for all seniors is entirely funded by us, and we're counting on your support!

5 Easy Ways to Help

  1. 💰 YOUR DONATIONS  Click on the form and donate any amount with your credit card.  If you want to pay by check make it payable to "LCHS PTSA" with "Senior Activities" in the memo. Drop in the PTSA box in the front office.
  2. 🌺 GRADUATION LEI SALES - A time honored La Canada tradition.
  3. 🪧 YARD SIGN SALES - Purchase a sign to recognize and celebrate your senior
  4. 🎪 RAFFLE PRIZE DONATIONS for life after La Cañada (college necessities, gift cards, etc.)  CLICK HERE for the form.
  5. OR - Shop our Amazon Registry for the Class of 2026. Your items will ship directly to Erin Gross to be included in the raffle. Click HERE for Amazon Registry.

For larger donations or specific items, please contact Erica Gross or Sandi Trimble.


Your contribution, no matter the size, will help create lasting memories for our seniors!

Senior Brunch Donation
Class of 2026 Yard Signs
Order your Class of 2026 Graduation Yard Sign TODAY! - $50


Let the neighborhood know you have a proud Graduate - right in your own front yard.  


Designed by the LCHS art department (design to be revealed soon) our traditional senior yard signs are available to honor all graduates.  We believe every senior can be recognized, regardless of circumstances:

  • Signs can be displayed at any location meaningful to your family - whether at a current residence, with relatives (buy a second for the grandparents to show off) or at a temporary home.
  • For families who prefer an alternative location, we can coordinate with local businesses and community partners who have offered to display signs.

Every senior deserves to be celebrated, and we're committed to working with each family to find a way to honor your graduate in a way that works for you.

To arrange for a sign or discuss display options, please contact us at senioractivities@lchsptsa.org


  • Signs will be available for purchase until March 27th for $50 (that's $5 off Regular Price). Starting March 28th, the cost will be $55.
  • Yard signs are double sided and standard size 18" x 24".  All signs come with wire stakes for posting.
  • Signs will be delivered to LCHS and communication will be sent out when orders are ready to be distributed. 
  • Cost: $50 (Net proceeds go towards Class of 2026 Senior Activities)
YARD SIGNS HERE
Lei for Grads
Senior Graduation Leis are ON SALE NOW!

Graduation is around the corner! Congratulate your graduate with a fresh, fragrant flower lei (red & gold or white) to wear during their ceremony. Lei sales fund our senior brunch -- we appreciate your participation as we all celebrate the Class of 2026.  

Senior Leis are an annual tradition for LCHS graduating seniors. Pre-order a beautiful fresh double strand white or cardinal red lei for your senior and it will be made available for pickup at LCHS on June 3rd after graduation rehearsal. 


Please be aware that lei colors are not guaranteed and subject to availability.


Deadline for orders is Sunday, May 4th!


CLICK HERE for our Online Order Form. Cost is $45 each. 


For questions please contact Sheila Dunbar.


PURCHASE LEIS HERE
LCHS PTSA Senior Scholarships
PTA Scholarships Now Open

First District PTA (FDPTA) awards scholarships of $800.00 to support students who are planning to attend a community college, trade or tech school, or a four-year college or university in the fall of 2026. 

Applicants must be current graduating high school seniors or college students, members of their high school or college PTA/PTSA, have a GPA of at least 2.0, and should have a strong record of community service and/or school activities, hold an after school, part-time, or summer job, and/or manage extra home responsibilities.

The application must be submitted via the online form: First District PTA 2026 Commemorative Scholarship Application. No physical copies will be accepted.

The application includes a personal statement that touches on as many of the essay prompts as are applicable to the student, limited to 500 words. There are four (4) required uploads – a legible copy of the student’s current PTA/PTSA membership card, reference form, the letter of recommendation, and the student’s high school or college transcript.

PTSA Student memberships can be purchased on the LCHS PTSA website.  PTSA membership cards can be picked up in the College & Career Center from Mrs. Proctor. You’ll need to scan this card and include it in your online application.   

DEADLINE: 5 p.m. March 4, 2026.  Submissions after the deadline will not be considered.  

Submitted applications will also be considered for the La Canada Council PTA Scholarship.  

If you have any questions, please contact the La Canada Council PTA President, Christa Evans at president@lacanadapta.org.

SCHOLARSHIP FORM
Follow Us on Facebook & Instagram
Senior Socials

Connect with other senior parents on social media

💻 Class of 2026 LCHS Senior Parents Facebook community

📱 Class of 2026 LCHS Senior Parents Instagram

🔍 See what the kids are up to with the LCHS ASB on the Class of 2026 Instagram Page


Don't forget to visit the LCHS Senior Corner HERE

Yearbook Ads DUE FEB 28!!
Senior Yearbook Dedications

If you purchased a dedication for your 2026 Senior in the LCHS Omega Yearbook - please make sure to get your ad in by FEB 28!

Send your designed ad directly to Mr. Sullivan at msullivan@lcusd.net

DATES TO KNOW
UPCOMING DATES

March 9 - Grad Bash Universal tickets go on sale


April 15 - Athletic Signing Day

April 24- Mr. LC 7-9pm

April 30 - Yard signs distributed

April 30 - Senior Celebration - "Party in the Quad"


May 16 - Prom

May 18 - Performing Arts Signing Day

May 18 - Extra Graduation tickets go on sale

May 27 & 28 - Senior Finals

May 27 - Senior Awards Night

May 29 - Graduation tickets distributed / Cap and Gown pick up

May 29 - SENIOR SALUTE DAY (MANDATORY) / Grad Bash at Universal Studios night


June 1 - MONDAY SENIOR FUN DAY 

June 1 - Baccalaureate 7-8pm 

June 3 - Graduation Practice 8:30am (MANDATORY) Graduation Lei pick up - followed by Senior Brunch

June 4 - 🎓 GRADUATION 🎓

SENIOR TACO LUNCH PHOTOS
🤩 🌮 Senior Celebration 🌮 🤩

After the Assembly on Jan 23, your generous donations helped fund a fun and festive taco lunch to celebrate the kids moving into the last half of their Senior Year.  Fabulous food and laughter with life long friends made for an excellent afternoon. 

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