Below are important topics related to your senior year. Be sure to check the Senior Calendar and the Career Center regularly for additional information and updates throughout the school year.
Please refer back to this page often for ongoing updates, important deadlines, and graduation requirements. All seniors should also check their school email frequently to stay informed about events and important announcements.
Graduation Requirements
The following must be completed before receiving cap and gowns (May 20, 2026).
Job Shadow online form & senior interview - Due March 11, 2026
Students can request their Dean or teachers to write a Recommendation Letter for college and/or scholarship recommendation. Students should complete an informational form (below) for the teacher/Dean in order to write a letter. Please allow two weeks for the letters to be completed. It is suggested students pick up these letters when they are completed for scholarship mailings if a physical mailing is needed. For college admissions, scholarships, and other college or scholarship forms required, students should visit the Career Center website.
Online Job Shadow Form & Senior Interview are DUE: MARCH 11, 2026
Senior Job Shadow is a graduation requirement.
All senior students should attend their Job Shadow Day in March which is a Digital Learning Day.
Students set up their Job Shadow day themselves with a Mentor who should have a job position in the student's career field of interest. (Non-family member).
Students also need to have their Mentors complete the ONLINE SENIOR INTERVIEW (below)
The following day, March 11, the online JOB SHADOW FORM and SENIOR INTERVIEW sheet are due.
The student Job Shadow Form online (below) should be completed at home after spending the student spends the day with their Mentor.
Students CANNOT miss class time to complete this graduation requirement. However, if there are other days that work better for the Mentor, Job Shadow can be done on any of the school days that LNHS does NOT have classes in session. However, the due date remains March 11, 2026 by 3pm.
COMPLETE the TWO following requirements for the Senior Job Shadow Day. BOTH items are due.
Students' mentor completes ONLINE form (below) and conducts a mock "interview" with student at the beginning of the Job Shadow day.
Mentors may use this ONLINE form or print this form and give it back to the student before they leave their Job Shadow day. The student then turns the form in to the LNHS Career Center.
All senior male students must register with the selective service system through the National High School Registrars program. Visit: www.sss.gov
Registrars reinforce the importance of registering with Selective Service to qualify for student loans and grants, job training and federal employment. Registrars also direct students to register online.
Senior Events Schedule - Class of 2026
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Deadline for ordering yard signs celebrating the Class of 2026 on Infinite Campus>School Store. Tentative pickup will be late April. Stay tuned to the Panther Announcements.
April 19: Deadline for Ordering Class of 2026 T-Shirts
Deadline for ordering class of 2026 t-shirts on Infinite Campus>School Store. Tentative pickup will be mid May. Stay tuned to the Panther Announcements.
Time: 8:00 PM -11:00 PM Location: Pinstripes, Edina Tickets: $30 Tentatively will go on sale beginning of May. Stay tuned to the Panther Announcements.
May 17: Deadline for Senior Brunch
Date: June 2 Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm Location: Brackett’s Crossing Country Club
Sign up on Infinite Campus>School Store for $42 by May 17.
There is no transportation provided for this event. Brackett's Crossing has a dress code: please no ripped jeans, t-shirts, casual shorts, tank tops, etc. Looking forward to a wonderful meal together!
May 20: Deadline for Senior Posters(Optional)
Parents have the option to create a poster to celebrate their senior, these will be hung in the cafeteria at North the week of May 25th for students and staff to enjoy. These are also great to have for a grad party.
Cornerstone Copy Center offers a variety of templates to use to make this task seamless for the committee who will be hanging them at school.
If you would rather make a handmade poster, these should still be laminated and please see the graphic for size requirements.
All fines/fees paid (Infinite Campus, Fees) - Due by May 20, 2026
All books and student iPad/charger returned - Due by May 20, 2026
All credit requirements met - Due by May 20, 2026
May 22: Deadline for Senior Party Registration
Seniors are invited to celebrate this milestone with an evening of fun. The party will take place at Lucky Strike (formerly Bowlero) in Lakeville on Thursday, June 4 from 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM. Included with your fee is unlimited bowling, food, prizes, casino, games and more!
Ticket Info:
Regular Registration Tickets (March 28th- May 22nd) are $120.
Click the link below to register your student today. Be sure to include the fee amount in the box before checking out.
Students needing scholarships should reach out to their counselors.
May 28: Decision Day (Photo op, wear college, military, or career attire)
Time: 7:00-8:00 AM Location: LNHS Stadium
May 29: Last Day of School for Seniors (Wear Senior T-shirt)
May 29: Senior Poster Pick-up
May 29: Baccalaureate (Optional)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM Location: LNHS Auditorium
All senior students are invited to this non-denominational service. This service is not required, but optional. Seniors should wear their graduation gown, but NOT their graduation cap.
Lakeville graduating seniors, their families and the public are invited to the annual Baccalaureate Service sponsored by local churches and ministries. The combined LSHS and LNHS event features worship, student speakers and a message from the faith community. In addition to family, the public is welcome and encouraged to attend.
All seniors are invited to be celebrated by our elementary and middle school students. Wear your cap and gown to walk through the halls of your former schools while the current students cheer you on.
June 2: Senior Brunch
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm Location: Brackett’s Crossing Country Club
Sign up on Infinite Campus>School Store for $42 by May 17.
There is no transportation provided for this event. Brackett's Crossing has a dress code: please no ripped jeans, t-shirts, casual shorts, tank tops, etc. Looking forward to a wonderful meal together!
June 3: Panoramic Picture & Commencement Rehearsal (REQUIRED)
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Location: LNHS Practice Field
June 4: LNHS Graduation
Seniors report to Auxiliary Gym for staging and Stadium gates open at 4:00 PM
*No parking allowed for graduation prior to the end of the school day and lots are clear. No tailgating prior to graduation!
Commencement Ceremony Time: 5:00 PM Location: Lakeville North Stadium
The ceremony will be held rain or shine. If there is severe weather, the start time may be delayed. If absolutely necessary, due to severe weather, the makeup date will be June 5, 2026.
