Class of 2026 Information

The graduation ceremony for our Class of 2026 will be held in the brand-new University of St. Thomas, Lee and Penny Anderson Arena on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 7:00pm.

The ceremony will be a ticketed event, which St. Thomas requires. More information about the number of tickets available will come from each high school. For those unable to attend in person, a high-quality live stream will be available.

Please look for more specific details from Eastview High School after January 1. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 with you!

Senior Photos/Yearbook/Grad Ads

2025-2026 Yearbooks

Senior Portraits for Yearbook - Due November 25, 2025

Senior Portrait Submission for Yearbook

CLASS OF 2026:

The deadline to submit your senior photo for the yearbook is NOVEMBER 25, 2025! Click here for more information.

To submit your senior photo to the yearbook:

1. Go to https://photos.jostens.com/FJNNMZ

2. Browse to select the photo you wish to upload, click on "Select My Images".

3. Enter information about the photo and provide contact information in case the staff needs additional information.

4. Click "Upload Chosen Images".

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ: Your photo should be vertical/portrait orientated. No props, no SnapChat filters. The yearbook staff reserves the right to crop any submitted picture to meet these expectations.

CLICK HERE TO SEE IF YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR PHOTO

Grad Ads (optional) - Due February 5, 2026

Optional Graduation Ads - due FebRuary 5, 2026

Senior Grad Ads are full-color, congratulatory messages to graduating seniors from their families. They include the student's name, a baby picture, and a short message.

Grad ads are $65 and are to be submitted online. Grad Ad submissions begin August 15, 2025 and are due on February 5, 2026.

Instructions for Ad Submission
1. IT’S EASY! Create your ad online at https://tinyurl.com/EVHS25
2. Choose Yearbook Ads
3. Choose your ad design and layout
4. Enter your text and upload your photos
5. More questions? Call Jostens at 877-767-5217

Graduation Ceremony Information

Graduation Ceremony

The graduation ceremony for our Class of 2026 will be held at 3M Arena at Mariucci on the campus of the University of Minnesota on Saturday May 30, 2026 at 4:00pm.

Seating

There is plenty of seating at 3M Arena at Mariucci. Seating is first come first serve starting an hour before the ceremony. There are no reserved seats.

Meeting the Graduates after the Ceremony

At the end of the ceremony, students that are in Good Standing for graduation will pick up their diplomas behind the main stage. All students that have to address fees, fines, etc. should come to school on Monday, June 1st to take care of these items and receive your diploma. Graduates can meet family and friends in the main seating area after picking up their diplomas. Family and friends may not come onto the ceremony floor, nor may they go to the back area for picking up diplomas.

Food and Beverage

Clear water containers are permitted in the arena and encouraged. We want you to stay hydrated. Food is not permitted, nor are beverages in non-clear containers.

Security and Safety

There will be security, a U of MN police officer, and an EMT on site for the ceremony who will be present to respond to any incident or need.

NO balloons or noisemakers are allowed in the Arena.

Bag Policy

The University of Minnesota bag policy is in place for our event. We encourage you not to bring bags to graduation. However, if you do, the smaller the better and please check the prohibited item list below. All bags will be searched when entering and everything is subject to search.

poster of prohibited bags inside mariucci arena

Celebrate Your Graduate's Achievement with a Portrait from Lifetouch

Lifetouch photographers will be present at graduation to capture the graduates' photos as they cross the stage after receiving their diploma cover. Information will be shared with families on how to access the photos that are taken at the Commencement ceremony.

Info For Grads

Transportation to and from Graduation

To Graduation:
ALL graduates are required to take the school bus from EVHS to Mariucci Arena for graduation. You may not drive yourselves to the ceremony (nor can you ride with your family). Please note that storage is not available for purses, bags etc. on the bus or during the ceremony. Please keep such items in your car at EVHS or with a family member.

From Graduation:
Bus transportation back to EVHS is not required; returning with family is recommended.

Attire and Etiquette

EVHS takes pride on having a quality and sophisticated ceremony. We ask our graduates to celebrate this formal ceremony with the following recommendations:

Cap and Gown Details:

IMPORTANT: To provide a formalized group ceremony that celebrates our school/district's academic achievements, only approved regalia and that which is a result of an academic honor by participating in a District 196 program or that is cultural regalia approved by school administration before graduation, can be worn at the ceremony. No other hat or graduation adornments should be worn other than those provided by the school/district. Do not alter and/or decorate the caps or gowns – You will NOT be allowed to wear them in the ceremony. (Students in the District 196 American Indian Education program are an exception and permitted to bead caps.)

Footwear:

Comfortable shoes for standing and walking should be worn. Dress shoes or dress sandals, flats or wedges are recommended. If wishing to wear heels, we advise that you wear wedge or platform style. The carpet in the arena is not the friendliest to stiletto style heels.

Clothing:

We encourage you to dress in business casual or formal attire. The arena is air conditioned. When not in your cap and gown, you should be dressed for the formality of the occasion.

Etiquette:

§ This is a formal occasion and your behavior should reflect as such

§ No beverages, food, or chewing gum

§ Do not bring items that would distract from the ceremony

Everyone has worked hard to get to this celebration and should have an equal opportunity to be recognized and celebrated.

Directions and Parking

Transportation to and from Graduation

From Graduation:
Bus transportation back to EVHS is not required, returning with family is recommended.

Directions to 3M Arena at Mariucci (1901 4th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455)

Parking

Parking will be available in multiple surrounding lots and garages for the ceremony. The rate for parking is $10/vehicle in Lot 37 and the Maroon Lot. Parking in the Fourth Street Ramp is also $10/vehicle. Lot 37 and the Maroon Lot are the closest lots to the arena.

Lot 37: 1811 5th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Maroon Lot: 2010 6th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Fourth Street Parking Ramp: 1625 4th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (this lot may be more than $6)

ADA parking is available in both lots in locations closest to 3M Arena. Unfortunately, there are no ADA parking spaces attached to the arena. There is a drop off loop that can be used for dropping individuals with physical limitations off on 5th (after the turn off of Oak). The pull in spot is labeled “Vendor Pull In”.

Senior Graduation Party

Senior Party Information