Welcome to the December edition of Graduation at a G'Lance, your vital resource for the Class of 2026!

This edition of Graduation at a G'Lance is focused on immediate action! The end of the year brings important deadlines for ordering your cap and gown, and the upcoming yearbook price increase. Plus, we've included important college financial aid and AP exam fee details.

Use the next few weeks to enjoy the holidays and check these items off your list so you can start the New Year stress-free and on track for graduation!

With PRIDE,

Churchill Graduation Committee

at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Eugene Center (7th Avenue and Willamette Street)

Senior year can be expensive: caps and gowns, graduation announcements, Prom, the grad party, and so much more. Don't let finances keep you from participating in all of your senior year activities. Financial assistance is available. Ask at the front office, your counselor, or any teacher or staff member. We can help.

It's time to place your orders for the Class of 2026 Graduation! To ensure your student is ready for the ceremony, please place your cap and gown order through Miners Graduate Services before Winter Break ends.

Students return to classes on Tuesday, January 6, and Wednesday, January 7 is the final day to order caps and gowns and receive the special bulk discount. Orders placed after this date may be subject to additional fees and potential shipping delays.

Don't miss out on securing the best price and timely delivery!

How to Order:

Delivery Information:

Questions?

If you have any order questions, please contact Miners Graduate Services directly:

Seniors - join us for our first annual CHS alumni panel. This is a chance to hear from recent graduates about their journey navigating life after high school. The panel will be held on Thursday, December 18, during Advisory.

Planning on obtaining Honors Diploma recognition? The hours logs are due at the end of January. See your School Counselor if you have any questions. Logs are due to Kari Ludington, School Counselor, by January 30, 2026 (No-School Day, Semester 1 Grading Day.

Use this link to check the fees: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QkHEg5s1FJAClyqO40sC1RuScBoy1pga/view?usp=sharing

Use this link to apply for Free and Reduced prices: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMo0ugKODI7gZXYlLTm9_ciBMJfQgpQYkEq_bcKzjfo6F-8A/viewform?usp=sf_link

Use this link to go to School Pay and make a payment: https://schoolpay.com/

Oregon Student Aid

Apply for many, many scholarships with one application! https://oregonstudentaid.gov/. 

Individual colleges and universities

Search the websites of colleges or universities you want to attend for institutional scholarships.

Lane Foundation

For students attending Lane Community College for at least 6 credits per term.

The application for the 2026-2027 academic year will open in early January 2026. The 2026-2027 application deadline will be March 3, 2026, at 11:59 pm.

Go to your Xello account and find Scholarships under the Plan menu, then search for local and national scholarships. Quick Xello access: sign into Canvas, click on any course, then look at the menu on the left and click on the Xello link.

Early Action and Early Decision applicants who ensured all required materials - including an official transcript, School Report, and Counselor Recommendation - were received on time can log in to their Willamette Applicant Portal to view their decision after 4:00 p.m. Pacific on Friday, December 12. Instructions on how to access the Willamette Applicant Portal were provided to students once their application was received, and will also be included in the decision notification email. We appreciate that 80 percent of our early applicants have set up and accessed their Willamette Applicant Portal. In addition to the digital release, all applicants will receive a decision via postal mail to the home address on file.

NEXT VOLUNTEER MEETING: Wednesday, January 7 at 6:30 at Living Hope Church 

WHEN: Monday, June 8th (graduation night)

TIME: 11:00 pm – 3:00 am

WHERE: UofO Recreation Center

WHO: Class of 2026, CHS Students only

One final celebration with their classmates! There will be a DJ rocking the latest hits, sprinkled with Karaoke, various activities such as the fan favorite Casino Night (various casino games and horse races), CASH WALK, Gymnasium Activities (basketball, dodgeball, pickleball), Rock Climbing, Hair Tinsel/Glitter Tattoos, Jousting Arena, Swimming Pool, and much more! Food and beverages are provided, such as DUTCH BROS, Papas Pizza, Nothing Bunt Cakes, etc... There will be CASH PRIZES throughout the night (last year over $6,000), plus 40+ Raffle Baskets and GRAND PRIZES to win! Past prizes include: TV's, Tablets, Smart Watches, e-Bikes, Scooters, Paddle Boards and amazing theme-inspired baskets like: Movie Night, Girls/Boys Dorm Essentials, Care Kits, Camping, etc... so the better question would be, Why Wouldn't My Student Attend?

Volunteers are NEEDED! As mentioned, this event is put on solely by volunteers and paid for through fundraising and donations. We need as many people as we can get to help! It's not hard, or overly time consuming. Let's work together to have the most epic party and help our students celebrate their success!

Additionally, we are a 501c3 Non-Profit entity, operating through Lancer Legacy. Therefore, donations are tax-deductible. We accept cash, checks, and have a business Venmo for donations or fundraiser payments.

Follow Us On Our Socials: 

Need to get rid of your Christmas tree after the holiday? Let us do the work! All money raised goes toward the Senior Grad Night Party!

Have extra cans or bottles? We would love them! We have Bottle Drop bags (already tagged) we are happy to provide, or we will gladly pick up your extra cans/bottles - just reach out!

To make arrangements: email: CHS.2026GradParty@gmail.com or call/text: 541-335-1354.