Senior Class

Senior Class

This area of the website is designed for you and your parents! Many "last firsts" happen in a person's senior year. Additionally, there happens to be a lot of planning, deadlines, and more planning that every senior needs to be aware of so they are not missing anything. Scroll down to learn more and help make this part of your senior year less stressful by keeping track of these deadlines. 

Senior Year Events, Dates, and Deadlines:

Quarter 1 | August 25–October 24, 2025

Senior Retreat | Thursday, September 11–Friday, September 12

Diploma Name and Years Attended | Friday, September 19

National College Fair | Tuesday, October 7

  • Seniors will be bused to the Minneapolis Convention Center and attend during school hours

College and Career Week | October 20–24

NACCAP Christian College Fair | Friday, October 24

Quarter 2 | October 27, 2025–January 16, 2026

Senior Portraits for the Yearbook | Saturday, November 1

  • Please refer to this year's Senior Photo Guidelines for image requirements and full instructions on how to upload
  • Then click here to be linked to Jostens and upload your photos

Senior Led Chapel | Tuesday, November 4

College & Financial Aid Info Night | Thursday, November 6

  • For students and parents in the Living Word lobby from 6:30–7:30 pm

Herff Jones Orders Due | Friday, December 12

  • Click here for ordering instructions
  • Minimum purchase required for all graduates
  • Gowns are rented and will need to be returned after the Commencement Ceremony

 

Quarter 3 | January 21–March 20, 2026

Yearbook Ads, Group/Candid Photos, and Wills/Memories Due | Thursday, January 22

Thank You Paragraphs Due | Friday, February 6

  • Seniors will need to submit their FINAL paragraphs by clicking here 

Class Votes & Commencement Part Sign-Up | February Senior Meeting

  • Senior class votes for junior ushers and Timothean award winners
  • As well as have the opportunity to sign up for various parts in the commencement ceremony

Reserved Seating Information | March  

  • Parents will receive additional information regarding how to reserve seats for the commencement ceremony.

Accolades/Activities Form | Due Friday, March 20

Senior Year Highlights | Closes Friday, March 20

Quarter 4 | March 30–May 29, 2026

My Plans After MCA Survey Due | Wednesday, April 29

NCAA Signing Day | Thursday, April 30

  • Parents welcome to attend
  • Additional details will be forthcoming

Senior Day Away | Monday, May 18

Senior's Last Day of School | Friday, May 22

Graduation Week Schedule, Manditory Rehearsals | Tuesday, May 26–Thursday, May 28

Senior and Kindergarten Parade | Thursday, May 28

  • Parents welcome to attend
  • Additional details will be forthcoming

Graduation Day | Friday, May 29

  • 4:30 pm — Student arrival time
  • 6:00 pm — Commencement begins
Parent-Led Events

Senior Party | TBD

  • This party is organized by a group of senior parents
  • Additional details will be forthcoming

Senior Mom's Breakfast | Friday, May 1

  • All senior moms are invited to enjoy a delicious breakfast, fellowship, and hear from various speakers.
  • Additional details will be forthcoming

Senior Year Committee

It's a BIG year and it takes a dedicated group of staff to make sure this is the most memorable year of their lives! These staff members will be working with the Senior Class President and his or her cabinet along with the rest of the class to ensure the Class of 2026 has a great senior year. These staff members will also communicate vital information to the seniors and their parents. Below is a list of the Senior Year Committee. To connect with these staff members, please email:

[email protected]

Committee MemberCore FocusSenior-Specific Focus 

Joshua Agrimson

Upper School Assistant Principal

Campus Culture and Life

Off-Campus Lunch

Senior Retreat and Senior Days

Monthly Meetings

Senior Chapel

 

Susan Eibes

Language Arts and Yearbook

English Teacher and Yearbook Teacher/Advisor

Yearbook Portraits 

Yearbook Ads

Graduation Video Candids

 

Jake Jensen

College and Career Counselor

Class Schedules

PSEO

College Applications

Scholarships 

College Applications

Scholarships

My Plans After MCA Survey

National Decision Day Lunch

 

Jamie Axelberg

Activities Director

Athletics

High School Student Council

Recruitment 

NCAA Portal and Signing Day

Athena Award

 

Michelle Yackel

Event Director

School-Sponsored Events

Graduation specific items such as:

Rehearsals and Commencement Ceremony

 

 

2025-2026 Yearbook Information

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Senior Photos

Seniors and/or senior parents, please click on the banner below to connect to a special page on the Jostens website for you to upload your photos for the yearbook and graduation program. (A security key was emailed to each family to grant you access.)