Families of Grade 12 students at Chinook High School in Lethbridge, Alberta, have until April 10, 2026, or earlier if sold out, to purchase remaining tickets for the upcoming Grad Gala.
The school is offering a second round of ticket sales on a first-come, first-served basis through School Cash Online. This second round is subject to ticket availability after the initial sales period. The event is set for Friday, May 8, 2026, at the University of Lethbridge Gymnasium, running from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tickets are priced at $45 for graduates, $25 for plus-ones, and $10 for guests, with a limit of eight tickets per family. The Grad Gala is a long-standing tradition for the school, designed to be an inclusive celebration for all Grade 12 students, regardless of their current credit standing or graduation status.
The celebration will feature a formal program including speeches, graduate recognition, a video slideshow, and a dance. Graduates and their plus-ones will be served appetizers at 8:45 p.m.
For families requiring accessibility accommodations, such as assistance for mobility restrictions, the school asks that requests be sent to Duane Piper at duane.piper@lethsd.ab.ca no later than April 30, 2026. This gala acts as a significant milestone ahead of the formal convocation ceremony, which is set to take place at the school on June 25, 2026.
