What is Grad Night?  

Grad Night is a Los Gatos High School tradition that is 100% parent-organized, funded, and executed. The LGHS campus is transformed into the perfect playground of neon lights, a packed dance floor, hilarious games, unexpected entertainment, delicious food and more. Specific details are kept secret so the graduates will be surprised and delighted throughout the night.

2026 LGHS Grad Night

Organizers over the last two years have been consolidating student and parent feedback to create a more sustainable event moving forward.  Preserving the legacy of LGHS Grad Night while modernizing the event will ensure an amazing, memorable experience for the graduates.

A few changes reflect new and increased safety protocols required by the school, the loss of key on-campus storage and desire to reduce waste along with the need to streamline volunteer needs, set up, and teardown process.

• Scaling down the footprint of the event – requiring less infrastructure, volunteers and decor.
• Utilizing rentals and vendors - with the loss of on-campus storage, the new strategy avoids parent built décor that is only used for one year.
• Welcoming food trucks to simplify logistics, minimize food waste, and offer fresh food all night.
• Focus on the most popular attractions to keep energy high and reduce wait times.
• Attendance - graduates are expected to stay for the entire event. If a student wishes to leave before 4:00 AM, a parent will need to provide verbal permission, even if the student is 18 years of age.

How Parents Help

Parent support is paramount! The weeks leading up to graduation are very busy, so please keep the following in mind:

• Read all communications: emails will come from LGHS or info@lghsgradnight.com.
• Buy your ticket EARLY: this is a self-funded event, so we need funds from ticket sales to pay the deposits for the vendors.
• Volunteer: join a committee to prepare for the event, volunteer at Grad Night, or look for jobs as the needs are posted.
• Positive support: Hype up the event to your student, encourage attendance, and block out your schedule to drop off and pick up your graduate. Please do not host your own events during Grad Night hours!
• Parent Checklist: Check out the Grad Night Parent Checklist to keep track of all deadlines.

Ticket Information

Grad Night tickets include:

• Admission to Grad Night
• All activities and entertainment
• All food & beverages
• One (1) Senior Memory Board
• Access to our Grad Note digital template
• Multiple chances to win prizes at the event

Now - March 16th: $275

March 17th - June 4th:  $300

June 5th day of tickets available until 4pm:  $350