Eagle High will celebrate the class of 2026 with a graduation party at Big Al’s on May 20

Caleb Zawadzki, Reporter • May 4, 2026

The annual senior grad party is on. Hiring a hypnotist, and throwing a party, the PTO plans a stunning night at Big Al’s bowling alley.

Eagle High will celebrate the end of the 2025-2026 school year with an exciting graduation party for the class of 2026. Organized by Eagle High’s student council, the party will take place on May 20, at Big Als, located at 1900 N Eagle Rd, Meridian ID 83646, and will run from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. This event is $80 for prepay and $100 after May 12.

“For $80-100, I think it’s a great deal,” said senior Carter Ditlove. “It will be a good time spending time with the guys for a night. I’m looking forward to it.”

This party will have a variety of activities to make sure there’s something for everyone. Students can enjoy unlimited bowling and arcade games throughout the entire night. In addition to the games, there will be free food and refreshments. Unlimited pizza and soda will be available for the guests, as well as fruit trays and vegetables. To round it off, graduation cake will be served during the party.

A key attraction will be the hypnotist performance, which will take place from 11:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The hypnotists will perform a live show for students, offering entertainment and a unique entertaining experience, adding a potentially memorable moment.

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“I look forward to the activities they have planned, the hypnotist will be a cool experience to remember,” said senior Jacob Ames.

As part of the celebration, there will also be a raffle with prizes that will be drawn throughout the event, The raffle will kick off at 10:15 p.m., and new prizes will be drawn throughout the night until all awards are gone. Students are encouraged to keep their raffle tickets handy, as there will be multiple opportunities to win.

The graduation party is an important event for the senior class of Eagle High as people prepare to move on to the next chapter in their lives. This event gives students a chance to reflect on high school while enjoying a final night with their friends and classmates. With plenty of activities, food and prizes, the night is designed to bring a fun and exciting atmosphere for everyone.

Graduating seniors are invited to attend the celebration, ensuring all seniors have the chance to participate. The event provides an affordable way to celebrate the end of high school and the beginning of the next chapter of life.

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About the Contributors

Caleb Zawadzki, Reporter Team Leader

My name is Caleb Zawadzki, and I am a Senior at Eagle High. I am excited for my third year on staff for the Stampede newspaper! This year my role is reporter team leader. I fill my time playing baseball. In my free time I hang out with friends, wakeboard, ski and hang out with family.

Sarah Kemp, Photographer

My name is Sarah Kemp, and I am a senior this year. I have lived in Eagle almost my whole life. I do lots of ballet and dance on a competitive team for my studio. The studio also provides me with a job, as I sometimes substitute for the younger ballet classes. When I’m not at the studio, I love to surf, ski and hang out with friends and family. I am absolutely ecstatic about being in newspaper this year!