Schedule of Events
| Thursday, May 27–Saturday, May 29 | |
|---|---|
| Senior Program | |
| Saturday, May 29 | |
| 11 a.m. | NLI Signing Celebration—Brown Auditorium |
| 12:30 p.m. | Commencement Rehearsal—Required for Seniors |
| 2–2:45 p.m. | Final Art Exhibit and Reception—Ordway Art Gallery |
| 3 p.m. |
Senior Awards Ceremony—Field House followed by: Students depart campus with their families but must return by 9 a.m. Sunday. |
| Sunday, May 30 | |
| 9 a.m. | All seniors must be on campus, dressed for commencement. |
| 9:30 a.m. | Class Photo—canceled due to inclement weather |
| 10 a.m. |
Commencement Exercises on the Village Green* |
*Please note: In the event of inclement weather, graduation will be held in the Field House with a limit of four guests per graduate. We request you exercise caution attending this event if you are not vaccinated. It is not necessary to have an invitation to attend the ceremony.
An important commencement rehearsal will take place on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m., and it is imperative that students attend this event. You and your family, and guests are invited to attend our outdoor Senior Awards Ceremony at 3 p.m. All seniors must attend the awards program. Following the ceremony parents are invited to a reception. Students will be treated to lite bites on the Village Green. Following the reception, seniors are required to spend Saturday night with their parents at home or at a hotel. Please be sure students return to campus on Sunday morning by 9 a.m. to gather for a senior photo and commencement preparations.
We shared some exciting news regarding our plans for commencement based on new outdoor event guidelines and lifted restrictions starting on May 19 from the State of Connecticut. All family members are now welcome to attend our 87th Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 30, at 10 a.m. The ceremonies will conclude by 11:30 a.m. Seniors should already be packed and ready to leave with their families that afternoon.
Commencement Announcements
- Wednesday, April 21, Head of School Jim Detora shared updates regarding commencement. Please view a recording of the meeting here if you were unable to attend.
- On Monday, April 5, Head of School Jim Detora hosted a Zoom meeting with parents of current seniors to discuss commencement details. Please view a recording of the meeting here if you were unable to attend.