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COMMENCEMENT

Cheshire Academy’s Commencement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 31, at 9 a.m. on the Kevin Slaughter Memorial Field.

The ceremony will include commencement addresses, speeches given by the Class of 2025 Salutatorian and Valedictorian, the awarding of major honors prizes, and the awarding of diplomas. To conclude, students will process out of the tent and onto the field to celebrate with the faculty and have family photos taken. There will also be a brunch following the ceremony.

End-of-Year Events

May 21

Class of 2025 Dinner Celebration with
Head of School

4:30 p.m.

May 21

Academic Expo Night

7-9 p.m.

May 22

Spring Fling

3:45 p.m.

May 22

Senior Sunset

8 p.m.

May 23

Spring Afternoon Activity Awards

2:30 p.m.

May 23

Color Run

3:45 p.m.

May 26

Memorial Day Holiday – No Classes

May 27-29

Final Demonstrations of Learning (FDoL)

May 30

Commencement Rehearsal

9 a.m.

May 30

Awards Ceremony

10:15 a.m.

May 31

Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony

9 a.m.

Commencement FAQ

Where do I park for Commencement?

We will have personnel directing traffic to park on the field next to Arthur Sheriff Field House. The entrance of Route 68 will be blocked off. Please use the entrance off of Route 10 as the main entry point to campus. Additional parking will be directed to the Town Hall.

What should graduates wear to Commencement?

Students should wear a dress shirt/blouse with dress pants or skirt; students may also wear a dress. Students may choose to wear a tie with a dress shirt. Dress shoes or sandals that they can easily walk in are recommended.  

 
Where do graduates get their cap and gown?

Graduation cap and gowns will be delivered to the Class of 2025 at a class meeting to be announced.

Graduation gowns should be ironed prior to the ceremony. For those boarding students without access to an iron, assistance will be provided. Students can decorate their graduation caps with appropriate words and pictures, avoiding any references to drugs/alcohol, inappropriate language, or any language that could be perceived as derogatory. Faculty assisting with the commencement ceremony will review all caps to be sure that they are appropriate for an academic ceremony at Cheshire Academy.

 
When should graduates meet on the morning of Commencement?

Graduates should arrive outside of the Event Room at Hurley Hall by 8:15 am. fully dressed in cap and gown, ready to be lined up for the procession.

 
When do boarding students need to move out following Commencement?

Graduates must be packed and off campus by 2 p.m. on Saturday. Before leaving they must clear out and clean their rooms, turn in their keys, and get room and library clearance. Students who fail to do so will be charged a fee.

 
Will Commencement be livestreamed?

The ceremony will be recorded and posted to the website on a later date. 

 
Can I attend the Awards Ceremony?

Yes, families can attend the Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 30, at 10:15 a.m. The ceremony will take place under the commencement tent. Families will receive notification via email if their child is receiving an award.

 

Questions?

Please email Sharyn Iadarola, academic office administrative assistant, with any questions regarding commencement. 

Nearby Restaurants

Viron Rondo Osteria

203-439-2727

1721 Highland Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410

Il Gusto Restaurant & Wine Bar

203-806-1560

286 Maple Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410

Bella'Gio

203-439-9175

835 W Main St, Cheshire, CT 06410

Vespucci's Restaurant

203-271-9143

150 Main St., Cheshire, CT 06410

 

Cheshire Pizza

Cheshire Pizza

203-272-3651

133 Highland Ave #2520, Cheshire, CT 06410

AJ Hibachi Steakhouse

(203) 806-1401

195 Highland Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410

Butcher Bros Steakhouse

 
(475) 252-5741

1410 Highland Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410

 

Nearby Hotels

Courtyard Marriott Wallingford/New Haven

 (7.4 mi) Use code “S4132” for a discount  

Holiday Inn Cheshire - Southington

 (9.7 mi.)

CA has blocked a limited amount of rooms to ensure that you can be with or near other reunion and commencement attendees, all at a special rate!

Omni Hotel

(16 mi.) Downtown New Haven

The Blake Hotel

(17 mi.) Downtown New Haven

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