COMMENCEMENT
Cheshire Academy’s Commencement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 6, at 9 a.m. on the Kevin Slaughter Memorial Field.
The ceremony will include commencement addresses, speeches given by the Class of 2026 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.
Commencement & Brunch
Graduates may have an unlimited number of guests (subject to change), but please take note that seating under the tent cannot be reserved and is on a first come, first served basis. Guests who are unable to secure seats under the tent can watch from the lawn; lawn chairs are welcome. Please note that the ceremony will only be moved indoors for very severe weather.
We also hope that you can join us for a delicious brunch in the Gideon Welles Dining Commons following Commencement. Please register below.
We look forward to seeing you and celebrating your graduate!
Commencement Photography
Legacy Studios will be taking photos of graduates as they cross the stage and family photos following the ceremony. These photos will be available for purchase approximately two to three weeks following the event.
Cheshire Academy staff photographers will also share candid photos on social media and on the school’s Flickr account.
Senior Celebrations & End-of-Year Events
Feb. 26
100-Day Countdown Party
7:30-9 p.m.
March 26
Senior Discount at Pat’s Snack Bar
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April 24
Cheshire Academy Prom
6 p.m.
April 27
Paint the Rock
TBD
May 15
Art Major Show
6-7 p.m.
May 15
Spring Concert
7-8:30 p.m.
May 20
Spring Theater Production
7 p.m.
May 22
Spring Afternoon Activities Awards
TBD
May 26
Senior Sunset
8 p.m.
May 27
Spring Fling
12:30 p.m.
May 28
Academic Expo Night
7 p.m.
June 1
Color Run
2:35 p.m.
June 5
Cheshire Academy Awards Ceremony
10 a.m.
June 6
Cheshire Academy Commencement
9 a.m.
Commencement FAQ
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.
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.
Graduation cap and gowns will be delivered to the graduates 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.
Graduates should arrive at the Gideon Welles Dining Commons by 8:15 am. fully dressed in cap and gown, ready to be lined up for the procession.
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.
The ceremony will be recorded and posted to the website on a later date.
Yes, families can attend the Awards Ceremony on Friday. The ceremony will take place under the commencement tent. Families will receive notification via email if their child is receiving an award.
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Commencement 2025 Video
Watch the video from 2025 to get into the Commencement spirit!
