Commencement Weekend

List of 11 items.

• Commencement Seating

  Families are asked not to reserve seats for Saturday's Commencement Ceremony before Saturday morning. Signs placed on the chairs Friday will be removed. 
  
  

  The School has set aside reserved seating for those in wheelchairs and their family members. If you anticipate that members of your family will need and use reserved handicapped seating, please notify Events Director Jane Forsythe in advance. 

• Senior Dorm Move Out

  Seniors should plan to be moved out of dorm by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 27. Many families choose to begin the move-out process on Friday afternoon, but all seniors must be checked out of their dorm by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.

• Accessibility During Commencement Weekend

  Accessible Parking: There will be reserved parking in front of Penick Hall (the admissions building), Evans Dormitory and in front of Hershey Athletics Center. Parking attendants will monitor these spaces and guide drivers to the appropriate parking spots. 

  
  Accessible Seating: All Friday events are hosted in accessible buildings with flexible seating options. For Saturday’s Commencement Ceremony on Hoxton Circle (weather permitting), the most accessible seats will be reserved for guests in wheelchairs. Please email Events Director Jane Forsythe with the number of people in your group, and we will do our best to reserve seating for you together in an accessible location.

   

  Access to Golf Cart Shuttles: Our hope is that the reserved parking will provide you the direct access to the buildings you and your guests require. However, if you need additional support, staff members will be available to escort your guest(s) via golf cart to the destination. Check in with the parking attendants, who can call for support on site.

• Where can I park?

  Baccalaureate 5/26 @ 4:30 p.m. - Callaway Chapel
  Awards Ceremony 5/26 @ 7:30 p.m. - Hershey Athletics Center

  • Guests should arrive via the gate located at 1200 N Quaker Lane. 
  • The gate will be open at 3:00 p.m. and our parking attendants will be ready to direct guests to parking along the front drive.
  • Shuttles to Callaway Chapel will be available for those with mobility issues.  Flag down any parking/shuttle attendant.
  • Accessible Parking: There will be reserved parking in front of Penick Hall (the admissions building), Evans Dormitory and in front of Hershey Athletics Center. 
  • Parking attendants will monitor these spaces and guide drivers to the appropriate parking spots.  Additional parking spaces are directly behind the chapel and may be used for dropping off guests or parking on a first-come, first-served basis
   
  Commencement 5/27 @ 9:00 a.m. - Hoxton Circle
  • Guests should arrive via the gate located at 1200 N Quaker Lane. 
  • The gate will be open at 6:00am and our parking attendants will be ready to direct guests to parking along the front drive. 
  • Shuttles to Hoxton Circle will be available for those with mobility issues. Flag down any parking/shuttle attendant.
  • It is recommended to arrive on site no later than 8:00am to alleviate parking lines and to ensure you are parked and seated before the Commencement ceremony begins promptly at 9:00am.
  • Accessible Parking: There will be reserved parking in front of Penick Hall (the admissions building), Evans Dormitory and in front of Hershey Athletics Center. Parking attendants will monitor these spaces and guide drivers to the appropriate parking spots. 
  • Additional parking spaces are directly behind the chapel and may be used for dropping off guests or parking on a first-come, first-served basis
   
  Oversized Vehicles: Any families that may have an oversized vehicle exceeding the size of a large SUV (Suburban/Yukon) or any vehicle towing a trailer to assist with Senior move out should plan to arrive via the gate located at 3900 W Braddock Road and park in the Gravel Lot.  Parking attendants will be available for assistance in the Gravel Lot.

• Commencement Streaming Links

  2023 Baccalaureate Ceremony on Friday, May 26 at 4:30 p.m
  
  2023 Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m.
  
  Commencement for Episcopal High School's Class of 2023 on Saturday, May 27 at 9:00 a.m. 

• Professional Photography

  The School will have two professional photographers staffing events on Friday and Saturday, with albums posted soon after the weekend.

• Diploma Tubes will be available

  Protective diploma tubes will be available at a table by Laird Dining Hall after the Commencement Ceremony on Saturday.

• What is the Commencement ceremony attire for graduates?

  Graduates are expected to be in Vespers attire. Girls historically have worn white dresses and boys have worn coat and tie. There is no cap and gown for EHS graduates.

• Is there Class of 2023 gear?

  Episcopal’s School Store is pleased to offer a few fun customized options for families to consider as Commencement gifts for their upcoming graduates!

  • Personalized Recognition Chair from Standard Chair of Gardner 
    • Order online and the chair will ship directly to your home within 6-8 weeks
  • Personalized blanket from Custom Made Comfort with your student’s name woven into the blanket! 
    • Several designs are available. Please order by March 31.  Orders will ship the week of May 7th.

  The School Store also has a limited number of diploma frames available in the store or through our website, or you may order another style directly from framingsuccess.com.

• Do I need a ticket to attend graduation?

  No, EHS does not require tickets for the Commencement ceremony. We are happy for all extended family members and friends to join us here on The Holy Hill as we celebrate our Class of 2023. All are also invited to join us on campus for dinner Friday night and for the Senior Luncheon on Saturday after Commencement.

• Where can I order a class ring or graduation announcements?

  Jostens is standing by to take orders from any senior interested in an EHS class ring. See this flier for information about cost, design, and metal options. Orders are mailed directly to your home.  If you have questions, Jostens sales representative William Orme is available at william.orme@jostens.com.
  
  Print announcements are available through our vendor Herff Jones. If you are interested in purchasing, select the “Announcements & Accessories” tab. View sample of announcement here.