Class of 2026 - Holton-Arms School apply Class of 2026 As you look ahead to your Panthers' Graduation and all of the incredible events surrounding it, we want you to have a comprehensive look at the wonderful traditions that will begin with prom and continue through commencement. Life Skills Workshops We are pleased to share with you that in the final few months of school for Seniors we will be offering what we have come to call “Life Skills Workshops.” These one-hour sessions are intended to help prepare our seniors for all of the independence and responsibilities they will have next year–and beyond. We are also working on scheduling a basic car maintenance workshop and more! Stay tuned for updated information in the coming weeks. Campus Cooking - TBD Reproductive Health - Thursday, April 9 Financial Literacy - Monday, April 20 Personal and Campus Safety - Thursday, April 23 On Tuesday, April 7, Chef Jay Keller from Meriwether Godsey will lead a session on meal planning and dorm-friendly cooking. Chef Keller will focus on healthy, accessible meals. Dr. Nichole Pardo, MD, FOCG, mother of Sofia Bernstein, ’23, will be joining us on Thursday, April 9. Dr. Pardo’s focus will be on contraception, safe and consensual sex practices, and campus resources. Dr. Pardo has found that many myths about sexual health and practices persist, and she is eager to answer students’ questions. Please note that Dr. Pardo is not an expert in transgender adolescent care. Ms. Traci Meakem Richmond ’88,  JD, CDFA™, RICP®, Co-Founder & President of The Meakem Group, will join us on Monday, April 20, for a financial literacy workshop, “Smart About Money,” aimed specifically at college-age students. Some topics covered include budgeting, debt, and investing in the future. Mr. Nate Wilson, Holton's Facilities Manager for Campus Safety, will lead a session on personal and campus safety on Thursday, April 23. Mr. Wilson, who has received awards from and has been recognized by the Boys and Girls Club of America, will touch on topics such as situational awareness, self-defense, and campus dangers. Class of 2026 Celebrations Saturday, April 25: Holton Prom: 8 - 10 p.m., Off Campus Thursday, April 30: Upper School Arts Celebration: 6 - 7:30 p.m., Lewis Theater and Lobby All Upper School students and their parents, and coaches attend this celebration of Holton's Fine and Performing Arts programs and Awards Ceremony. Please watch the Sunday Skim to RSVP. Friday, May 1: Blue-White Field Day followed by Senior Spirit Day Seniors will begin the school day by cheering in the carpool line at drop off and, afterwards, will lead assembly one last time. Seniors may arrive early for final preparations, and parents are welcome to cheer them on during carpool from the opposite side of the road on Granger Hill. After the assembly, which parents may attend, all students will participate in an all-school field day. Seniors will also enjoy a final activity with their third-grade buddies. In the afternoon, all Upper School students will celebrate Senior Spirit Day along with their teachers. Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 15: Senior Projects Seniors will learn much more about these projects as the year progresses. An overview of the purpose and requirements may be found here Tuesday, May 12: Athletics Awards Ceremony: 5:30 - 8 p.m., Lewis Theater and Front Circle All Upper School Athletes, their parents, and coaches attend this celebration of our Panthers. Please watch the Sunday Skim to RSVP. Monday, May 18: Awards Assembly; Senior Project Presentations; and Baccalaureate Dinner 9 - 10:15 a.m.: Awards Assembly, Lewis Theater All Upper School students, faculty, and staff attend this assembly. The attire is dressy casual. Parents will be notified if their daughter is receiving an award, and all are welcome to attend. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.: Senior Project Presentations, Susanna A. Jones Learning Commons (by Advisory groups, for seniors and faculty) 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Graduation rehearsal (Required for all Seniors) 5:30 - 8 p.m.: Baccalaureate Dinner, Holton-Arms Dining Room All seniors and their parents will receive an invitation to this signature evening, which will feature the reading of the graduate paragraphs along with a very special program. The program will be photographed and recorded for seniors and their parents. The attire is semiformal. Tuesday, May 19: All-School Celebration and Junior-Senior Ring Luncheon 9 - 10 a.m.: All-School Closing Celebration, The Anne Davis Camalier Amphitheater All students, seniors included, and all faculty and staff will gather for our traditional closing celebration. The attire is dressy casual. Senior parents are welcome to attend. 10 - 11:30 a.m.: Commencement Rehearsal, The Anne Davis Camalier Amphitheater Required for all seniors, a snack will be provided. Seniors should bring/wear their graduation shoes. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Junior-Senior Ring Luncheon Students only. Wednesday, May 20: Commencement Schedule of Events: 8:15 a.m.: Graduates arrive and proceed to Simms Reception Room for class photos. 9 a.m.: Amphitheater opens to families 9:50 a.m.: Bridge closes for processional 10 a.m.: Processional begins 10:15 a.m.: Program begins 11:30 a.m.: Refreshments on Front Circle Dress guidelines can be found here We will have seating available at the base of the Amphitheater for those guests who are unable to manage the steps; golf carts will be available to aid with transportation from cars to the Amphitheater bridge for those who need assistance. Please note, this seating is limited, and we are only able to accommodate those who need it – family members will not be able to sit with those requiring the seating. In the event of extreme weather, we will hold the ceremony in the Marriott Gym. There is no limitation on the number of guests per graduate, indoors or out. Commencement 2025 Commencement 2024