Commencement 2026 - Canterbury School

Commencement 2026 - Canterbury School
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friday, may 22, 2026
The ceremony will begin at 11:00 AM
on the Sheehan House lawn. It will be followed by a buffet luncheon for all graduates and their families/guests in the Steele Hall Dining Hall at noon.
Please note that the ceremony will be held outdoors, rain or shine. We will move the event indoors only in the event of extreme weather, such as lightning and/or hail.
We look forward to welcoming you to campus to celebrate the Class of 2026!
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2026 Professional Photography
2025 Flickr Photo Album
Highpoint Photography, a photography agency, will take photos of the ceremony as well as individual photos of families and of our graduates as they cross the stage. These photos are taken free of charge and are available to purchase. All parents of graduates will receive information regarding ordering prints via email and are free to
contact Highpoint
with any additional questions or clarifications.
(914) 738-5500
staff@highpointpictures.com
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT Highpoint PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS
Canterbury's staff photographer will also post candid photos of all pre-Commencement and Commencement ceremonies in the School's
Flickr
album.
View photos from Commencement 2025 below:
Commencement
Pre-Commencement Ceremony
Getting to Canterbury
Area Accommodations
Nearby Restaurants
Canterbury School
101 Aspetuck Avenue
New Milford, CT 06776
View Directions to Canterbury
Homestead B & B and Treadwell House
860-354-4080
5 Elm Street
New Milford, CT 06776
The Victorian / The Kent Collection
860-592-0042
81 N. Main Street
Kent, CT  06757
The Firefly Inn / The Kent Collection
860-592-0042
88 N. Main Street
Kent, CT  06757
The Garden Cottages / The Kent Collection
860-592-0042
9 Railroad Street
Kent, CT  06757
Heritage Hotel
203-264-8200
522 Heritage Road
Southbury, CT 06488
The Mayflower Grace
860-868-9466
118 Woodbury Road (Route 47)
Washington, CT 06793
The Litchfield Inn
860-567-4503
432 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
Hopkins Inn
860-868-7295
22 Hopkins Road
Warren, CT 06777
Ethan Allen Hotel
203-744-1776 / 800-742-1776
21 Lake Avenue Ext
Danbury, CT 06811
Courtyard by Marriott
203-730-2228
Eagle Road / I-84 Exit 8
Danbury, CT 06810
Residence Inn Danbury
203-797-1256
22 Segar Street
Danbury, CT 06810
Brickhouse Pizza
860-354-9192
33 Danbury Road
New Milford, CT 06776
Bull's Bridge Inn
860-927-1000
333 Kent Road
(Route 7)
New Milford, CT 06776
Colosseo
860-350-9596
38 Park Lane Road
(Route 202)
New Milford, CT 06776
Community Table
860-868-9354
223 Litchfield Turnpike
New Preston, CT 06777
Greca Mediterranean Kitchen + Bar
860-799-6586
1 Kent Rd
New Milford, CT 06776
G.W. Tavern
860-868-6633
20 Bee Brook Road
Washington Depot, CT 06793
The Iron Rail
860-799-5606
10 Railroad Street
New Milford, CT 06776
La Piccolina
860-210-9669
27 Main Street
New Milford, CT 06776
Lucia
860-355-5100
51 Bank Street
New Milford, CT 06776
Sparrow Bar & Restaurant
860-799-7111
31 Bank Street
New Milford, CT 06776
The Mayflower Grace
860-868-9466
118 Woodbury Road
(Route 47)
Washington, CT 06793
White Horse Pub & Restaurant
860-868-1496
258 New Milford Turnpike (Route 202)
New Preston, CT 06777
Questions?
Please contact Kim Krinsky, Academic Associate and Logistics Coordinator at
kkrinsky@cbury.org
.
Friday, April 17
7:30 PM
Rockin' Beats of Spring
(Honors Contemporary Band, Contemporary Band, and Jazz Ensemble)
Choral Room
Friday, April 24 & Saturday, April 25
7:30 PM
Spring Musical
Maguire Auditorium
Friday, May 8
7:30 PM
Spring Serenade
Chapel of Our Lady
Monday, May 11
7:00 PM
Honor Society Reception
Steers Center, Ragland Commons
Wednesday, May 13
7:00 PM
AP Art Show
Edward J. Duffy Family Art Gallery
Friday, May 15
6:30 - 7:30 PM
AP Art Show
Edward J. Duffy Family Art Gallery
Monday, May 18
5:45 PM
Sixth Form Dinner (
students only
)
Steers Center, Ragland Commons
Tuesday, May 19
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Pre-Prom Photos & Reception
Wallace Mall
& Steers Center (2nd Floor)
7:00 - 11:00 PM
Canterbury Prom
The Amber Room, Danbury
Wednesday, May 20
4:00 - 8:00 PM
Spring Celebration
Thursday, May 21
9:55 AM
Underform Awards Assembly
Maguire Auditorium
4:00 PM
Sixth Form Awards Assembly
Maguire Auditorium
register
5:00 PM
Sixth Form Reception/Family Dinner
Steele Hall, Dining Room
register
7:00 PM
Baccalaureate Mass
Chapel of Our Lady
register
Friday, May 22
10:00 AM
All-Class Photo
10:45 AM
Academic Procession
11:00 AM
Commencement Exercises
Sheehan Lawn
register
12:00 PM
Luncheon
Steele Hall, Dining Room
Can family members attend Senior Week events?
How do I pre-register as a guest for Commencement?
What if I have a change to my Commencement registration?
Can I get extra tickets for Mass or Commencement?
Can seats at Commencement be reserved?
Can anyone attend the Baccalaureate Mass?
What should graduating seniors wear on Commencement Day?
Where do I park on Commencement Day?
Where and when should seniors meet the morning of Commencement Day?
Where does my child get the flowers for Commencement?
Some students have blue ribbons on their flowers. What do the blue ribbons represent?
What are the Major Commencement Awards?
How should I plan for the weather of the day?
Are there photos available for purchase?
When do Sixth Form boarding students need to move out following Commencement?
If I have a question regarding Commencement, whom can I contact?
Yes.  Family members and guests may attend senior week events; however, specific events have limitations on the number of guests permitted, which will be communicated in advance. The only event that is for students only is the Sixth Form Dinner held on Monday, May 18.
Please click here to
pre-register as a guest for Commencement
.
You are welcome to make changes to your Commencement registration after your initial submission. Please email
Kim Krinsky
with any details that you wish to change (e.g., # of guests, # attending luncheon, dietary preferences, etc.).  Please
do not submit
another online registration form.
Tickets are NOT necessary
for the Commencement exercises or the Baccalaureate Mass. However, the Chapel has limited seating and can only accommodate two guests per graduating student. We ask all guests to be considerate and honor the two seat limit in the Chapel so all graduates can be represented during the Mass.
Reserved seating is not necessary as there will be ample seating for all guests. Seats are available on a first-come/first-served basis.
Our Chapel has limited seating. We ask that each graduating student be represented by two guests only.
Boys' Commencement Attire
All boys must wear a navy blue blazer with boutonnieres, khaki dress trousers, solid white shirt, appropriate footwear and the Canterbury necktie. Boys must be clean shaven. Boys will receive boutonnieres and neckties from the School on Commencement morning.
Girls' Commencement Attire
All girls must wear a solid white or off-white dress with appropriate footwear. Please no flip flops. Girls will receive long stemmed roses from the School the morning of Commencement.
Click here
for a campus map that includes parking locations. On-campus transportation will be available from all parking lots for those who need assistance.
Sixth Formers should meet at 9:15 AM at the Steers Center.
Students must report to the Steers Center at 9:15 AM the morning of Commencement Day for an all-class photo, where girls receive long stemmed roses and boys receive Canterbury neckties and boutonnieres.
Blue ribbons on students’ flowers indicate the student is a member of the Canterbury Honor Society.
Robert M. Steele '72 Scholar-Athlete Award
In memory of alumnus Robert M. Steele, this award honors a student who exemplifies exceptional academic and athletic achievement.
The Charles R. Huntington Scholar-Athlete Award
In memory of Charles R. Huntington, teacher, coach, and Athletic Director from 1969 to 1999, this award recognizes a Sixth Form student for excellence in academics and athletics.
The Elizabeth (Betty) Burke Award
In memory of Mrs. Burke, who served Canterbury from 1964 to 1995 as a faculty spouse, parent, hostess, and school nurse, this award is given to a Sixth Form student whose time at Canterbury has been defined by a cheerful determination to serve God and others.
The Richard L. and Mary Catharine Farrelly Award
Presented to that Sixth Form student who serves Canterbury quietly, but thoroughly.
The Class of 1987 Citizenship Award
Awarded by this class to a Sixth Former who in the judgment of classmates has best fulfilled obligations to school, to fellow students, and to self.
The Philip H. Brodie Award
For exceptional achievement and all-around service to the school.
The Dr. Nelson Hume Award
Awarded to the Sixth Former whose leadership, character, and achievements have been of the highest order, and whose performance embodies the ideals of the founding Headmaster.
New England weather in May provides the potential for sun, heat, and humidity. Please dress accordingly with light layers. Water will be available to those attending the event throughout the morning; however, it may also be prudent to bring an umbrella to shade from direct sunlight. There will be areas in the back and side of the audience for those who would like to take a rest from direct sunlight and sit in the shade or use an umbrella.
The
ceremony will be held outdoors, rain or shine
. Please plan accordingly in terms of appropriate rain gear, umbrellas, etc. We will move the event indoors
only in the event of extreme weather
, such as lightning and/or hail. Families are permitted to bring the
same number of guests
should the ceremony be held indoors.
Our School Photographer, Rick Giles, will be present and taking photos of the ceremony. Those photos will be available on our
Flickr
immediately following graduation for public view and download.
Highpoint Photography, a photography agency, will also be taking photos of the ceremony as well as individual photos of families and of our graduates as they cross the stage. These photos are taken free of charge and will be available to purchase approximately two weeks following the ceremony. All parents of graduates will receive information regarding ordering prints via email following the ceremony and are free to
contact Highpoint
with any additional questions or clarifications.
Following Commencement, we respectfully request that all seniors and their families depart campus by 2:00 PM.
If you have a question before Commencement, please email
Kim Krinsky
.