Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

Graduation Week Schedule
Wednesday, April 19
Senior Luncheon
This luncheon provides seniors with an opportunity to connect in community with select administrators and faculty as the kickoff to the graduation season. This year, the event is at Pasadera Country Club.
Saturday, May 6
Prom
Junior and senior prom provides students an opportunity to dress up on theme and celebrate the end of the year in style. This year, students traveled to San Jose in the theme of Casino Royale and enjoyed a night of dancing and casino games run by chaperones.
Wednesday, May 10
Senior Dog Day
Students were invited to bring their dogs to campus for classes.
Thursday, May 11
Senior Sweatshirt Day
Students were invited to wear gear to celebrate their college decisions. Go Pirates!
Monday, May 15
Community Honors and Awards Day
This day celebrates the outstanding achievements and contributions of students and teachers. Dress for the assemblies is formal. Students are instructed that collared shirts with pants are appropriate, as are dresses, skirts or the equivalent; denim, sweatshirts, shorts, and athletic clothing are not. Students may change for the pool party.
9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Office Hours
Teachers will be available to support catch-up work with students.
10:00–11:45 a.m. Mandatory: Graduation rehearsal #1 (Grade 12)
Wandke Amphitheater
11:30 a.m. Mandatory: Advisee meetings (Grades 9-11)
11:45 a.m. Student Council Awards
Keck Auditorium
Owing to fire code regulations, only students and faculty may attend this event.
12:00–1:00 p.m. Class barbecues
Grade 12 – Morgan Pool
Grade 11 – Reid Hall Patio
Grade 10 – Wilson Field near Barrows Hall
Grade 9 – Wilson Field near Treasure Island
Parents/guardians are welcome to attend and invited to serve as volunteers.
1:15 p.m. Community Honors Assembly
Wandke Amphitheater
Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend. Parents/guardians and other guests should sit behind the students and faculty. Formal dress for students.
2:15–3:15 p.m. Pool Party (class of 2023 only)
Morgan Pool
4:30–5:30 p.m. Senior Spike
Wilson Field
7:30–8:30 p.m. Senior Sunset
8:30–11:00 p.m. Senior Class Bonding Evening
Movie, pizza oven, and s’mores.
Tuesday, May 16
10:00–11:00 a.m. Senior Transition Programming
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch for the Class of 2023 on Wilson Field
1:00–2:00 p.m. Senior Transition Programming
3:30–4:30 p.m. Pirate Tackle
Wilson Field
6:00–9:00 p.m. Night Senior Transition Programming
Wednesday, May 17
10:00–11:00 a.m. Senior Transition Programming
1:00 p.m. Senior class trip departure
Meet in front of Douglas Hall (To be confirmed)
Students will camp Wednesday and Thursday night in Placerville, CA and should pack appropriately for the elements (tent camping, rafting) and weather.
Friday, May 19
6:00 p.m. Senior class trip return
Saturday, May 20
3:00 p.m. Mandatory: Senior class panoramic photo
Meet in Wandke Amphitheater
Dress for Senior Dinner
4:00 p.m. Mandatory: Graduation rehearsal
Wandke Amphitheater
5:30 p.m. Mandatory: Senior Dinner
Reid Hall
The evening is for seniors and teachers only. Dress for the evening is formal.
7:00 p.m. Mandatory: Baccalaureate
Wandke Amphitheater
Baccalaureate is the seniors’ last gathering as a class prior to graduation. Selected students and teachers speak and perform. Immediate family members are welcome to attend; please note, seating is limited.
Sunday, May 21
1:30 p.m. Graduation seating opens
Wandke Amphitheater
Seating for graduation is on a first-come, first served basis. No seats may be saved prior to 1:30 p.m.. Six seats are allocated per family. Please be respectful of others. Ample additional seating is provided adjacent to the amphitheater.
2:00 p.m. Seniors assemble
Learning Commons
All members of the senior class will meet in the Learning Commons at 2:30. Student dress for the day is formal: white-collared shirts with pants, dresses, skirts with blouses, or the equivalent and appropriate shoes. Graduation caps and gowns are issued at this time.
3:00 p.m. Graduation ceremony
Wandke Amphitheater
Professional photos will be taken of each graduate receiving their diploma and shared with families. A link to the live stream video will also be shared in advance.
5:00-6:00 p.m. Graduation reception
The Morgan Pool
All guests are invited to attend the celebratory reception for the graduating class immediately following the ceremony. Guests will be treated to a selection of light snacks, beverages, and music, as they socialize and congratulate our newest alumni.
7:00 p.m. Residence halls close for seniors
All senior resident students must be moved out of their rooms by 7:00 p.m.
Event Recordings
Baccalaureate
Community Honors & Awards Day
Student Council Awards
Order graduation announcements and invitations through The Quill.
Please contact Michelle Boatman mboatman@stevensonschool.org with any questions.