• Commencement occurs at a very popular time here in Litchfield. We encourage you to make your reservations early. Please click here for our Visitor Guide.

• If you need special assistance, please let us know by indicating your specific needs on the RSVP form.

• If you have any questions about arrangements for this event, please contact Tiffany Hussey at tiffany.hussey@formanschool.org or 860.567.1892.

Students may wear the following:

• A solid white (not off-white) dress with a slip (as needed) and white dress shoes or dress sandals.

• The white dress must be approved in person by Director of Student Life Nicole Ostaszewski or Associate Head of School Allie Maxwell before May 1st.

Or:

• Pressed navy blue blazer with the school emblem sewn on the breast pocket.

• Pressed white Dockers®, which the school will order in April.

• White button-down dress shirt, seniors’ school tie, dress shoes (preferably black), and dark socks.

• Director of Community Engagement Zack Zampaglione must approve blazers, slacks, and shirts in person before May 1st.

• Professional photographers from Highpoint Pictures will take a formal picture of the Class of 2026, individual portraits of each senior before the ceremony, and individual pictures of each senior receiving their diplomas. Family pictures will be taken directly after the ceremony. All professional photos will be available for purchase two weeks after the event. Highpoint Pictures will reach out to you directly when the photos are available. 

• We will livestream the ceremony for those who are unable to attend in person. The link will be provided closer to the ceremony’s date.

• We will provide bouquets and boutonnieres to the seniors.

• Commencement is held, rain or shine, under a large tent on the Green. 

• Students will begin packing and cleaning routines during the week leading up to Commencement. Upon departure, dorm rooms are expected to be emptied of all belongings and broom-swept. A cleaning fee may apply if the dorm room does not pass inspection. 

• Students will have the option to ship items home. Specific UPS shipping information will be provided in the spring.

• Once the Commencement ceremony is over, dorms will be unlocked, and students and families are free to pack up and check out with the person on duty in the dorm. All students are asked to fill out the check-out sheet and hand it to the dorm staff on departure. Please note: Some staff will be filling in for houseparents until around 1:00 p.m. to allow the houseparents to say goodbye. You do not need to call the AOD if you have checked out with the dorm parent/dorm staff. All travel plans for move-out must be submitted to Orah. Please email Kevin Poniatoski at kevin.poniatoski@formanschool.org if you have any questions about travel or transportation.