Important Dates

Scholarship & Awards Ceremony -Wednesday, May 20th (by invitation only)

Senior Picnic -Tuesday, May 30th @ Boulder Ridge, Barkhamsted, 9:00am-4:00pm

Yearbook Signing Luncheon - TBD

Senior Prom - Saturday,  June 6th @ Aqua Turf, Plantsville, CT

Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal #1 - Wednesday,  June 10th @ WHS, 2:30pm (Caps & Gowns distribution)

Elementary Walkthroughs - TBD,  All graduates are invited to

 walkthrough the halls of their elementary schools on graduation day with their cap and gown

on as "alumni" greeted by current students and staff.

Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal #2 - Thursday,  June 11th @ Wethersfield Cove Park, 1 pm (WHS if graduation is indoors)

Motorcade Information: Procession leaves WHS parking lot at 5:00 p.m. prior to 6:00 p.m. graduation *Route TBD

Graduation at Cove Park - Friday,  June 12th, 6:00 p.m.

For graduation photos: Art Rich Photography will email you a link, contact Art Rich Photography with any questions.

Please contact the Class of 2026 advisor, Mr. Chatfield with any questions regarding senior activities at bchatfield@wethersfield.me.

Class Dues

Class dues are an important part of the reason why we are able to have these events and make sure they are funded.  If you are unsure what your student owes then have your student visit or email Mr. Chatfield in Room 418.

$25 For Each Year; $100 total for all four years.

This can be paid by cash or check payable to WPS Escrow with "Class Dues Class of 2026" in the memo line.  This can be turned into Mr. Chatfield in Room 418 or the Main Office.

If you have not yet paid your class dues in full you will need to before attending events such as Senior Prom & Senior Picnic.

Graduation Rehearsals

There are two rehearsals for graduates lasting approximately 1.5 - 2 hours; the first will take place the day before graduation at 2:30 p.m. at WHS.  Students will receive their cap & gowns and any honors cords needed for the ceremony at this first rehearsal and are not distributed before this date.

The second rehearsal will take place the day of graduation at Cove Park/WHS (location is weather dependant) at 1:00 p.m. Rehearsals are mandatory.

Obligations (Outstanding Materials/Balances)

Chromebook Return (dates to be determined) -If chromebooks are not returned, students will be charged for the cost of their chromebook, case & charger ($300).

Book Return (dates to be determined) - Books must be returned to the teachers' classrooms.  If books are not returned students will be charged for the cost of lost materials.

Students who have not returned all materials and/or paid outstanding school debts are not eligible to receive their cap & gown or diplomas until all balances are paid in full.  Please see Mrs. Wood in the Main Office with any questions regarding unpaid balances.

Motorcade (day of graduation)

This year we continue the tradition of the Graduation motorcade for our students & families. The motorcade is a "vehicle parade" that starts at WHS and continues towards the graduation venue. Please note - in case of inclement weather/indoor graduation ceremony there will be NO motorcade.

The Wethersfield Police Department will facilitate the motorcade from Wethersfield High School to the Cove parking lot. Students will assemble in the WHS parking lot near the tennis courts.  Arrival at 4:30 p.m. and depart at 5:00 p.m.  All motor vehicle laws will be enforced by WPD including the following:  street legal vehicles only, cannot exceed maximum allowable passengers per vehicle, no sitting in the back of pick-up trucks, etc.  Please be mindful that the State of Connecticut motor vehicle laws which are there to protect the safety of our graduates & families in advance of their graduation. 

Route to be determined.