You are cordially invited to attend these special events celebrating the Class of 2026.
CLASS DAY GALA | Friday, May 22, 2026
6 p.m. Sixth Form Class Day Dinner | Millhiser Family Dining Room
7 p.m. Sixth Form Class Day Awards & Dessert Reception | Center For The Arts, Theatre | View the Livestream
BACCALAUREATE & COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES | Saturday, May 23, 2026
8 a.m. Continental Breakfast | The Music House
9 a.m. Baccalaureate | Alumni Chapel | View the Livestream
9:45 a.m. Photos | The Class of 1971 Garden
8 a.m. Continental Breakfast | The Music House
9 a.m. Baccalaureate | Alumni Chapel | View the Livestream
9:45 a.m. Photos | The Class of 1971 Garden
10:15 a.m. Seated for Commencement
10:30 a.m. Commencement | The Quadrangle | View the Livestream
1 p.m. Luncheon | Millhiser Family Dining Room
10:30 a.m. Commencement | The Quadrangle | View the Livestream
1 p.m. Luncheon | Millhiser Family Dining Room
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY INCLUDE:
Remarks offered by the Sixth Form Class Day Speaker; 175th Commencement Address; presentation of Commencement Prizes and Hill School diplomas; and the traditional jump in the Dell.
Remarks offered by the Sixth Form Class Day Speaker; 175th Commencement Address; presentation of Commencement Prizes and Hill School diplomas; and the traditional jump in the Dell.
Specific details regarding these special events are listed below. For international families traveling to Hill for Commencement, please complete this Visa Request Form.
Digital Downloads
Printable files for the Commencement announcement, yard signs, and posters.
CLASS DAY GALA EVENT DETAILS | Friday, May 22, 2026
- Each member of the Class of 2026 may invite two guests to attend the dinner. Seating for this event is preassigned.
- Each member of the Class of 2026 may invite four guests to attend the Class Day Awards and Dessert Reception. Seating for this event is open.
- All guests must be registered by Saturday, May 9.
- Please be sure to pick up your Commencement Welcome Packet at the Dining Hall beginning at 5 p.m. The packet will contain important information about the weekend, including your tickets for the Baccalaureate Service.
- View the Class Day Gala Livestream
BACCALAUREATE & COMMENCEMENT EVENT DETAILS | Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Each member of the Class of 2026 may invite two guests to attend the Baccalaureate Service.
- Guests must be seated in the Chapel by 8:55 a.m. No one will be permitted to enter after the processional ends.
- Guests who did not pick up their Commencement Welcome Packets on Friday, which include their Baccalaureate tickets, may arrive at the registration area in the Music House beginning at 8 a.m.
- Seating for Commencement is first-come, first-served. All guests must be registered by Saturday, May 9.
- Event is rain or shine. Outdoor overflow seating will not be tented, so in the event of inclement weather, please bring rain jackets. Umbrellas will not be permitted. Additional seating with a livestream of the ceremony will be available indoors in the CFTA.
- Refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
- View the Baccalaureate and Commencement Livestream.
Planning Your Stay in Town:
We have reserved blocks of rooms at the Fairfield Inn & Suites and Comfort Inn & Suites in Pottstown. Please click on the hotel name to make a reservation online. You may view a list of other recommended hotels in the area here.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Pottstown | 99 Robinson Street, Pottstown, PA
Comfort Inn & Suites | 1600 Industrial Highway, Pottstown, PA
*The deadline to reserve rooms at the Comfort Inn is April 6. You may also call the hotel directly at 610-327-3300 and mention The Hill School when making a reservation.