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Commencement Weekend

Join us for Commencement  Weekend

Thursday-Saturday, May 28-30
Join us to celebrate the remarkable Class of 2026!
 
The Head of School Polly Fredlund
and the Class of 2026
request the honor of your presence
at the Commencement Exercises
Saturday, the Thirtieth of May 
Middlebury, Connecticut

Weekend Events and Livestream Links

  • May
    29

    Orchard Awards

    Livestream the event here
    Westover School Orchard
  • May
    29

    Orchard Reception

    LBD Performing Arts Center
  • May
    29

    Glee Club, Music, Dance, and Drama Performances

    Livestream event here
    LBD Performing Arts Center
  • May
    30

    Graduation Lumina

    For Seniors and two guests

    Livestream event here
    St. Margaret's Chapel
  • May
    30

    Graduation Ceremony

    Livestream event here
    Westover School Quad
  • May
    30

    Class of 2026 Graduation Luncheon

    For Seniors and their guests
    Tent on Molder Field
  • May
    30

    Lunch

    For students in grades 9-11 and their guests
    Dining Room
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Westover School is delighted to announce that Elizabeth Harding will be the Graduation speaker for the Class of 2026

Westover School is proud to announce that Elizabeth Harding will serve as Westover’s Commencement Speaker for the Class of 2026.

Elizabeth is a literary agent and Chief Executive Officer at Curtis Brown, Ltd., one of the world’s leading literary agencies, representing an extraordinary range of established and emerging authors across genres. In her work, Elizabeth champions new voices in picture books, middle grade, and young adult fiction, helping bring compelling stories to life and guiding authors through every stage of their careers. Her eye for storytelling and commitment to nurturing talent make her a powerful advocate for creativity, voice, and imagination.
 
Through her work at Curtis Brown, Elizabeth contributes to a mission grounded in diversity, inclusion, and cultural expression. The agency strives to lead in all areas of creative endeavor, recognizing that representation matters and that storytelling shapes how we understand the world. With a focus on expanding access and opportunity, Curtis Brown works to support a broad range of voices, embracing differences and championing talent across backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. 
 
We are thrilled to welcome Elizabeth to campus to celebrate this milestone moment with our seniors. Her perspective on storytelling, creativity, and the power of voice will offer an inspiring sendoff as the Class of 2026 steps into its next chapter. 

Planning Your Visit

Westover School is located at 1237 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, CT 06762

Important Move-Out and Parking Information

As you plan your student's departure, please review the notes below to ensure a smooth and efficient move-out process:

- Westover Way and South Street spots along the wall will be closed to all vehicles until 1 pm on May 30. At 1:00 p.m. after the Graduation Ceremony ends, Westover Way and South Street spots will open for temporary move-out parking only. Families who will not be attending the day's ceremony should plan to arrive after 2:00 p.m.
 
- If you are loading your vehicle on Westover Way, please pull all the way up to the designated spot where directed. One driver must stay with the vehicle at all times. Adults and student leaders will be available to assist with the moving of belongings to speed up the process. 
 
- Temporary parking will also be available on South Street for students living in the west part of the dormitory. One driver must stay with the vehicle at all times on South Street as well. 
 
- In order to ensure a smooth move-out for all of our students, it is imperative that before pulling into a temporary parking spot, the boarding student be completely packed and items are ready to be loaded into the vehicle. Vehicles that are not being actively loaded may be asked to relocate until the student is ready. 

- Before departing campus with your student, please make sure they have checked out with a member of the Residential Life staff. 
 
- If your student will be traveling on their own at the conclusion of the school year via Westover-coordinated transportation or another host pick-up, they will be picked up in Chapel Circle and should be prepared with all of their items to load into the vehicle at their designated pick-up time. 
 
- All students must check out in person with a member of the Residential Life staff prior to departing campus.
 
-Please see the map above for all parking available.

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If you have any questions, please contact the school at 203-758-2423or commencement@westoverschool.org

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Middlebury, CT 06762
1 (203) 758-2423

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Westover School admits students of any race, color, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, or disability to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. As a gender-diverse girls school, Westover welcomes applicants and students who are assigned female at birth and/or identify as girls. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational policies, admissions and financial aid policies, and athletic or other school-administered programs.