Let’s celebrate the 90 incredible young women in the Class of 2026!
Miss Porter’s School is honored to celebrate their achievements, spirit and journey to becoming Ancients through these special events.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Honor every graduate under the big tent on Brooks Field!
This joyous graduation ceremony will take place rain or shine beneath the spacious canopy of a beautiful tent on Brooks Field. Seating is open to everyone on a first-come, first serve basis. Graduation tickets are not required, nor is seating reserved. General seating opens at 8:00 a.m.
Accessible seating is reserved on the left side of the tent, conveniently located near Ford Library for easy viewing on the monitors. The graduation ceremony will be live-streamed in the library’s Periodicals Room.
At Porter’s, we remain a mask-optional community as we continue to prioritize health and wellness. We encourage anyone who is not feeling their best to kindly wear a mask as a thoughtful gesture to our community.
Quick Links
Schedule of Events | Parking | Legacies | Matriculation | Celebrate
Sarah Liu ’90 continues the tradition of Ancients being honored as commencement speakers at Miss Porter’s School.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Live streams will be available for the Awards Ceremony, the music and dance performances, and the Commencement and Graduation Ceremony. Each livestream feed will be recorded. Click on the “watch again” link to view the recording once the events have ended.
Accessibility Measures: We are delighted to offer closed captioning during the live stream of our graduation ceremony. This important service ensures that all community members can fully participate in and celebrate this incredibly special milestone together.
Service animals that meet the Americans with Disabilities Act designation as a “dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities” are warmly welcome to the graduation festivities. For the comfort and safety of all our guests and to maintain the integrity of the event, we kindly request that all other beloved animals stay at home.
Thursday, May 28
4:00 p.m.
Award Ceremony
Barbara Lang Hacker ’29 Theater
5:15 p.m. –
7:15 p.m.
Dinner for seniors, family, and faculty
Main Dining Hall (open seating)
6:30 p.m. –
8:30 p.m.
Senior Music Showcase and Dance Performance
Barbara Lang Hacker ’29 Theater
Friday, May 29
9:30 a.m.
Commencement
Brooks Field
10:45 a.m.
Hanging of the Wreath
Brooks Field (graduation stage)
11:15 a.m.
Daisy Chain Procession
Dr. Glenda Newell-Harris ’71 Student Center
12:00 p.m.
Luncheon
Main Dining Hall (open seating)
Weather
We celebrate together, no matter the weather!
We encourage all guests to dress for anything from a beautiful spring day to a light drizzle to a warm and humid summer morning! No matter what the weather brings, graduation guests are seated under the tent.
To help you stay refreshed and hydrated, complimentary bottled water is available to all our guests near the entrance to the Ford Library.
We want you to be comfortable and feel at ease while celebrating our outstanding graduates.
PARKING
There are several parking areas for all commencement guests. All parking is located off of Garden Street or Porter Road in the following locations:
- Greene House – Office of Admission at 40 Mill Lane (#1)
- Porter Road Loop at 3 Porter Road (#19)
- The Riverview – Pool & Squash Building at 88 Garden Street (#2)
- Tennis Court Lot at 69 Garden Street (#5)
Families of seniors who will be packing their cars after graduation are asked to park on the Senior Beach lawn.
Accessible parking has two dedicated lots:
- Alumnae and Development Office at 66 Main Street (#13)
- Jones Memorial at 54 Main Street (#18)
Accessible spaces are also designated in marked locations in all campus parking areas.
SENIOR BOARDING PARENT PARKING
For easy access to packing vehicles after commencement, parents and guardians of graduating boarding seniors should park on the Senior Beach lawn (#26) next to the senior dorms and located off Main Street by way of School Street. The area will be clearly marked and Porter’s staff will be available to help direct parking.
CLASS OF 2026 LEGACIES
Within our past lies our future!
Since 1843, girls and women have been prepared to shape a changing world! We recognize the powerful legacy of Miss Porter’s School as we celebrate her Class of 2026 graduates.
A cherished tradition to represent the enduring mission of our school, the Daisy Wreath is hung by the senior with the strongest and most direct line of Ancient relatives. It is a beautiful opportunity to honor our Ancients, recognize our graduates and celebrate those who will soon call Farmington their home.
Legacy list will be posted soon!
MATRICULATION LIST
Coming soon!
CELEBRATE!
Let’s get loud! Celebrate your amazing Miss Porter’s graduate and share the joy and accomplishments with everyone you know!
Yard Signs: Click here to access the template to create a fantastic yard sign to show your #PortersPride.
Social Media Blitz: #GetExcited as we count down to Graduation 2026. Don’t forget to tag @missporters and use hashtags #MissPortersSchool, #PortersGrad, and #Porters2026 so we can share in your joy and repost on social media!
Guess what! We even have a folder bursting with fun GIFs to help you celebrate your graduate in style on social media – find them here.