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End-of-Year Events

We created this webpage as a place for students, families, faculty, and staff to get all of the important information about The Bush School’s end-of-year events. Please continue to check back this spring as more information and details become available. 

List of 3 items.

  • Class of 2023 Commencement

    • Date: Friday, June 16
    • Time: 2:00 p.m.
    • Location: Schuchart Gym 
    • Tickets: Tickets are required to attend. Each senior will be issued six tickets for Commencement. 
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    • The Commencement ceremony begins in the Schuchart Gym at 2:00 p.m. and lasts approximately two hours. The ceremony is followed by a reception hosted by the Eleventh Grade parents/guardians, which will take place in the Urban Courtyard or Mag Gym (rain). Caps and gowns have already arrived and are being safely stored on campus. Graduation announcements should arrive in April.

  • Class of 2027 Moving Up Ceremony

    • Date: Thursday, June 15
      Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
      Location: Schuchart Gym with reception to follow in the Community Room

      We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2027 at the Eighth Grade Moving Up Ceremony on Thursday, June 15 at 9:00 a.m. in the Mag Gym on The Bush School campus. Doors will open at 8:15 a.m. This event will be streamed for those unable to attend. All information for end-of-year events can be found on the school calendar. 
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    • All Middle School students will attend the Eighth Grade Moving Up ceremony. All students are required to be at school by 8:30 a.m. The ceremony will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end by 11:00 a.m. with a short reception in the Community Room hosted by Seventh Grade families. All families are invited to the Moving Up Ceremony.

  • Class of 2030: Fifth Grade Moving Up Ceremony

    Date: Tuesday, June 13
    Time: 1:00 p.m.
    Location: Mag Gym
    Attendees: Fifth Grade students and families

    We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2030 at the Fifth Grade Moving Up Ceremony on Tuesday, June 13 at 1:00 p.m. in the Mag Gym at The Bush School. This event will be streamed live for those unable to attend. Below are a few reminders about the Fifth Grade Moving Up ceremony.

    All students are required to be at school by 8:30 a.m. The ceremony will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end by 3:00 p.m. All Fifth Grade families are invited to the Fifth Grade Moving Up Ceremony.

    Tuesday, June 13 will be a full school day, with a regular start time of 8:30 a.m., for all Lower School students, including the Fifth Grade. Lower School students will participate in end-of-the-year activities until the ceremony starts at 1:00 p.m.

    If you have any questions about the Fifth Grade Moving Up Ceremony or Lower School end-of-the-year events, please contact Lower School Administrative Assistant Marga McChesney. 

SENIOR WEEK INFORMATION

We are pleased to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2023 throughout the week of Friday, June 9 through Friday, June 16. Please see the information below which includes important dates and times for seniors and their families. 
 
FRIDAY, JUNE 9
Upper School Athletics Awards Banquet
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Mag Gym
Attendees: Upper School student-athletes and their families. 
 
SATURDAY, JUNE 10
Senior Dinner 
Time: TBD
Location: Seniors and families to meet in Urban Courtyard for our “Red Carpet” event. Transportation to Senior Dinner/Prom will be provided from campus. 
Attendees: Seniors
 
Prom 
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Attendees: Juniors and Seniors (Juniors provide their own transportation)
 
TUESDAY, JUNE 13
Class of 2023 Commencement Rehearsal
Time: TBD
Location: Schuchart Gym
Attendees: Twelfth Grade students
 
Senior Project Presentation
Time: TBD
Location: Upper School South
Attendees: Twelfth Grade students and families 
 
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14
Class of 2023 Commencement Rehearsal
Time: TBD
Location: Schuchart Gym
Attendees: Twelfth Grade students
 
Alumni Senior Brunch
Time: TBD
Location: Upper School South Multipurpose Room
Attendees: Class of 2023 and families 
Graduating seniors and their families are invited to a breakfast to celebrate the impending completion of their educational journey at Bush. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations, families will enjoy a full breakfast while they are welcomed to the Bush Alumni community. 
 
Baccalaureate Rehearsal (for performers)
Time: TBD
Location: Schuchart Gym
Attendees: All baccalaureate performers 
 
Baccalaureate Reception
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: The Mag Gym
 
Baccalaureate
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Schuchart Gym
 
FRIDAY, JUNE 16
Class of 2032 Commencement 
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m. 
Location: Schuchart Gym
 
Class of 2023 Commencement Reception
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Urban Courtyard (Mag Gym if raining)
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