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Commencement 2025
Congratulations, Class of 2025!
Burr and Burton is excited to celebrate the accomplishments of all our students as they take the next step into the future. This page serves as your guide to all things related to graduation, from end-of-year events to ceremony details and important updates. Whether you’re a graduate, a family member, or a friend, we invite you to join us in honoring the hard work of the Class of 2025! Go Bulldogs!
Important Commencement Details
We are excited to honor the accomplishments of the Class of 2025!
Graduation Day Information
Seniors, it is your day to shine! The entire school and community are excited to celebrate your accomplishments.
Seniors, it is your day to shine! The entire school and community are excited to celebrate your accomplishments.
Yes, all school rules apply; exemplary Bulldog behavior is expected.
Seniors are dropped off by 4:15 p.m. and meet in the E.H. Henry Gymnasium, to check attire and line up.
Seniors will report to BBA even if the graduation ceremony is held at the Riley Rink.
Required Student Attire
- Long pants/ dresses or skirts (no shorts or jeans)
- Collared shirts and ties (no tee shirts)
- Regular shoes or sandals (no flip-flops)
- Sunglasses may not be worn during the commencement ceremony so you can be photo-ready!
- Caps and gowns, of course! Be sure to hang your gown. DO NOT IRON! You may not alter your cap or gown in any way.
Additional Information
Commencement Seating and Parking
All seating will begin at 4:00 p.m. on the afternoon of Commencement, and seats may not be reserved in advance. Tickets are not required for graduation.
We request that families come in one car as parking is limited. Shuttles will ferry family members from BBA parking lots and neighborhood streets as needed. Please check in with a Burr and burton traffic control person upon arrival.
Students with family members in wheelchairs or needing other special consideration should be in touch with Sarah Perry, Associate Dean of Students and Student Life Coordinator, sperry@burrburton.org 802-549-8148. There are reserved parking spots for vehicles with disabled parking permits.
Potential Change of Venue
In the case of a poor weather forecast for Friday evening, the graduation ceremony will be held at Riley Rink at Hunter Park. This change will be posted on the school's website: burrburton.org, Facebook page, Twitter, OnCampus News, and an alert will be sent to all current email, phone, and cell phone accounts via BBA's notification system. You may also call 802-362-1775, press 1.
Directions to Riley Rink
410 Hunter Park RD
Manchester CTR., VT 05255
The entrance to the rink is on Rte 7A, 1 mile north of the Northshire Bookstore.
Final High School Transcripts
In late June, the School Counseling Office mails a final transcript to the college each student plans to attend. For future transcripts, write or email the Registrar, Jacque Lewicki, at jlewicki@burrburton.org.
To receive credit for Dual Enrollment courses, contact the sponsoring college registrar and ask that they send an official transcript directly to your college.
Senior Email Accounts
All seniors will receive an email from the Tech Department with instructions about migrating their BBA email accounts. All senior BBA email accounts will be "suspended" on July 3 and officially deleted on November 1st.
iPad Return (May 20 - 30)
iPads and all accessories must be returned or paid for BEFORE seniors can pick up their cap and gown.
iPad and case ($50 if broken $300 charge if not returned)
Power Adaptor (brick) ($10 charge if not returned)
Charging Cable ($10 if not returned)
Keyboard Charging Cable (if the case requires- $10 if not returned)
Apple Pencil ($100 if not returned)
Logitech Crayon ($50 if not returned)
Graduation Livestream
Click here to view the BBA Commencement Livestream. The Livestream will be available at both the BBA field and at Riley Rink depending on weather.
NOTE: Until the event is up and running, the link will take you to GNAT-TV's YouTube page. Once the LiveStream ends, the video will appear at the top of the page.
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