Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Graduation Guide

ACTON, MA – Acton-Boxborough Regional High School's senior class will graduate on Friday, June 2 at Leary Field. Graduation begins at 5:30 p.m. and will last approximately 90 minutes. Here's what you need to know about the ceremony, via the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District.

On Graduation Day, seniors should report to the tent at Leary Field at 4:30 p.m. Only ticketed guests will be allowed to enter the field area. There will be additional seating in the bleachers or on the hill at Leary Field. There will be staff, students and parents directing attendees to field seating.

Parking

All high school parking lots are available for parking, but fill very quickly. Please allow yourself ample time to find parking. For safety, please follow all designated parking signs on campus and local roads.

What if it Rains?

In the case of extremely poor weather conditions, the graduation ceremony will be moved to the upper gym. By 11 a.m. on the date of graduation, notification of the rain venue will be made via Connect-Ed Call, Email, and the information will be posted on the district and high school websites. Once a decision to move inside has been made, the change will be final.

The link for more details about the “Indoor Graduation Ceremony” is below.

Graduation Rain FAQ document

Photography

A professional photographer will be taking photographs of each graduate as they receive their diploma. There is no obligation to purchase this picture. However, if you wish to take advantage of the photo offer from the photographer, you should follow directions in the materials that will be sent to you under separate cover. If you intend to take your own photographs, please be aware that standing up in the seating area may block the view of other guests. Designated photo areas are available.

DVD Sales

A professional-quality DVD will be produced during the event, and is available for sale for $20 each. Like the photographs, there is no obligation to purchase this DVD. To pre-order your copy, use the form at the link below.

2017 Graduation DVD Order Form

Project Graduation

If your student has not yet purchased Tickets for Project Graduation, they will be sold in the gym after the second graduation rehearsal, and at the door on the night of the event. The cost of a ticket is $20. Project Graduation starts at 10 p.m and runs until 5 a.m. at the high school. It is a substance-free party for the graduates and is sponsored by the PTSO.

Project Graduation Website