Graduating high school is a significant milestone, marking the culmination of years of hard work, achievements, growth, and learning. It is not just an academic achievement, but a time to reflect on the life lessesons, values, and character developed along the way.
| Senior Luncheon / Rose ceremony |
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Wednesday, May 21st, 11am |
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PROM |
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Thursday, May 22nd Students will assemble in the Quad near the flagpole for photos at 4:30pm before departing for prom |
| Head of school Reception |
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Friday, May 23rd - 10:00am-12:00pm - Hollis Patio Parents are invited to the brunch |
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Baccalaureate rehearsal (seniors only) |
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Friday, May 23rd - 2:00pm - Swanson Gymnasium |
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Baccalaureate |
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Friday, May 23rd - 4:00pm - Swanson Gymnasium Required for all students. Dress for students is formal. Seniors must wear gowns and sit in the front. |
| Buffet Supper for seniors & guests (following Baccalaurete) |
| Friday, May 23rd - 5:30pm - Kanas Commons |
| Class Night |
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Fiday, May 23rd - 7:30pm (Students check-in by 7:20pm) Swanson Gymnasium - Required for all students - Students sit with their class in the center section - Dress for students is formal - Seniors wear gown and sit in front. |
| Commencement Rehearsal (Seniors only) |
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Satuday, May 24th - 9:00am Required for all seniors. Dress for students is formal. Seniors must wear cap and gown. |
| legacy family photos |
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Saturday, May 24th - Memorial Steps Congratulations Legacy Graduates! Legacy graduates share a proud heritage with generations of others whose parents, grandparents, siblings also attended The Stony Brook School. Pictures of legacy families will be taken in front of Memorial Hall at 10:15am on Commencement Day. To reserve a slot for legacy photos contact Caprielle D'Ulisse at caprielle.dulisse@sbs.org. |
| Commencement |
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Saturday, May 24th - 11:00am Dress for students is formal. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the ceremony. Seating is ona first-come, first-served basis. Guests should plan to arrive early. Students will process down Chapman Parway before the ceremony begins. |
| Luncheon for seniors, Guests and faculty |
| Directly following ceremony in Kanas Commons |
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Directions to school |
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We are aproximately 60 miles east of New York City. To find the campus via GPS, enter the address below: 11 St. Marks Ave, Stony Brook, NY 11790 |
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Parking |
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Guest are encouraged to park in the Johnton parking lot, located behind Johnston dorm. Chapman Parkway will be closed until after Commencement. For a detailed map, please click here |
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Guests with Disabilities |
| Guests requiring ADA permit parking are encouraged to display their permits upon arrival on campus. We have limited parking spaces close to Swanson Gymnasium. We would ask that you contact us at Commencement@sbs.org a week before Commencement so that we can make sure parking is available for those needing it. |
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Lodging |
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A number of local schools will be hosting their Commencement ceremonies the same weekend as The Stony Brook School. Below we have listed some local hotels for your convenience. Familes are responsible for their own booking. We encourage you to reserve your hotel rooms as soon as possible to avoid any complications. Those with an asterisk have rooms blocked for The Stony Brook Shool *Hilton Garden Inn - Stony Brook (1.2 miles away) 1 Circle Road, Stony Brook NY 11794 631-941-2980 *Holiday Inn Express - Stony Brook (4.7 miles away) 3131 Nesconset Highway, Centereach, NY 11720 631-471-8000 *Hilton Garden Inn - Islip (9 miles away) 3485 Veterans Memorial Highway, Ronkonkoma NY 11779 844-264-4854 https://www.my-event.hilton.com/ispahgi-sbcgrp-fdb97602-32c9-4f90-9992-52a2cf2d4bc5/ Three Village Inn (1.2 miles away) https://live.ipms247.com/booking/book-rooms-threevillageinn 150 Main St, Stony Brook, NY 11790 631-751-0555 Danfords Hotel Marina and Spa (3 miles away) https://www.danfords.com/ 25 East Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 631-928-5200 Holiday Inn Express - Hauppauge (9 miles away) https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/hauppauge/hpgny/hoteldetail 2050 Express Drive South, Hauppauge NY 11788 631-348-1400 or 1-888-HOLIDAY Residence Inn - Holtsville (10 miles away) https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/isphv-residence-inn-long-island-holtsville/overview/ 25 Middle Ave, Holtsville, NY 11742 631-475-9500 Ramada Plaza - Long Island MacArthur Airport - (13 miles away) https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/holtsville-new-york/ramada-plazal-holtsville-long-island/overview 1730 North Ocean Ave, Holtsville, NY 11742 631-758-2900 Marriott Melville - (18 miles away) https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/nycml-marriott-melville-long-island/overview/ 1350 Walt Whitman Road, Melville NY 11747 631-423-1600 Hampton Inn - Brookhaven (20 miles away) https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ispbhhx-hampton-long-island-brookhaven/ 2000 No. Ocean Avenue, Farmingdale NY 11738 631-732-7300 Bed & Breakfasts The Stony Brookside (1.3 miles away) 48 Main St, Stony Brook, NY 11790 (631) 675-0393 https://thestonybrookside.com
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| Professional Photography |
| A professional photographer will take a picture of each graduate immediately following the presentation of his/her diploma. The pictures will be made available for purchase. Please email Commencement@sbs.org with any questions. |