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Class of 2023: Commencement Activities

Class of 2023
COMMENCEMENT ACTIVITIES

Congratulations to the Class of 2023. You have achieved so much at Sacred Heart Academy. The entire community is so proud of you and looking forward to celebrating with you in the coming months. 
 
A list of the many exciting things planned are listed below and will be routinely updated with any new information. So be sure to check back frequently!
 
Support the Senior Class Gift Today! Click here to learn more about supporting the senior class gift and purchasing a personalized graduation sign that will be displayed on campus. Thanks for your support!
 
If you have specific questions or unique needs, please contact Mrs. Pizziatolla at 516.483.7383 x227 or via EMail at [email protected]
 
Thursday, May 4 
Grandparents Day, Mass, 9:40 - See photos here
Sister Virginia Crowley Theatre, Sacred Heart Academy
Grandparents of Seniors (and Juniors) are invited to join for a special Mass on campus followed by a reception. 
 
Friday, May 5 
Pizza Truck on campus - during periods 5 & 6 - See photos here. 
Thanks to a generous senior-parent donor: Seniors will enjoy a personal pizza from a pizza truck set up in the Joseph House driveway.
 
Friday, May 12 
Ice Cream Truck on campus - during periods 5 & 6 - See photos here.
Thanks to a generous senior-parent donor, seniors will enjoy a special ice cream treat in the Joseph House driveway.
 
Friday, May 19 | Final Day of Classes
Senior Breakfast , 7:15 am - 8:10am
Enjoy a bagel breakfast on your last day of classes!
 
Clap Out, 12:00 Noon ** Note the time change
Families are invited to join us on the Cathedral Avenue Lawn starting at 12:00 PM to greet the seniors on their last day of classes. The Class of 2023 will walk down Alumnae Alley to the cheers of students and teachers. 
 
 
Wednesday, May 31
Graduation Rehearsal, Arrive at SHA at 7:55am
Seniors should come to School dressed for the senior luncheon, report to homeroom for attendance and then proceed to the Theatre for graduation practice. Caps and gowns will be available for pick up in the Theatre lobby before dismissal to the senior luncheon. 
 
Senior Luncheon, 11:30 AM
Jericho Terrace
All Seniors are invited to celebrate with their classmates at this special luncheon. Special awards are also presented. No tickets are required. 
Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Exercises admission tickets will be distributed to graduates following the Senior Luncheon.  
 
Thursday, June 1
Senior Prom, 7pm -11pm
Sterling in Bethpage 
Details coming soon
 
Friday, June 2
Baccalaureate Liturgy, 5:00PM
Church of St. Anne, 35 Dartmouth Street, Garden City
Admission is by ticket only.
Graduates will receive three (3) tickets for the Baccalaureate Mass. 
The liturgy will be live-streamed.
The link will be sent to all graduates and families prior to the event.
 
Saturday, June 3 
Commencement, 9:00 AM
The Virginia Crowley Theatre, Sacred Heart Academy
Admission is by ticket only.
Graduates will receive three (3) tickets for the Commencement Exercises. 
Commencement will be live-streamed. 
The link will be sent to all graduates and families prior to the event. 
 
Admission tickets for the Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Exercises will be distributed to graduates following the Senior Luncheon.
 
COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION
Commencement is open seating. Doors open at 8:00am. Guests enter the Theatre  through the Cathedral Avenue entrance.
 
Guests should be prepared to show a graduation ticket to enter the Theatre. 
 
Parking is available in the Senior Lot (southside of Fulton Avenue) and in the St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church parking lot (110 Cathedral Avenue -north of SHA).
 
Guests who require handicap parking should email Mrs. Pizziatolla, [email protected] for a reserved parking space behind the School. Please display your handicap permit on the vehicle the day of Commencement. Guests in wheelchairs will be directed to a special seating area.
 
Only water may be brought into the Theatre. Other beverages and food are not permitted.