• Senior Reception

  • Friday, May 30th

  • 5:00-7:00 p.m.

  • This reception is for seniors, parents, and colleagues. 

• Commencement

  • Saturday, May 31st

  • 10:00 a.m. 

  • The ceremony will be held outside, under a tent on the Green. 

  • The event will be broadcast live for any friends and family who are unable to attend in person. 

• Kindly RSVP for you and your guests using this form as soon as possible. 

• Commencement occurs at a very popular time here in Litchfield. We encourage you to make your reservations early. Please click here for our Visitor Guide.

• If you need special assistance, please let us know by indicating your specific needs on the RSVP form.

• If you have any questions about arrangements for this event, please contact Ashli Langill, Executive Assistant to the Head of School, at ashli.langill@formanschool.org or 860.567.1801.

• Professional photographers from Highpoint Pictures will take a formal picture of the Class of 2025, individual portraits of each senior before the ceremony, and individual pictures of each senior receiving their diploma. Family pictures will be taken directly after the ceremony. All professional photos will be available for purchase two weeks after the event. Highpoint Pictures will reach out to you directly when the photos are available. 

• We will livestream the ceremony for those who can’t attend. The link will be provided closer to the ceremony’s date.

• We will provide bouquets and boutonnieres to the seniors.

• Commencement is held, rain or shine, under a large tent on the Green. 

• Students will begin packing and cleaning routines during the week leading up to Commencement. Upon departure, dorm rooms are expected to be emptied of all belongings and broom-swept. A cleaning fee may apply if the dorm room does not pass inspection. 

• Students will have the option to ship items home. Specific UPS shipping information will be provided in the spring.

• Once the Commencement ceremony is over, dorms will be unlocked, and students and families are free to pack up and check out with the person on duty in the dorm. All students are asked to fill out the check-out sheet and hand it to the dorm staff on departure. Please note: Some staff will be filling in for houseparents until around 1:00 p.m. to allow the houseparents to say goodbye. You do not need to call the AOD if you have checked out with the dorm parent/dorm staff. All travel plans for move-out must be submitted to Orah. Please email Amanda Bender P’27, Assistant to the Assistant Head of School, at amanda.bender@formanschool.org if you have any questions about travel or transportation.

Students may wear the following:

• A solid white (not off-white) dress with a slip (as needed) and white dress shoes or dress sandals.

• White dress must be approved in person by Director of Student Life Nicole Ostaszewski or Assistant Head of School for Internal Affairs Allie Maxwell.

Or:

• Pressed navy blue blazer with the school emblem sewn on the breast pocket.

• Pressed white Dockers®, which the school will order in April.

• White button-down dress shirt, seniors’ school tie, dress shoes (preferably black), and dark socks.

• Associate Director of Student Life Zack Zampaglione must approve blazers, slacks, and shirts in person.

Highpoint Pictures will be the official Commencement photographers on Saturday, May 31st. There is no charge to have any pictures taken, and no forms are due in advance. All photos will be posted in a private online gallery on Highpoint’s website two to three weeks after Commencement. At that point, you can browse all photos online and order prints and/or digital files of any photos. There is no obligation to purchase. Click here for more information. 

Feel free to contact Ashli Langill, Executive Assistant to the Head of School, at ashli.langill@formanschool.org or 860.567.1801 to answer any questions about this wonderful event’s schedule and traditions. 

All students will automatically receive a yearbook at the end of the year. The $75 fee will be charged directly to their student account—no action is needed!

If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Ostaszewski, Director of Student Life, or Zack Zampaglione, Associate Director of Student Life. For billing inquiries, please contact Pete Maltby, CFO.

Please click here for the 2024-2025 handbook. 

Please click here for the 2024-2025 school calendar. 

Please click here for the 2025-2026 school calendar. 

Please click the link below to download the 2024-2025 Dress Code Policy.

Please note the following changes: 

• No more Formal Friday dress: We will only require formal dress on Mondays and special occasions, like the Academic Awards Ceremony and Commencement.

• Forman Spirit Options: For our Tuesday through Friday class dress, students will be allowed to wear Forman sweatshirts in good repair (hoodies included) during the academic day. We will be providing more Forman polos and button-downs in the School Store, and some of our online stores (like Tommy Hilfiger) will have the option to add Forman crests to some clothing, like quarter-zips.

• Cardigans and Blazers with Dresses: Students who choose to wear dresses will only need to wear a blazer or a cardigan if their dress is sleeveless.

• Baseball Caps: While baseball caps still may not be worn during the academic day, they may be worn in the Dining Hall after school.

If you have any questions, please contact Matthew Bender P'27, Dean of Students, at matthew.bender@formanschool.org or 860.567.1836.

As a part of our commitment to fostering a culture of service and civic engagement, every student is required to complete a minimum of 15 community service hours per academic year. Please note that these hours do not include any disciplinary or National Honor Society (NHS) hours.

It is crucial that all students complete their required community service hours by the specified deadline. Failure to do so will result in the doubling of required hours for the following year. We believe this policy encourages accountability and reinforces the importance of active participation in community service endeavors.

If you or your child are looking for opportunities to complete the required community service hours during breaks, please consider reaching out to local nonprofits or community organizations. 

Click here for the Community Service Form. 

Contact Nicole Ostaszewski, Director of Student Life, at nicole.ostaszewski@formanschool.org or 860.567.6230 with any questions or concerns.

We have compiled a guide to help you find the best person to contact if you have any questions. View and download the guide: 

Click here to download a campus map. 

The Deans’ Office oversees travel to and from Forman during vacation times and the closing of school. Forman offers complimentary transportation buses to Bradley International Airport and the Bridgeport Metro-North Train Station on the day of travel. We offer one, sometimes two, drop-off and pick-up times at these designated locations. If the drop-off or pick-up times do not accommodate your needs, please contact a livery service directly (see list below) to make private arrangements. Students who plan to use the school transportation program must sign up through the Orah program. 

Please contact amanda.bender@formanschool.org for more information.