The Hornet Buzz

• June 13: Graduation at 10AM
• June 15: Final Assessment Make Up Day
• August 25: 9th Grade Orientation
• August 26: First Day of School for the 2026 - 2027 School Year

• Graduation - 6/13
• Final Assessment Make Up Day - 6/15
• Final Yearbook Pick Up Date - 6/15
• From School Counseling
• 2026 - 2027 School Year Calendar

• The Hive

• Important Links
• Administrator Assignments

Graduation will be taking place on Saturday, June 13, at 10:00 AM at the Essex Skating Facility.

Graduating Students:

• Arrive no later than 8:45am.

• Park in Lot A. and report directly to the cafeteria.

• Eat breakfast and drink water before the ceremony.

• Wear comfortable shoes. The rink floor is typically cool.

Families & Guests:

• The Graduation Ceremony is Saturday, June 13, and held in the Essex Skating Facility.

• The Ceremony starts promptly at 10:00am.

• Doors open at 9:00am. Guests should be seated no later than 9:50am.

• Separate ADA and Deaf/Hard of Hearing seating is available for guests that require it. Please email hornets@ewsd.org if this is a need.

• NOTE: Access to the main entrance will be limited between 9:50am and 10:10am, as the Graduates prepare for the procession.

• Due to limited capacity, this is a ticketed event. Guests must present their ticket for entry into the Ceremony.

• Please avoid blocking out multiple seats or moving seats around. Ask an usher for assistance.

• All isles must remain clear.

• NO SMOKING, VAPING, TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, or DRUG USE permitted on school property, including inside the arena or outside anywhere.

• Traffic will be heavy, so please plan accordingly and give plenty of time.

• General Parking is in Lot A, Lot B, and Lot C. ADA parking is available. See the map for parking information.

• The event is live streamed through Media Factory. Additionally, the ceremony will air on the LEARN Channel (Comcast 1094, Burlington Telecom 16 & 216). To order a DVD or digital file, or to watch online, visit www.mediafactory.org/ehs. For more information, contact the Media Factory at 802-651-9692 or info@mediafactory.org.

• Beltrami Photography is providing graduation photos that can be downloaded for free. There will be a professional photographer on site, and free pictures will be available after the event. Guest photos can only be taken from your seat. Pictures will be loaded within 48 hours of the event. Visit this link for photos (Password: EHS2026).

Final Assessment Make Up Day will be held on June 15 from 8:45 AM to 12:00 PM. Lunch will be available from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Students who do not have any assessments to make up are not required to attend school on this day.

Buses will arrive at 8:40 AM and depart at 12:15 PM.

Back-to-School Student Support: We Are Here for You!

We hope you and your family are enjoying a healthy, restful, and happy summer!

As we look ahead to the upcoming school year, we know that summer can sometimes bring unexpected changes. Life events like a military deployment, medical diagnoses, housing transitions, job changes, or the loss of a loved one can deeply impact a student’s well-being and transition back to the classroom.

If your family has experienced a significant shift this summer, we encourage you to reach out to your child’s school counselor. Our counseling team is dedicated to supporting your child’s learning, health, and emotional well-being. By keeping us informed, we can partner with you to:

• Ease the transition back to school in the fall.

• Provide ongoing emotional and academic support throughout the year.

• Connect your family with helpful community or school resources.

Please don't hesitate to connect. We are in this together, and we look forward to supporting your student's success this year!

Click the link below for the 2026 - 2027 School Year Calendar.

The EHS Events Calendar is a good place to find many of the events at EHS. This is also where students can remember whether it's an A or B day.

The Essex High School website is a good place to find information about our school. Including handbooks, daily schedules and our staff directory.

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Email: hornets@ewsd.org
Website: ewsd.org/ehs
Location: 2 Educational Drive, Essex Junction, VT, USA
Phone: (802)879-7121