Frequently Asked Questions Class of 2023

Formal invitations will be mailed to your home in late March - early April.  If your mailing information has changed, please send updates to Lucy Thompsen at lthompsen@portsmouthabbey.org

Each family will receive one formal invitation in the mail. If you would like an extra one as a keepsake, please contact Mrs. Lucy Thompsen at lthompsen@portsmouthabbey.org or 401.643.1242, and she will send one to you. 

Families may choose to bring up to 10 to 12 guests, including immediate family.

The schedule will note which events are for students only and which are for parents only.  If not designated, both are invited to attend.  Please continue to monitor the website for updates.

We are collecting the names and contact information for each attendee via email at lthompsen@portsmouthabbey.org Please also note guest(s) special needs in your email response.

A full schedule can be found here.

There are a number of hotels within close proximity to the School.  Please click here for the list -  Accommodations.

Sixth Form Dinner: Ladies – Beach Formal, Gentlemen - Jacket and Tie

Prize Day – School Dress

Commencement – Ladies – Modest White Dress, Gentlemen – Navy Blazer, tan/khaki trousers, white shirt and colored tie

Graduates have the option of staying with their parents on Friday and Saturday nights.  Parents must contact Liz Cotta, ecotta@portsmouthabbey.org or 401.643.1247, for overnight permission. 

Photos and videos are permitted.  Please note that the School retains a professional photographer for each event and we ask that you are respectful of her space and to not block her shots.

Graduates will be expected to be fully moved out of their dorms and off campus by 4:00 on Sunday.   Commencement typically ends around 1:00 p.m.  For this reason, it is recommended you complete most or all of the move-out prior to Sunday.  There is a block of time available on Saturday morning before Prize Day and we encourage families to use this time to their advantage.

POST ALL will be on campus on Thursday, May 25 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Students will be able to ship their items home or directly to their colleges.

Additional details will be available early in the Spring Term.

The ceremony will take place under the tent on the Holy Lawn, rain or shine.

Yes, we are offering tee times for parents on Friday, May 26.  Please email Lucy Thompsen at lthompsen@portsmouthabbey.org for reservations and guest policies.

Yes siblings will be allowed to attend Friday or Saturday night's dinner and the Saturday overnight. Parents must contact Liz Cotta ecotta@portsmouthabbey.org or 401.643.1247, for overnight permission.