Graduation Information

Class of 2024
Graduation

Date

Friday, May 31, 2024

Time

6:00 PM

Location

Hanover High School
287 Cedar Street
Hanover, Massachusetts 02339

Graduation News and Updates

  • TBA

Ways to Watch Live

Online

Cable

  • Comcast Channel 22
  • Verizon channel 38

Graduation FAQ

When do the graduates need to be at HHS? 
Graduates must arrive by 5:00 pm and report to the auditorium.

When can families/guests start arriving?
We ask that no one arrives before 5:30 pm. Our maintenance and facilities department and other staff are working right up until the last minute setting up and getting ready.

How long is the Graduation ceremony?
The ceremony begins promptly at 6:00 pm and generally lasts between 90 minutes and 2 hours. 

What seating is provided?
Seating on the turf field will be limited to 6 seats per family (no tickets needed). Other guests are most welcome to attend and may sit/stand in the grandstands, outside of the main seating area on the turf field, or along the fence outside of the track. There is plenty of room for additional guests.

Do we need tickets?
Not for an outdoor ceremony. Tickets will only be required if graduation needs to move indoors due to inclement weather. Each graduate’s family will receive 4 tickets for an indoor ceremony. If there is any question about moving the ceremony indoors, a decision will be made late in the afternoon and communicated via email to students and parents. We will do everything possible to have the ceremony outside, including adjusting the time if necessary.

Where is guest parking located?
Parking will be available on the HHS campus in the parking lot and along the baseball/softball field driveway. There will also be parking at Cedar School. Please carpool as available. The Hanover Police Department will be assisting with parking. Please respect the HPD directions and signage. If guests need a ride from the parking area to the field, we will have a golf cart to assist.

Will there be handicapped parking?
Yes, handicapped parking is provided in the back parking lot of the school, near the turf field. Please reach out to Kara Kenney at kkenney@hanoverschools.org if you need special arrangements for a member of your party.

When is the cap/gown pick-up, and when are graduation rehearsals?
Graduates will receive their cap and gown on Friday, May 26th, and/or Tuesday, May 30th, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Rehearsals are Wednesday, May 31st and Thursday, June 1st, beginning at 9:00 am when students report to the auditorium. All seniors must be present at the rehearsal. Please make sure that your student is on time for rehearsal. Graduates are not allowed to make alterations or add additional decorations to their robes. Graduates will be given guidance on what decorations are acceptable on their mortarboard (cap).

Is there a photographer to capture the presentation of each diploma?
Yes. Official photos are taken by GradImages. After the ceremony, proofs will be sent to your home email with information on how to purchase if you so choose. Candid photos will also be taken by Stephen Ryerson, Hanover Public Schools Photographer, and will be shared on the Hanover Public Schools Facebook page after graduation.

Final Request
We ask that there be no smoking on the turf field before, during, and after the ceremony. As this is a state law, adhering to this request is greatly appreciated!

if you have any questions that have not been addressed, please do not hesitate to contact the high school main office at 781-878-5450.