This webpage includes information on Graduation 2023 and Senior Events. It will be updated with new information as we move closer to the end of the school year, so check back often. We'll also be emailing any updates or new information to our seniors and their families.

If you have any questions about Graduation 2023 or any end-of-year activities, please contact Class of 2023 Vice Principal Andrew Estrada: aestrada@hcrhs.org

Hunterdon Central Regional High School Class of 2023
Commencement Ceremony
Date: Thursday, June 22, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM

Weather delays may push the start time to later in the day or evening. More information will be posted and sent in the event of this contingency.

Graduation practice will be directly after school on Wednesday, June 21, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Participation in practice is required for attendance at the graduation ceremony.

Hunterdon Central is using E-tickets for Graduation 2023.

Graduate families may register for 5 tickets, which may be used for an outside ceremony on Stewart Field. In the event of inclement weather resulting in an indoor ceremony, only 2 tickets per graduate family may be used. Ticketing will open during the week of June 13.

Detailed information about E-tickets will be sent to parents and students prior to the opening of E-ticket registration.

Please note that registration for tickets is not yet open; it will be available closer to the date of graduation.

Every attempt will be made to have an outdoor ceremony. If the weather forecast calls for a light rain with no thunder/lightning in the morning, we will hold graduation outdoors at 10:00 AM. In this event, please dress appropriately and bring umbrellas, in order to be comfortable during the outdoor ceremony.

If there are more severe weather conditions with thunder/lightning in the morning, we will postpone the ceremony until 1:00 PM, in an attempt to have the ceremony outdoors. However, if severe weather conditions persist and an outdoor ceremony is impossible, the graduation ceremony will be held indoors at 1:00 PM with a limit of two guests.

We will notify families by phone, listserve and the website if weather conditions cause us to implement any aspect of this inclement weather plan.

Graduation 2023 will be live streamed on Hunterdon Central Television Live.

It will also be aired on Comcast Channel 27 beginning on the evening of June 22 and posted on Hunterdon Central's Youtube Channel.

On-site parking for graduation is extremely limited. Graduates and their guests are encouraged to use off-site parking and shuttle bus service to and from Hunterdon Central.

Parking and shuttles are free of charge, and riders need only to show a graduation ticket or their cap/gown to ride. Off-site parking will be available at:

• 3M Company (500 Route 202, Flemington). Use the Route 202 entrance and park in the lot to the left, as you enter the property. All guests who live on this end of town are encouraged to use the 3M location.
• Hunterdon County Justice Complex Juror Parking Lot (entrance is off Capner Street in Flemington)

Please be aware that these businesses are open on graduation day, so be sure to park in designated areas:

Shuttles will begin to depart the off-site parking lots at 8:30 AM and will run continuously until 9:45 AM for the 10:00 AM graduation ceremony.

In the case of a delayed ceremony at 1:00 PM, shuttles will begin to depart from the off-site parking lots at 11:30 AM and run continuously until 12:45 PM.

Return shuttles will operate after the ceremony from the drop off point (Transportation Building/Bus Parking Lot) to the off-site parking lots. Shuttles will begin to leave once the bus is full, after the completion of the ceremony, and will continue to operate until all riders are returned to the off-site lots.

Shuttles cannot transport babies/infants, car seats or strollers.

Please note: Due to pedestrian traffic, the campus inner-roadway will be closed on Graduation Day. Graduates are not permitted to park on campus; they should be dropped off or take the shuttle. Please plan accordingly.

Seating:

You will be able request special seating for those with special needs when ordering graduation tickets online.

Special seating will be provided on the turf/track that surrounds Stewart Field for individuals who use wheel chairs, walkers, or who have mobility issues that would prevent them from using bleacher seating. (Please note: the turf/track gets quite warm on hot, sunny days)

If a family member needs to accompany and sit with an individual requiring special seating, please order a “handicap” ticket for yourself. Please note that only two tickets will be issued for each graduate.

Parking:

Only provided, for individuals with handicap plates and/or an “official” state placard.

Please display your official placard before entering the HCRHS campus.

Please enter from Junction Road and proceed to parking Lot A-1, by the Field House.

*Limited golf cart “shuttle service” will be available from the parking area to the stadium.

Drop-Off:

Individuals with special needs and limited mobility can be dropped off at the Intersection of parking Lot A and A-1, located behind the Field House, next to the Polytech building.

*Limited golf cart “shuttle service” will be available from the drop-off area to the stadium.

Once the passengers are dropped off, the driver can then park their vehicle in regular parking.

Seniors who were interested in being considered for Senior Speaker at this year's graduation ceremony, were given this process:

• Submit a copy of your speech to Mrs. Montalbano by 2:00 PM on May 15, 2023. Speeches must be submitted as a hard copy dropped off in the 11/12 House Office. No electronic submissions.
• Both prose and poetry submissions will be considered.
• The speeches should be generally positive and speak to both universal themes and the specific experience of the Class of 2023.
• Speeches must run no longer than 3 minutes when read aloud. This is roughly 450 words.
• Five finalists will be chosen from the submissions and invited to present to a faculty panel.
• If seniors have any questions about this process, please reach out to Mr. Estrada or Mrs. Long.

Caps & gowns will be distributed at the Senior Graduation Meeting on June 14. Please clear all obligations prior to that meeting.

Graduates should wear neat garments, such as collared shirts and ties, dress slacks, dresses, skirts/blouses, skorts, and dress shoes. NO casual wear, such as jeans, T-shirts, un-collared shirts, shorts, bathing suits, sneakers, flip-flops, etc.

Please contact honor society advisors for information on distribution.

Professional still photographers will photograph each graduate receiving their diploma. Information will be obtained from the graduates at the commencement ceremony for a subsequent mailing of proofs and ordering instructions from the photographer, at a later date. You will be able to purchase these photos directly from the vendor (Milan Rose).

Graduation flowers are available to pre-order and pick up on campus when families arrive for graduation. Bouquets will also be available for purchase the day of graduation.

Please use this link to pre-order a bouquet for your 2023 HC graduate:

Graduation Flowers Pre-Order Information

Senior Prom will be held on Friday, June 9, from 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM at Steel Stacks in Bethlehem, PA. Information was shared with seniors by the Senior Class advisors.

Chromebooks must be returned by June 14. Please remove all stickers (except name) and wrap and secure power cords with velcro or rubber bands.

All obligations are due by June 14 (including Chromebooks and chargers). Please address this on or before this date.

Graduating seniors who have a balance on their school lunch account:

• Balance is more than $10 - Checks will be mailed home by our Business Office.
• Balance is less than $10 - Students should use this balance by 1:00 PM, June 14, or it will be lost.