Commencement marks both an ending and a beginning: a celebration of all our graduates have accomplished and a look toward all they are prepared to do. At Holy Child, students leave with more than a strong academic foundation. They carry the confidence, curiosity, compassion, and courage to lead lives of purpose.
Each graduating class leaves its mark on the Holy Child community through its contributions in the classroom and beyond. As our graduates step into their next chapter, they take with them the enduring spirit of Actions, Not Words and a commitment to lead with purpose wherever they go.
Class of 2026 | By the Numbers
66 graduates. 45 colleges and universities. Countless paths forward.
$16.8 million in merit scholarships
Collectively, members of the Class of 2026 were awarded $16.8 million in merit scholarship funding.
411 college acceptances
From 170 colleges and universities, representing a 69% overall admit rate.
45 colleges and universities
Graduates will join communities at 45 different institutions across the country and beyond.
27% Catholic. 27% public.
More than half of the class will attend Catholic or public colleges and universities, with students choosing institutions that reflect their individual goals and interests.
Global opportunities ahead
One graduate will attend an international university, while another will pursue a dual-degree program spanning two years abroad and two years in the United States.
8 NCAA-recruited athletes
The class includes three Division I rowers, one Division I sailor, one Division I swimmer, one Division III lacrosse player, one Division III soccer player, and one Division III swimmer.
At Holy Child, traditions create lasting memories, mark important milestones, and connect generations of students to the community they call home. On Ring Day, juniors celebrate their transition into upperclassmen and leaders as their class rings are presented by a Holy Child alumna or the Head of School. Surrounded by family, friends, and generations of alumnae, the evening is filled with pride, celebration, and Gryphon spirit.
Throughout the year, students come together to celebrate friendship, faith, and community. From GryFUN and grade-level retreats to Mother-Daughter Masses, Father-Daughter Dances, and the beloved Christmas Sing-Along, these traditions create meaningful moments that students and families carry with them. When alumnae return for Reunion or gather on campus to sing with former classmates, they are reminded that being a Holy Child girl is something that never really ends. Each generation adds to the traditions that make Holy Child feel like home.
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