Graduation 2026
Rundown of the Festivities:
Senior Celebration Picnic: Date TBD
Senior Internship Luncheon (for students and internship mentors): Date TBD
Overnight Trip May 28 - 29
Prom: June 3 (No school on June 4 and 5)
Internship Fair: Date TBD
Graduation Ceremony: June 18
Dear 12th Grade Families,
We are happy to report that wonderful planning is afoot for the year-end celebrations for our seniors. These include prom, an overnight trip, the senior internship luncheon, a picnic, yearbook, and the graduation ceremony itself.
DUES
In order to help pay for these events, we are requesting that each family pay Senior Dues of $650. Outlined below are the major items from our budget to give you a sense of where your dues will flow.
*While the graduation-related expenses are extensive, we know that $650 is not an insignificant amount. Payment in installments is available on the payment page (see link below) and a more flexible payment plan is also an option (online or by cash or check). Please reach out to Lisa for details.
Please know that ALL seniors will be included in all graduation events regardless of their ability to pay.
We hope that all students will attend the overnight trip as it is a wonderful way to cap off their time at ICE. For those students who are not planning to attend the trip, senior dues are set at $500.
Checks and cash will be accepted in the school office — envelopes should have your child’s name and “Senior Dues” noted on them. Checks should be made out to: ICE Foundation with the student’s name and Senior Dues on the memo line.
PAY YOUR DUES USING THIS
LINK
OR WITH A CHECK MADE OUT TO “ICE FOUNDATION”
Senior dues will cover:
Graduation Venue
Flower Arrangements
Prom Venue, Catering, Decorations
Caps, Gowns & Tassels
Senior T-shirt
Diplomas and Diploma Covers
Yearbooks
Overnight Trip and Transportation
Senior Internship Luncheon
Senior picnic
GRADUATION
The graduation will take place on Thursday, June 18th at 9:30 am at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College - 695 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065.
The Kaye Playhouse is a beautiful and large venue. We suggest no more than 6 guests per student/family. If you need more than 6 seats please send an email to Lisa. Seating is general seating, first come first served.
**PLEASE NOTE THAT HELIUM BALLOONS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE VENUE**
OVERNIGHT TRIP - May 28 and 29
From Thursday May 28th to Friday May 29th, the 12th grade class is going to Camp Kinder Ring.
The camp is located at 335 Sylvan Lake Road, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533.
Students will be staying in cabins at the camp. They should bring a sleeping bag or blanket and a pillow.
Departure: Thursday May 28th at 8:00 AM (ICE, 15th Street side)
Return: Friday May 29th at 4:00 PM (ICE, 15th Street side)
Lodging: We will stay at Camp Kinder Ring (335 Sylvan Lake Road, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533)
Cost of the Trip: The cost of the trip is included in senior dues.
Packing List
One change of comfortable clothing/shoes
Sweatpants/warm pajamas for sleeping
Sleeping bag (or at least a blanket) and a pillow
Toiletries
Optional: sneakers and athletic clothes (we will be playing some games that require movement & flexibility)
Optional: slides or flip flops for bathroom and showers
Please pack conservatively and check the forecast before our departure.
Meals
Students should eat or pack breakfast before boarding the bus (we will not eat as a group until lunch time on Wednesday), as well as any snacks they would like for the trip
The camp will provide our other meals (Wednesday lunch & dinner, Thursday breakfast & lunch)
Please send information about dietary restrictions asap to Lisa
Permission Slips (coming later)
PROM
Date: Wednesday June 3rd
Location: Dumbo Loft - 155 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY
Guest Tickets: $50
