MANCHESTER – On Saturday, June 15, Manchester School District celebrated the Class of 2024. The day was the culmination of years of work, and a testament to the grit and determination of the graduates. In total, nearly 800 students received diplomas with thousands cheering them on.
Below you’ll find a collection of stories, photos and videos from each of the ceremonies. Information is separated by school, with some additional feature stories included, as well.
Thank you to the Union Leader and Manchester Ink Link for your coverage of our graduations, and to Manchester Public TV for broadcasting and recording all ceremonies.
News coverage
Manchester School of Technology
Leading off graduation ceremonies was the Manchester School of Technology High School. As part of the design of the high school, all 61 graduates needed to master all competences in order to graduate. In addition, all graduates completed at least one Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.
Congratulations to the MST High School Class of 2024!
You can find photos, videos and a recap below.
Graduation Coverage
Photos (Manchester School District | Union Leader)
Story and photos (Manchester Ink Link)
Video (Manchester Public TV)
Manchester Memorial High School
The second ceremony of the day was for Manchester Memorial High School. A total of 284 students received diplomas during graduation ceremonies. The class included 80 New Hampshire Scholars and 31 members of the National Honor Society. 101 students earned scholarships worth a total of $100,000. As noted by Principal St. Onge, this "special" class – which started in his first year at the school – helped reshape the fabric of the school community. Well done!
Congratulations to the Memorial Class of 2024!
You can find photos and videos below
Graduation Coverage
Photos (Manchester School District | Manchester Ink Link | Union Leader)
Video (Manchester Public TV)
Manchester High School West
The third ceremony was for Manchester High School West. The 101st graduating class, according to Principal Dichard, was caring, empathetic, globally-minded, innovative and resilient. A total of 154 students received diplomas during graduation ceremonies, representing one of the highest graduation rates for the school in the last decade. Students earned $130,000 in scholarships, including Vick Mahindru's $40,000 Amazon Future Engineers Award. The class, which included the first GEAR UP cohort, boasts the national GEAR UP Student of the Year, Mackenzie Verdiner.
Congratulations to the West Class of 2024!
You can find photos, videos and a recap below.
Graduation Coverage
Photos (Manchester School District | Union Leader)
Story and photos (Manchester Ink Link)
Video (Manchester Public TV)
Manchester High School Central
The fourth and final graduation ceremony was for Manchester High School Central. A total of 254 students received diplomas during the ceremony. The class included multiple athletics state champions, a national finalist for the High School Heisman, a delegate to the U.S. Senate Youth Program, and included members of the robotics team that went to the world championships. 42 students earned scholarships, worth a grand total of $200,000.
Congratulations to the Central Class of 2024!
You can find photos, video and a recap below.
Graduation Coverage
Photos (Manchester School District | Union Leader)
Story and photos (Manchester Ink Link)
Video (Manchester Public TV)