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Several Pottawatomie County schools will host in-person graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2021 in May.
Shawnee Public Schools announced a change to the date and location of Shawnee High School s Class of 2021 graduation ceremony from May 13 at the FireLake Arena to May 17 at Jim Thorpe Stadium at 7:30 p.m.
According to Superintendent Dr. April Grace, the district decided to make the change after speaking with SHS administrators and senior class sponsors. This change is an effort to give all our seniors and their families an in-person graduation experience that will accommodate the least restriction of crowd size, Grace said.
She explained the district would like to give seniors the opportunity to safely have more of their family members present at the ceremony.
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Like numerous other school districts in Pottawatomie County and surrounding areas, McLoud Public Schools will host an in-person graduation ceremony for the Class of 2021.
According to Senior Class Sponsor Kim Hill, about 99 seniors will be graduating May 14 at the FireLake Arena at 7 p.m.
Hill said FireLake has lifted their seating restrictions and the district won t have to limit the number of guests seniors invite to graduation. Rows will be three inches apart, and all spectators are required to wear masks at all times, even while seated, Hill said.
She explained seniors will be allowed to remove their masks to participate and perform in the ceremony, including walking down the aisle during their entrance, walking across the stage, taking pictures, giving speeches and giving vocal or band performances.