Missouri public schools and colleges gearing up for in-person graduations KMIZ COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Schools in Missouri plan to hold in-person commencement ceremonies this year while following COVID-19-related limitations and restrictions for the class of 2021. The University of Missouri, Stephens College and Columbia College each plan to hold graduation events in-person this spring after the pandemic pushed those events into the summer or online entirely last year. High schools are also planning in-person ceremonies and proms, including Columbia Public Schools and the Jefferson City School District. Last week the North Callaway School District relaxed its restrictions on capacity at events, saying events will now be held with 80% of capacity.