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Houston ISD has decided to virtually facilitate all high school graduation ceremonies beginning on June 14.The virtual ceremonies will go live online on Sunday, June 14. Each virtual ceremony will include recorded messages from the superintendent and other district officials, as well as audio of each student’s name as their personalized slide is displayed.ON HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM:Seniors will soon be contacted by their schools with direction on how the information will be collected before the final celebration. Each graduate will also receive a personalized content as a gift from the school.“The district has been working diligently to celebrate our graduates, while ensuring the health and safety of our HISD community during the current COVID-19 crisis,” Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan said. “Deciding that all high school graduations for our 11,000 seniors will take place virtually has been one of the most difficult decisions I have ever confronted as the district leader. However, I am so proud of the accomplishments of the historic Class of 2020 and the strength they have shown through this unique challenge.”MORE FROM RYAN NICKERSON:According to a news release, graduating seniors will have an additional opportunity to celebrate during a citywide celebration on June 5, hosted by Mayor Sylvester Turner. The citywide celebration will take place outdoors on school campuses following strict safety measures.Graduates will gather outdoors on a football field, lawn, or in the stands. Social distancing will be enforced, and masks will be provided - and required - in order to protect the health and well-being of students and staff.The celebration, according to the news release, might include elements such as students simultaneously singing a popular song and viewing pre-recorded messages by celebrities.For more information, go to .ryan.nickerson@hcnonline.com

Houston ISD has decided to virtually facilitate all high school graduation ceremonies beginning on June 14.The virtual ceremonies will go live online on Sunday, June 14. Each virtual ceremony will include recorded messages from the superintendent and other district officials, as well as audio of each student’s name as their personalized slide is displayed.ON HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM:Seniors will soon be contacted by their schools with direction on how the information will be collected before the final celebration. Each graduate will also receive a personalized content as a gift from the...

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