Tippecanoe Valley HS Sets In-Person Graduation For July 19

May 12, 2020 at 10:32 p.m.

By Staff Report-

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation administration and key stakeholders have been in continuous conversation regarding plans for the graduating ceremonies of the class of 2020.

At the forefront of this discussion has been doing whatever it takes to plan a quality, yet safe, graduation for the seniors, according to a news release from TVSC.

Tippecanoe Valley High School announced a physical graduation date of July 19. A rescheduled date in the event of inclement weather is set for July 26. The baccalaureate ceremony will begin at the normally scheduled time of 2 p.m. The graduation ceremony will begin promptly at 2:45 p.m.

The TVHS prom, or similar event, is yet to be determined.

TVSC stakeholders have prepared plans to accommodate any required social distancing measures, the release states. Restrictions may be necessary limiting the number of guests in attendance, the location of the event, seating procedures and other general procedures. TVSC will monitor the reopening status based on the governor’s “Back on Track Indiana Plan,” and will consult with the local health departments during the time leading up to July 19.

Expect more information regarding specific event details to be communicated to seniors and parents/guardians prior to the event.

In addition, TVHS announced another celebration for the seniors. TVHS will organize a senior parade the evening of May 22. Seniors will wear their caps and gowns and ride in their cars starting on the TVMS/TVHS campus then parading through the towns of Mentone and Akron. Specific details/requirements for the event, as well as the parade path and parking locations, will be announced.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation administration and key stakeholders have been in continuous conversation regarding plans for the graduating ceremonies of the class of 2020.

At the forefront of this discussion has been doing whatever it takes to plan a quality, yet safe, graduation for the seniors, according to a news release from TVSC.

Tippecanoe Valley High School announced a physical graduation date of July 19. A rescheduled date in the event of inclement weather is set for July 26. The baccalaureate ceremony will begin at the normally scheduled time of 2 p.m. The graduation ceremony will begin promptly at 2:45 p.m.

The TVHS prom, or similar event, is yet to be determined.

TVSC stakeholders have prepared plans to accommodate any required social distancing measures, the release states. Restrictions may be necessary limiting the number of guests in attendance, the location of the event, seating procedures and other general procedures. TVSC will monitor the reopening status based on the governor’s “Back on Track Indiana Plan,” and will consult with the local health departments during the time leading up to July 19.

Expect more information regarding specific event details to be communicated to seniors and parents/guardians prior to the event.

In addition, TVHS announced another celebration for the seniors. TVHS will organize a senior parade the evening of May 22. Seniors will wear their caps and gowns and ride in their cars starting on the TVMS/TVHS campus then parading through the towns of Mentone and Akron. Specific details/requirements for the event, as well as the parade path and parking locations, will be announced.
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