Tippecanoe Valley High School Announces Info For Senior Parade
May 19, 2020 at 9:30 p.m.
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In order to properly thank seniors for the impact they have had on Tippecanoe Valley schools, Tippecanoe Valley High School not only needs the public to assist in celebrating the seniors properly, but needs help following all directions/requirements detailed in this plan - especially maintaining proper social distancing measures. The high school will celebrate seniors, but only in a way that is safe for both student, staff and the community, according to a news release from TVHS.
Student expectations and requirements for the parade include reporting to the entrance to the TVHS campus off of West CR 800S no sooner than 6:50 p.m. Friday. Departure will be at 7 p.m. Students need to report in the car they will be driving/riding in as any students choosing to ride with one another is a parental decision; students are encouraged to come wearing their TVHS graduation gowns. If a student does not have their gown, it can be picked up from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Students are to drive responsibly and behave in a manner reflective of a TVHS student, stated the release. Students need to follow traffic rules, including seatbelt laws while on county/state roads. No student will exit the vehicle for any reason.
Community expectations and requirements include all community members are expected to follow social distancing measures by maintaining 6 feet distance and not congregating in groups. Attendees are encouraged to wear protective facemasks out in public, per recommendations from the health departments.
Look for more information from both the towns of Mentone and Akron webpages regarding this event. Parking may be available in both towns of Akron and Mentone, with social distancing in place. Review the Senior Parade Path and refrain from interrupting said path. Once the parade has concluded, safely exit your location.
At 7 p.m., the senior parade will start between the Tippecanoe Valley Middle School and TVHS tennis courts, through TVHS student parking lot to Ind. 19. At 7:05 p.m., the parade will exit TVHS on to Ind. 19, heading north to Mentone. At 7:15 p.m., the parade will enter Mentone off of Ind. 19 heading east on Main Street. At 7:20 p.m., the parade will turn right on to South CR 1000W and head south on South CR 1000W, turning in to Ind. 14 into Akron.
At 7:30 p.m., the parade will arrive in Akron to Community Center on Ind. 14. At 7:35 p.m., it will turn right on to East Rochester Street and head west through Akron. At 7:40 p.m., turn right on to North Mishawaka Street and head north toward Akron Elementary School. At 7:50 p.m., the parade will arrive at the intersection of Ind. 19 and Ind. 114.
July 19 is the date set for the graduation ceremony of the class of 2020, with a back-up date of July 26. A decision has been made to change the graduation time to better accommodate any plans that may involve social distancing and weather. The baccalaureate ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. with the graduation ceremony beginning promptly at 7:30 p.m.
In order to properly thank seniors for the impact they have had on Tippecanoe Valley schools, Tippecanoe Valley High School not only needs the public to assist in celebrating the seniors properly, but needs help following all directions/requirements detailed in this plan - especially maintaining proper social distancing measures. The high school will celebrate seniors, but only in a way that is safe for both student, staff and the community, according to a news release from TVHS.
Student expectations and requirements for the parade include reporting to the entrance to the TVHS campus off of West CR 800S no sooner than 6:50 p.m. Friday. Departure will be at 7 p.m. Students need to report in the car they will be driving/riding in as any students choosing to ride with one another is a parental decision; students are encouraged to come wearing their TVHS graduation gowns. If a student does not have their gown, it can be picked up from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Students are to drive responsibly and behave in a manner reflective of a TVHS student, stated the release. Students need to follow traffic rules, including seatbelt laws while on county/state roads. No student will exit the vehicle for any reason.
Community expectations and requirements include all community members are expected to follow social distancing measures by maintaining 6 feet distance and not congregating in groups. Attendees are encouraged to wear protective facemasks out in public, per recommendations from the health departments.
Look for more information from both the towns of Mentone and Akron webpages regarding this event. Parking may be available in both towns of Akron and Mentone, with social distancing in place. Review the Senior Parade Path and refrain from interrupting said path. Once the parade has concluded, safely exit your location.
At 7 p.m., the senior parade will start between the Tippecanoe Valley Middle School and TVHS tennis courts, through TVHS student parking lot to Ind. 19. At 7:05 p.m., the parade will exit TVHS on to Ind. 19, heading north to Mentone. At 7:15 p.m., the parade will enter Mentone off of Ind. 19 heading east on Main Street. At 7:20 p.m., the parade will turn right on to South CR 1000W and head south on South CR 1000W, turning in to Ind. 14 into Akron.
At 7:30 p.m., the parade will arrive in Akron to Community Center on Ind. 14. At 7:35 p.m., it will turn right on to East Rochester Street and head west through Akron. At 7:40 p.m., turn right on to North Mishawaka Street and head north toward Akron Elementary School. At 7:50 p.m., the parade will arrive at the intersection of Ind. 19 and Ind. 114.
July 19 is the date set for the graduation ceremony of the class of 2020, with a back-up date of July 26. A decision has been made to change the graduation time to better accommodate any plans that may involve social distancing and weather. The baccalaureate ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. with the graduation ceremony beginning promptly at 7:30 p.m.
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