Graduation may be delayed in District 57 schools

Apr 16, 2020 | 4:31 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – It’s a rite of passage for every young high school student. Graduation.

But the COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything. There may not be a ceremony in June after all. It’s a heartbreaker for some graduating students, like Hunter Helfrich.

“It’s a very big moment in your high school career to have that graduation ceremony. Everybody looks forward to it. My grandparents had a ceremony. My parents had a ceremony. I would like one too.”

School District 57 has yet to decide if there will be convocation in June but it’s looking less and less likely as each day passes.

“It’s looking like it may not be possible to have graduation ceremonies prior to the end of June given that currently, civic facilities are not open,” explains Anita Richardson, Superintendent for the district.