BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont ISD is making sure their seniors are getting the recognition they deserve.
While some school districts are taking a more distant approach to commencement ceremonies, Beaumont ISD has announced in-person graduation ceremony dates for the class of 2020 seniors.
The Texas Education Agency had previously cancelled all scheduled graduation ceremonies due to the coronavirus outbreak.
As of May 5, the agency will allow outside graduations after June 1, 2020, for any county in the state.
There will be social distancing guidelines in place, according to a release from the district.
BISD said the guidelines will result in limiting the number of guests at the outdoor ceremony. The district said a live stream of the ceremony will be available for those whom are unable to attend.
BISD will be honoring graduating seniors at the BISD Memorial Stadium on the following tentative dates:
- Wednesday, June 3, 2020 -- Early College High School
- Thursday, June 4, 2020 -- Beaumont United High School
- Friday, June 5, 2020 -- West Brook High School
Back updates:
- Saturday, June 6, 2020
- Monday, June 8, 2020
- Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Full release from Beaumont ISD..
BISD Announces Plans for Graduation
Beaumont ISD is excited to announce that official, in-person commencement ceremony dates have been determined for the class of 2020. As a result of guidance from the Texas Education Agency on May 5, 2020, all previously scheduled Diploma Distribution Celebrations will be canceled in lieu of in-person ceremonies.
“Our team has remained committed to ensuring our seniors are honored properly for this large life accomplishment,” said Dr. Shannon Allen, Superintendent. “We were thrilled to make this decision following the recent release of guidance from the Texas Education Agency.”
BISD will be honoring graduating seniors at the BISD Memorial Stadium on the following dates:
- Wednesday, June 3, 2020 -- Early College High School
- Thursday, June 4, 2020 -- Beaumont United High School
- Friday, June 5, 2020 -- West Brook High School
More details involving graduation will be forthcoming and will be subject to change provided the COVID-19 restrictions set in place at the time. However, please be prepared to experience social distancing guidelines that will result in limitations in the number of guests that may be allowed to attend.
As the stadium is an outdoor venue, several backup dates have been selected in the event of inclement weather:
- Saturday, June 6, 2020
- Monday, June 8, 2020
- Tuesday, June 9, 2020
For loved ones who cannot attend in-person, the district will be live streaming the entire event to watch from home.
“While we know how important this event is to our students and their families, we must remember that the health of our community is our top priority,” said Allen. “We are prepared to follow all guidance provided by state and local officials to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved.”
Please be on the lookout for more information from the district regarding graduation details and guidance.
