Carmel Clay Schools (CCS) Superintendent Dr. Michael Beresford recently announced potential plans for Carmel’s 2020 high school graduation.
Beresford
Beresford, in his announcement, said, “Our goal is to create a ceremony that keeps our traditions alive and allows friends and family to share in the moment. We continue to be optimistic that we can provide our traditional in-person event for our graduates and their families, but we are preparing options if we are still restricted from gathering. Our high school administrative staff, teachers, and Class of 2020 student leaders have been working to find ways to achieve these milestones.”
CCS is working on three plans:
Plan A
If the social distancing order is lifted, regular graduation will be held at the State Fairgrounds at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 31.
Plan B
If social distancing continues and large gatherings are still a health risk to families, CCS will work on creative ways to hold a ceremony compliant with the rules in place at that time. This plan may include holding a ceremony as late as July.
Plan C
If it remains unsafe to gather for a graduation ceremony, or if students/families are unable to attend, CCS is planning a “virtual graduation” video that will be completed and posted on Sunday, May 31.
Beresford concluded, “I appreciate the Greyhound administrative team and staff’s response to the challenge of making graduation special for the students and families of the Class of 2020 in this environment. A regular graduation ceremony is a huge undertaking and they are planning for multiple scenarios with many unknowns. I’m proud of their efforts and big hearts for our seniors!”