Volusia County Schools announces alternative graduation dates

If the COVID-19 pandemic prevents the May ceremonies from happening, the District is looking to hold ceremonies in July.

By Jarleene Almenas
| 12:00 p.m. April 14, 2020

The first wave of Seabreeze students make their way to their seats for the start of the 2018 graduation ceremony. File photo by Ray Boone

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Should social distancing guidelines remain in place come late May, Volusia County Schools announced that graduation ceremonies will be held during the week of July 6.

"After consulting with student leadership at our ten high schools and their principals, the overwhelming response was a desire to have a traditional graduation as opposed to alternative venues," the VCS release stated.

Graduation ceremonies are still scheduled to occur in May if possible. Mainland High School and Seabreeze High School's ceremonies are scheduled for 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 29, at the Ocean Center.

VCS said it will continue looking into the viability of other senior activities, including yearbook signings, senior breakfast alternatives, award ceremonies and college signings.