GRPS Schedules Virtual Graduations for Class of 2020

Grand Rapids MI

19 May, 2020

3:04 PM

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Press release from Grand Rapids Public Schools: GRPS Schedules Virtual Graduations for Class of 2020 Due to the uncertain circumstances of COVID-19, Grand Rapids Public Schools will be honoring graduates during virtual graduation ceremonies, which will take place on June 3, 4, and 5. Graduations can be streamed on the Grand Rapids Public Schools YouTube Channel at youtube.com/GRPSMyChoice, cable channel 27-902, and the district and high school Facebook pages. "High school graduation is an important milestone in our students' lives. Although nothing will ever compare to in-person graduation ceremonies, virtual ceremonies will give us the opportunity to highlight your accomplishments until we can celebrate in-person with all of our families and friends in attendance," said Interim Superintendent Ronald Gorman. Grand Rapids Public Schools will plan a celebration for the class of 2020 for a later date. All high schools and their virtual graduation date and time are as follows: SchoolCeremony Release Date/Time C.A. Frost Environmental Science Middle High School Wednesday, June 3 at 5:30 pm Innovation Central High School & Grand Rapids Montessori High School Wednesday, June 3 at 7:00 pm City High Middle School Thursday, June 4 at 5:30 pm Ottawa Hills High School Thursday, June 4 at 7:00 pm Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy Friday, June 5 at 5:30 pm Union High School Friday, June 5 at 7:00 pm This press release was produced by Grand Rapids Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author's own.