Two Shelby County high schools will hold commencement ceremonies this week. The other three will follow on June 5.
Graduation ceremonies at the Shelby County schools will have less restrictions than the 2020 ceremonies, but there will be COVID-19 policies still in place for students and their families and friends in attendance.
Southwestern High School is the first celebrate the Class of 2021 with graduation at 7 p.m. Friday inside the school’s main gymnasium.
Doors will open at 6:15 p.m.
Each graduate has been limited to 15 tickets for the ceremony.
“Graduates have been limited to 15 tickets as we continue to implement social distancing procedures to limit the attendance and make it a safe yet enjoyable evening for our graduates and their families,” said Southwestern principal John Tindall.
Everyone in attendance will be required to wear a mask during the graduation ceremony.
Triton Central High School holds commencement at 11 a.m. Saturday inside its high school gymnasium in Fairland.
Staff and students will be required to wear masks.
Masks are recommended for everyone that attends the ceremony.
There are no attendance restrictions, according to Triton Central principal Cary Chandler.
Shelbyville High School will conduct its commencement ceremony outdoors at McKeand Stadium.
The ceremony will start at 9 a.m. on June 5.
Each graduate will receive six tickets for the event. Those tickets will be dispersed to the graduates at graduation practice on June 4, according to Shelbyville principal Brent Baker.
COVID-19 protocols will be in effect, according to Baker.
At 9 a.m. on June 5, Waldron High School will celebrate the Class of 2021 inside the school’s gymnasium.
There are no ticket restrictions to limit capacity, according to Waldron principal Mark Shadiow.
Those in attendance are asked to wear masks, maintain social distancing and sit within family groups.
At 11 a.m. on June 5, Morristown High School will conduct commencement in its gymnasium.
There are no capacity restrictions, according to Morristown principal Jeremy Powers.
Those attending should wear a mask and maintain social distance. Also, families are asked to sit together to assist with pandemic protocols.
