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Arlington ISD announced that it will delay its class of 2020 graduation ceremonies until July and will host them at UT Arlington’s College Park Center.
The district surveyed seniors to identify their preferred method of graduation. The responses totaled 61% of the class, with a majority preferring to delay the ceremony rather than a hold a smaller or online ceremony
District officials worked with the Arlington Fire Department and UTA to ensure that College Park Center will be ready to host safe graduation ceremonies in July.
“As difficult as this year has been for our senior students, safety must remain our No. 1 priority,” Arlington ISD superintendent Marcelo Cavazos said in a news release. “The Arlington Fire Department and UT Arlington have assured us that they will not only help to logistically prepare the building for proper social distancing and sanitation but also attend the ceremonies to help manage the process.”
The ceremonies are set for July 13, 14, 17, 18 and 19. Arlington Collegiate High School seniors will graduate July 20 at UT Arlington’s Texas Hall.