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Fort Worth ISD Will Hold Virtual Graduations in June
Nearly 5,000 Fort Worth ISD seniors will participate in “virtual” graduations this spring as a result of the continued threat of COVID-19. However, the District plans to do everything possible to make this life event special for the Class of 2020 and their families.
The online commencement events will take place over a period of several days in June; a schedule for all 21 campuses will be released soon.
In March, Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Kent P. Scribner announced that schools will remain closed and students will remain at home until further notice. Governor Greg Abbott has since issued a directive that all schools will remain closed for the rest of the school year.
“We made the decision that all schools will remain closed until we can safely bring students back to buildings,” said Dr. Scribner. “We believe this decision to hold virtual graduation ceremonies is in the best interest of our students, their families and our many employees who each year participate in commencement ceremonies.
“It is profoundly disappointing that our seniors will not have the opportunity to celebrate their hard-earned success in person with their peers, their parents, and their teachers, but it is the right thing to do for everyone concerned.”
The virtual graduation will use technology to allow students to share photos of themselves in cap and gown – as well a personalized message as they “move the tassel” to indicate their status as newly-minted graduates. A link to a special online platform will enable family and friends to participate from any location.
Graduating seniors will receive individual notices from their schools telling them when they can pick up their caps and gowns and other commencement regalia.
Regalia can be purchased here.
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