Wednesday, July 15

Warsaw., IN - Warsaw Community Schools will host an in-person commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 on Friday, July 17 at 7:30 pm at the Tiger Athletic Complex (TAC) on Fisher Field. In 175 years of public education in Warsaw, this is the first recorded outdoor commencement ceremony. Organizers have a plan in place to address logistical considerations such as parking, arrival time, procedures, and seating arrangements. With the assistance of the City of Warsaw Police Department and School Resource Officers, graduation attendees may arrive on campus from the SR15 or Logan Street points of entry and will be directed by officers to designated parking lots. There will be no parking permitted in Tiger Circle.

Graduating seniors are to report to the Tiger Den through door #29 at 6:30 pm. Ticket holders will be directed to the main entrance gate that will open at 6:15 pm. Two lines will be formed for guests to exchange their paper ticket for a colored wristband. The TAC has been strategically organized into five color-coded taped-off pods capable of seating 200 guests and adhere to stage 4.5 State of Indiana Executive Order. Each pod will block off alternating rows to provide social distancing. The colored wristband will indicate the pod section the guest will be escorted to. Guests are respectfully asked to remain seated for the duration of the ceremony. WCS will have a 15’ x 27’ jumbo screen behind the stage. There will be no standing permitted along the fences inside or outside of Fisher Field.

WCS leaders have developed a system to fill a pod to its regulated capacity and then move to the next color-coded pod. Only families who have a member with a physical limitation and have contacted WCHS prior to Friday will have an alternative seating arrangement. Each color-coded pod will have a designated matching color-coded restroom. With respect to safety concerns, WCS will only permit ticket holders to remain on campus. Guests are asked to stay home if they feel unwell or if they are a high-risk individual due to health concerns. WCS has arranged livestream options for friends and family to access the graduation ceremony video and broadcast with WIOE and News Now Warsaw. WIOE will livestream on http://wioe.com On the homepage, there will be a choice titled, "Tiger Grad Video." The video will be located at the top of the video section and should begin playing automatically. If not, clicking any of the video choices will launch livestream. An audio-only production will be broadcast on WLQZ, Z93.9FM. News Now Warsaw will host a livestream on the News Now Warsaw Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/newsnowwarsaw

The Class of 2020 commencement ceremony is expected to be approximately one and a half hours. At the close of this special event, the main gate and the visitor’s gate will be opened. Guests will be released two pods at a time by WCS event staff and ushered to one of the exits. While every precaution will be taken, masks are kindly requested. Warsaw Community Schools would like to thank the WCS School Board, faculty, administration, and community partners for their commitment to honor the Class of 2020 with an in-person commencement ceremony. WCS looks forward to this milestone moment with appreciation for each Class of 2020 scholar and their families.

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Tuesday, JUNE 2nd, 2020:

Warsaw., IN - Warsaw Community Schools announced three important updates for the Class of 2020 and their families regarding tickets for graduation, Senior Appreciation, and Senior Photos.

First, as of June 1st, each student walking during graduation will receive an allotment of two tickets per family. WCS will continue to evaluate the Governor's "Back on Track Indiana" plan. It is possible that after the Governor's address on July 1st, WCHS may be able to offer more tickets to our graduate's family members. Look for updates and details of the future ticket disbursement on the district website and social media accounts.

Second, starting on June 1, the WCHS main entrance marquee began scrolling individual pictures of outstanding seniors in the Class of 2020. WCS offers this token of appreciation for graduates with heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2020.

Third, new information and a route map for Senior Photo scheduled for Friday, June 5, has been posted on the FAQ Class of 2020 published on the district website and to WCHS website news. Please direct any questions related to these three items of news for the Class of 2020 to WCHS Principal Troy Akers.

Tuesday, April 28, 2020: Welcome to the CLASS of 2020 "One Stop" Information Hub. The tabs above will help you navigate different topics such as Calendar; Yard Signs, Cap & Gown Orders; Senior Award Night; Senior Photo Gallery; Quote, Colors, and Flower; and Wellness Support. Below are links to other media outlets.

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Martes, 28 de abril de 2020: Bienvenido al Centro de Información "Una parada" de la Promoción 2020. Las pestañas anteriores le ayudarán a navegar por diferentes temas como calendario; letreros, órdenes de bonete y toga; noche de premios de seniors; encuesta del grupo de trabajo de graduación, recursos y documentos en español; y apoyo para el bienestar. A continuación se encuentran enlaces a otros medios de comunicación.

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