It was announced earlier today that Mountain View School Division has postponed high school graduation and convocation to the fall.
Dan Ward is the superintendent for MVSD and he had this to say.
"It was definitely a tough decision and we didn't make the decision without consultation with other schools," said Ward. "We don't know when we're going to be coming back to school and that was a big factor as well."
The postponement will affect roughly 200 students across MVSD that were set to graduate. Hearing from students around the Parkland, there is a lot of disappointment that they won't be able to celebrate their accomplishments this spring.
Ward understands what graduates may be going through at this time, but he assures there will be a time to celebrate.
"It's okay to be disappointed. A lot of students have been excited for graduation and convocation for a long time," continued Ward. "I think the important thing to know here is we're not cancelling graduation and convocation. We will celebrate the student's accomplishments as soon as we're able."
MVSD has not set a date for graduation and convocation for its six high schools. That will be a local decision made by each school.
"Most schools are looking for September," concluded Ward. "The schools know best, they know their students and community best."
School principals will be in contact with the families of grade 12 students to provide more information and if you have any questions or concerns, contact your school principal.
