Graduation Information
Results from the senior student and senior parent survey:
- Majority of senior students and parents want to see a traditional graduation ceremony.
- Majority of senior students and parents want graduation to take place as soon as possible, but no later than August 1st, with 3 week prior notice.
I appreciate the seniors and senior parents who took the time to complete the form. A formal/traditional graduation ceremony can not take place during the month of May. I will continue to monitor guidelines and restrictions of our DHMs and as soon as there is a chance to have a graduation ceremony, I will schedule it.
Weekly update from Commissioner Blomstedt & Governor Ricketts
Commissioner Blomstedt and Governor Ricketts continue to hold weekly and daily press conferences, respectively, to keep the public engaged and informed. Here are some key points from the commissioner and governor:
- Social distancing and good hygiene are still very important.
- In addition to the Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected campaign, Governor Ricketts has rolled out Crush the Curve. Crush the Curve includes a health survey for Nebraskans to complete. Governor Ricketts stated that he would like to see every Nebraskan complete this survey. The survey can be found at testnebraska.com/en. Contact tracing is another component of the Crush the Curve campaign.
- Directed Health Measures are going to be specific to local health departments and their regions. Restrictions of these DHMs will be different by department. We are in the Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department.
- Summer Learning opportunities will be allowed, but only in a remote fashion. No face to face summer school.
- Guidance will be coming from NDE regarding the Nebraska Reads Act and meeting requirements.
I will continue to provide weekly updates. Please feel free to send me any questions that you have. It is impossible to determine what will be in store for late summer and early fall at this time. Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected.