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Cedar Rapids high schools to hold in-person graduation for Class of 2021
Mar. 5, 2021 4:04 pm, Updated: Mar. 5, 2021 5:53 pm
CEDAR RAPIDS - Cedar Rapids high school students will get to walk across the stage for their diplomas during in-person graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2021, the district announced Friday.
The ceremonies for Jefferson, Kennedy and Washington high schools will be held in the Alliant Energy PowerHouse, formerly known as the U.S. Cellular Center.
Metro High School's ceremony will be held at the DoubleTree convention Center.
Graduates and their guests will be required to wear masks and socially distance. Seating capacity will be limited, and the graduation ceremonies will be livestreamed.
Details about graduation will be communicated by each school.
The graduation ceremonies will take place on these dates:
' Kennedy High School: Thursday, May 27
' Washington High School: Friday, May 28
' Metro High School: Saturday, May 29
' Jefferson High School: Saturday, May 29
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Senior Alexzandrea Shaffer decorated her mortar board for her May 12, 2020, graduation walk across the stage during filming of commencement ceremonies at Metro High School in southeast Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rapids school district announced Friday that its high schools will be in-person graduation ceremonies this year. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Robin Running Hawk helps a senior adjust his mortar board as they get dressed in cap and gown during the May 12, 2020, filming of commencement ceremonies at Metro High School in southeast Cedar Rapids. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
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