Class of 2021 Update

 

March 2021

Dear Parents and Guardians of the Class of 2021:

We are excited to be moving forward with our plans for the Class of 2021, and thinking specifically of the culminating activities such as prom and graduation. We are hopeful that this letter will clarify where things stand as of today, with the understanding that some variables may change as the year progresses.

Phase Four

The current phase for the Commonwealth provides guidance for entertainment venues, specifically those that are used for social gatherings and events. We are now permitted to host an event at an indoor venue with up to 100 guests, with the number expanded to 150 if outdoors. The Commonwealth also provided guidance for schools in planning graduation.

Prom

Based on the feedback from families and students, our plan is to host the Senior Prom on May 14 at Pleasant Valley Country Club. The positive to this venue is that it is a beautiful space that will allow us to celebrate with our entire senior class; the downside is that because of capacity limitations, the event will be limited to seniors only at this time. Should we have the ability to host with outside guests, we will communicate that as soon as possible.

Graduation

Graduation is going to be held on Saturday, June 5, with our tentative start time being scheduled for 10:00 a.m. As weather patterns become more predictable for that weekend, we will determine whether we should move the ceremony to later that Saturday, such as 5:00 p.m. or Sunday. We are going to be hosting graduation on the turf field, and we will be providing details for students and families on how to reserve spaces and seats. We have been directed by the state to keep graduation ceremonies shorter and smaller than in years past, but, fortunately, we have the benefit of our small community here at UHS.

Historically, we have had the ability to offer families up to nine tickets for graduation. Please keep in mind that it will not likely be feasible for us to provide nine tickets per family, even if we use the outdoor space of the turf field. We will likely be limiting the number of attendees to 5-6 per family, and using a more formal ticketing process, particularly should there be a need to contact trace. We will also do our best to be flexible around the specific needs of families and any necessary accommodations, as always.

While we are still at the mercy of the Commonwealth’s restrictions, we are moving forward with many plans, for both those events that are organized to celebrate the seniors, and some fun social opportunities for the students during their Senior Week.  Be on the lookout for information regarding graduation, last days of classes, iPad purchase/return, and other important updates come early April.

Thank you in advance for your continued support and patience.

Sincerely yours,

Michael D. Rubin

Principal

Uxbridge High School