June 26 Commencement Ceremony update: NYSDOH announces no restrictions for numbers of people to attend graduation

Dear Warwick Valley High School Seniors and Families,

We recently received updated guidance from the New York State Department of Health which indicates that most of the COVID restrictions that were in place for graduation ceremonies have now been lifted. I am pleased to inform you that the Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2021 will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 10:00am under the following guidelines:

• One ceremony on  Saturday, June 26th at 10:00 a.m.

• No limits on guests.

• The honor system will be utilized for fully vaccinated individuals who do not need to be masked or remain six feet apart. 

• According to NYSDOH, Unvaccinated individuals still must wear masks in accordance with federal CDC guidelines (Except when seated and six feet apart) 

• There is no need to provide proof of vaccination, antigen test results, or negative COVID-19 test results. 

• Ceremonies will be live-streamed for family and friends to view remotely. A link to the live stream will be available on the District website.

• Rain date is Sunday, June 27th at 10:00 a.m.

Cap and gown distribution and graduation practice will take place on Thursday, June 24th at 9:00am.  Students will receive their place in the graduate line up and participate in a graduation rehearsal.  Afterwards, students will receive their caps, gowns, and cords.    

We truly appreciate your patience and support throughout this process as well as your understanding with continual changes that were made.  

We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2021 with you, and your families, on June 26th.

Go Wildcats!

Sincerely,
Marguerite Fusco
Principal