Pomperaug Class Of 2020 Graduation Plans Announced

From Region 15 Schools:

May 29, 2020

Regional School District 15 and Pomperaug High School (PHS) are excited to announce plans to celebrate the PHS Class of 2020! To recognize and honor this year’s graduating class, a Senior Drive, Scholarship/Awards Night, and a Graduation Ceremony have been carefully planned. Please note that changing regulations and health requirements may cause event plans to be altered.

Current Plans:

Senior Drive and Graduation Signs: Monday, June 8th, 2020

On the morning of June 8th the PHS Senior class will participate in a parade through the towns of Middlebury and Southbury. Routes will begin at each elementary school, travel to the two middle schools, and conclude by driving through the parking lot at Pomperaug High School. Special signs will be placed on the grounds of PHS to honor our graduates. Following the Graduation Ceremony these signs will be placed in both towns for the public to view. At this time routes are being coordinated with local officials; additional details will be shared closer to the event. Please note that only the PHS Senior’s vehicle and Region 15 staff will be allowed on school campuses during this event. PHS and Region 15 Schools would like to thank Senior parents, our PHS GradNite organization, and our local municipalities for their support.

Scholarship/Awards Night: Tuesday, June 9th, 7:00 pm

On the evening of June 9th PHS will host a pre-recorded video to spotlight our Scholarship and Awards winners. Video will be available through the Region 15 website and be available to be viewed at any time after 7:00pm. Social media platforms will be used for students to interact.

Graduation Ceremony: Friday, June 12th, 9:00 am

The Pomperaug High School Class of 2020 will graduate on June 12th at 9:00 am in a drive-in format in an event held at 199 Benson Road, Middlebury, CT, 06762, providing a memorable graduation experience for our students. The event is expected to follow a traditional graduation ceremony with speeches and performances. One vehicle per student will be admitted to attend the event. This plan has been developed in consultation with local health officials and complies with the State Department of Education guidance that follows CT Executive Order 7X. Region 15 Schools and PHS are appreciative of the support and collaboration of the Olymbec Corporate Group for use of the parking lot for this event. The event will be live streamed and available through the Region 15 website.

“It is our honor to celebrate the accomplishments of the Pomperaug High School Class of 2020. Throughout high school we have pushed our students to be the best version of themselves and to constantly reflect on how they must adapt to life changes that may impact what that looks like. Over this school year we have challenged our Seniors to make sure they leave a lasting positive impact on their school community. Perhaps no class has had to face these ideas more head-on than our graduating Seniors. They have faced an unprecedented challenge and it is our hope that we have provided them the tools that they will need to continue to be successful as they move forward into their lives. We are excited to celebrate them with these events and look forward to seeing the positive impact that our students will make on their world as they take all of the things that they have learned throughout high school and through the past few months,” Dr. Paul N. Jones, Principal of Pomperaug High School.

This press release was produced by the Region 15 Schools. The views expressed are the author's own.