HUTCHINSON, Kan. — This year’s Hutchinson High School commencement exercises will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at Gowans Stadium. The date has been moved up a day to provide an inclement weather backup day.
Due to the ever-changing nature of COVID-19 and the current uptick in cases across our county and state, the district, in conjunction with the Reno County Health Department, has decided upon a graduation format that promotes the health and safety of our graduates and their families.
Each graduate will be given four guest tickets. HHS also will be live-streaming the ceremony for those that cannot attend or are medically compromised. The link information for the live stream will be announced later.
Graduates need to be at Gowans Stadium on Saturday, July 25, by 8:20 a.m. to get lined up. The district is encouraging all families to wear masks and practice social distancing.
Graduation practice is at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, July 24, in the SAC and should conclude by 10 a.m. This is mandatory for any student walking in the ceremony. The four guest tickets will be given at practice.
The gates to Gowans Stadium will be open to the public at about 8 a.m. on July 25. Seating is first come first serve.
In case of inclement weather, the first alternative plan will be to have graduation at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 26, at Gowans. If it appears Saturday’s weather will not cooperate, staff will announce the alternate plan during practice on Friday, July 24.