Cinnaminson Schools Exploring In-Person Graduation Options

CINNAMINSON, NJ — Like other districts across the state, the Cinnaminson Public School District had been holding out hope that it would be able to hold an in-person graduation. Those hopes look as though they can give way to reality following Gov. Phil Murphy’s announcement Tuesday morning.

On Tuesday, Murphy announced New Jersey school districts will be permitted to hold outdoor graduation ceremonies with social distancing beginning July 6. Specific guidance would be released by the state Department of Education and the Secretary of Higher Education on Wednesday. Read more here: NJ To Allow Live Graduations Starting In July, Gov. Murphy Says

“From the early stages of this pandemic, we have been working with a team of stakeholders to evaluate and plan our commencement exercise options,” Cinnaminson Superintendent of Schools Stephen Cappello said. “We had held out hope for the possibility of an in-person graduation, and we will once again give consideration to what our options are given the Governor's latest statements.”

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Graduations have been in question since schools statewide were closed to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus in March. The issue became a little murkier after Murphy announced that students would not return to school this year. Read more here: Cinnaminson Schools Exploring Options For 2020 Graduation

“Of course, it can be expected that we will partner with the Cinnaminson Township Police Department and OEM professionals to ensure that our planning adheres to both current regulations and public health safety standards,” Cappello said Tuesday morning.

"Our goal is to ensure our students are given the sendoffs they richly deserve," Murphy said. "We want them to celebrate and to be celebrated by their families friends and educators who helped get them there, but do so safely."

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