Cinnaminson Schools Exploring Options For 2020 Graduation

CINNAMINSON, NJ — Following this week's announcement by Gov. Phil Murphy that schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year, the Cinnaminson Public School District continues to evaluate ways it can proceed for events scheduled for June, including graduation, the superintendent said on Thursday.

“We are evaluating options as a committee,” Cinnaminson Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stephen Cappello said. “ … We don’t have any final decisions at this time.”

The decision to close schools for the rest of the academic year was not set in stone until Monday, when Murphy announced that students would not return to school this year. The governor cast doubts last month on whether graduation events would be feasible. Read more: Gov. Murphy Casts Doubt On NJ Graduations Due To Coronavirus

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"I wouldn't put any nonrefundable checks down on your celebrations right now," he said. "It's hard to say otherwise. I'm hope I'm wrong but I fear that I am not."

The spring sports season has also been cancelled, and on Wednesday, Murphy extended New Jersey's public health emergency for another 30 days, to June 7. Read more here: 4 Things To Know As NJ Gets Closer To Restart

School districts across the state have been holding off on plans for graduation in many cases hoping the restrictions on 10-person gatherings will be lifted by graduation time. Graduation for Cinnaminson High School students is currently scheduled for June 11.

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