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EPISD announces new Class of 2020 graduation dates

New Class of 2020 Graduation Dates

(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT -- April 28, 2020) — EPISD today announced the proposed new dates for the Class of 2020 graduation ceremonies dates that were forced to be postponed due to health guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic impacting the globe.

“EPISD remains committed to celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2020,” said Superintendent Juan E. Cabrera.

“We are excited about the prospect of giving our graduating seniors the ceremonies they have worked hard to earn, but we also want to continue to do our part to keep our community healthy and safe,” Cabrera added. “The new proposed dates give El Pasoans the opportunity to pull together behind our seniors and flatten the infection curve. Let’s help our seniors walk the stage.”

Ceremonies are contingent upon the City of El Paso lifting its ban on large gatherings.

The new schedule of graduations is as follows:

Monday, June 29

  • El Paso High School, 7 p.m. at Jones Stadium.

Tuesday, June 30

  • College, Career & Technology Academy, 2 p.m. at Don Haskins Center
  • Franklin High School, 6 p.m. at Don Haskins Center

Wednesday, July 1

  • Burges High School, 9 a.m. at Don Haskins Center
  • Transmountain Early College High School, 2 p.m. at Don Haskins Center
  • Andress High School, 6 p.m. at Don Haskins Center

Thursday, July 2

  • Jefferson/Silva High School, 9 a.m. at Don Haskins Center
  • Coronado High School, 2 p.m. at Don Haskins Center
  • Bowie High School, 6 p.m. at Don Haskins Center

Friday, July 3

  • Irvin High School, 9 a.m. at Don Haskins Center
  • Chapin High School, 2 p.m. at Don Haskins Center
  • Austin High School, 6 p.m. at Don Haskins Center
Story by Gustavo Reveles
Graphic by Martín A. López