Dear SHS Seniors and Families,
Somerville High School

I am excited to share with you that, working closely with Mayor Curtatone, Superintendent Skipper, and Jill Lathan, Director of Parks and Recreation, we have developed a plan that will allow us to acknowledge and celebrate our Class of 2020 graduates in person in a modified outdoor event with social-distancing measures. This will done in a very controlled environment that ensures the safety of all involved.

In addition to the graduation celebration efforts I had previously shared with you, instead of delivering diplomas we will be holding a series of “drive-up” graduation events at the Dilboy Stadium parking lot over the course of two days. Graduating students and family members will be invited to Dilboy on either June 10th or June 11th where, over the course of a 3-hour period, each graduate will individually walk across the stage, receive their diploma, and have their photo taken. We have set up the following schedule over the 2- day period.

 Beacon House – Wednesday, June 10, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 Elm House – Wednesday, June 10, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
 Highland House – Thursday, June 11, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 Broadway House – Thursday, June 11, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
 Rain date – Friday, June 12

Please note, students will be assigned staggered times to report at thirty minute intervals. The assigned times to report will be provided to each student at a later date. IMPORTANT: Students must report during their scheduled time only.

Graduates arriving by car must enter the parking lot entrance on the Medford side of the stadium. Graduates and their family members must arrive in one car, must remain in their car, and will be directed on how to proceed to the staging area. Graduates arriving on foot will line up at socially responsible distances along the walkway on the Medford side of the stadium. Graduates should arrive at Dilboy wearing their cap & gown and ready to have their photo taken.

Caps & Gowns, along with Graduation Gift bags will not be delivered but can be picked up at Somerville High School on Wednesday, June 3, and Thursday, June 4, in a time manner similar to diplomas mentioned above.

 Beacon House – Wednesday, June 3, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 Elm House – Wednesday, June 3, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
 Highland House – Thursday, June 4, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 Broadway House – Thursday, June 4, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Please note, students will be assigned staggered times to report at thirty minute intervals. The assigned times to report will be provided to each student at a later date. IMPORTANT: Students must report during their scheduled time only. Seniors should return any school chromebook, textbook, or other school property when picking up their Cap & Gown. Seniors with personal belongings in their locker should also inform us at that time and a staff member will retrieve these items from their locker. Please contact your Assistant Principal if you are unable to pick up your Cap & Gown at your assigned time and we will make other arrangements.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience. The Class of 2020 is very special and has faced many challenges unlike any other class has. We are very proud of the Class of 2020 and we hope this modified event helps students capture the sense of accomplishment that they rightfully deserve.

Please look for additional details to be posted online next week.

Sincerely,
Sebastian LaGambina, Principal