EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Graduating seniors at Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) will have their commencement ceremony at the Pan American Center next spring, according to a press release sent by the district on Friday, Dec. 15.
In 2020, commencement had moved to the Field of Dreams in a drive-through ceremony, a plan made possible following the current health guidelines during the pandemic.
Because of costs related to renting the center, LCPS decided to keep graduation at the Field of Dreams, which is a property owned by the district.
Parents and seniors voted to return to the center for the Class of 2024, according to the district.
The district hopes to recover some of the costs, which were negotiated at a lower rate with New Mexico State University through sponsorships.
Dates and times for commencement ceremonies are as follows:
Thursday, May 23Arrowhead Park Early College High School9 a.m.Organ Mountain High School6 p.m.Friday, May 24Rio Grande Preparatory Institute9 a.m.Las Cruces High School6 p.m.Saturday, May 25Mayfield High School9 a.m.Centennial High School6 p.m.
The New Mexico State University’s clear bag policy will be in effect for all ceremonies. Additional restrictions will be announced at a later date, according to the district.
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