12:30 p.m., Friday, May 22nd
Our administration will continue to re-evaluate the state of the district on a daily basis, and any information below is subject to change. We will be sure to keep you informed on our district website, social media, and through all-calls/emails.
Longview ISD has released updated graduation options for seniors to select for their final steps at Longview High School. The high school will be holding TWO formal graduation ceremonies:
1st Graduation Ceremony
MONDAY, June 1, 2020
7:30 PM LOBO STADIUM
GATES OPEN AT 6:00 PM
Graduates: IB (International Baccalaureate),
Top 10% and Alphabetical Split: A-H
2nd Graduation Ceremony
TUESDAY, June 2, 2020
7:30 PM LOBO STADIUM
GATES OPEN AT 6:00 PM
Graduates: Associate Degree Students, Early College Students
Alphabetical Split: I-Z
If you have already received your diploma last week (May 12th-May 15th) or you came to LHS to pick up your diploma, YOU DO NOT QUALIFY for these graduation ceremonies.
Admissions: Seating for graduation will be on the stadium home and visitors sides. Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), attendance will be limited. Tickets will be required to enter graduation. Each graduate will receive 10 tickets. Tickets will be available for pick-up starting Wednesday, May 27th at the receptionist desk at Longview High School from 8am – 4 pm.
***IN THE EVENT OF RAIN***
If it is raining on Monday, June 1st and Tuesday, June 2nd
Graduation will STILL BE, Monday, June 1st and Tuesday, June 2nd
BUT Graduation WILL BE IN THE LHS COLISEUM.
NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES:
1st Graduation Ceremony
Monday, June 1, 2020
5:30 PM LHS COLISEUM
DOORS OPEN AT 4:45 PM
Graduates: IB (International Baccalaureate), Top 10% and
Alphabetical Split: A and B ONLY
2nd Graduation Ceremony
Monday, June 1, 2020
7:30 PM LHS COLISEUM
DOORS OPEN AT 6:45 PM
Graduates:
Alphabetical Split: C-H ONLY
3rd Graduation Ceremony
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
5:30 PM LHS COLISEUM
DOORS OPEN AT 4:45 PM
Graduates: Associate Degree Students, Early College and
Alphabetical Split: I-M ONLY
4TH Graduation Ceremony
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
7:30 PM LHS COLISEUM
DOORS OPEN AT 6:45 PM
Graduates:
Alphabetical Split: N-Z ONLY
For more questions please call the high school directly at 903-663-1301.
4:00 p.m., Monday, May 4th
Our administration will continue to re-evaluate the state of the district on a daily basis, and any information below is subject to change. We will be sure to keep you informed on our district website, social media, and through all-calls/emails.
Longview ISD has released graduation options for seniors to select for their final steps at Longview High School.
“We want to ensure our students, families, and staff safety and still allow our students to have this milestone moment,” James Brewer, LHS Principal said. “We could not be more excited to celebrate our seniors’ time at Longview High School.”
“The current health crisis does mean, however, that this year’s graduation celebration and ceremonies will be unique. We want our seniors to know how deeply the loss of the events and celebrations that normally accompany a student’s senior year are felt. We are committed to honoring and celebrating our seniors with their families. ”
The options for LHS Seniors to choose from are as follow:
Plan A - Individual Ceremonies
(For students and parents who do not want to participate in a large graduation ceremony.)
Beginning May 12 through May 15, students and parents may come to Longview High School to experience an individual graduation ceremony. The ceremony will be filmed and combined with films of other commencement events for students to keep. A copy of this film will be given to each graduating senior.
- This ceremony will be conducted at LOBO stadium or in the LOBO breezeway if it rains.
- The times will be 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Students should wear caps and gowns.
- Social distancing will be enforced. Students should come to their individual ceremony with only their family members.
- All students and parents should R.S.V.P to schedule a day and time for their individual graduation experience. Please call 903.663.1301 to reserve a time.
- Those who participate in the individual ceremonies during the week of May 15 will done alphabetically according to the following schedule:
- Tuesday, May 12 A—Gay
- Wednesday, May 13 George—Mathis
- Thursday, May 14 Maturino—Still
- Friday, May 15 Stone—Zarate
Plan B - Formal Graduation Ceremonies
Seniors may participate in a graduation ceremony at Lobo Field on the first week of June. Several different ceremonies will be scheduled so that social distancing can be maintained. Due to guidelines from state authorities, we have to move formal outside ceremonies to after June 1. Longview High administrators will release more information on this ceremony by May 19.
Graduation FAQ
Will there be an IB Robing before the Formal Graduation Ceremony on May 29? If not, will they be able to get their hoods?
Mrs. Linda Buie, LHS Dean of Instruction: 'We are planning to do a robing ceremony at the graduation ceremony on May 29th.'
Will they be able to get their honor cords before the Formal Graduation Ceremony on May 29?
Mrs. Buie: 'Students will receive their GLOBE Scholar medallions and their academic honor cords for the ceremony.'
Is there a limit to the family members that can attend the individual ceremonies? Is there a limit to the family members that can attend the Formal Graduation Ceremony?
Mrs. Buie: 'There is not a limit to the number of family members that can attend the private ceremony. We are unsure about a limit on the 29th; it will be based on the number participating, and we won't know that until the end of next week.'
Can a graduate participate in both ceremonies?
Mrs. Buie: 'Unfortunately, students may not participate in both ceremonies.'