Maui Public Schools Unveil Plans for Class of 2020 Graduation Celebrations

PC: File courtesy Hawai’i Department of Education.

Public high schools across Maui today announced the dates, times and formats of their respective alternative graduation ceremonies. The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education announced last week that traditional ceremonies at public and charter schools would be replaced with alternative celebrations for the class of 2020 due to safety concerns and social distancing guidance.

“Determining the appropriate ways to honor our graduating class of 2020 has been one of the top priorities for my leadership team over the past several weeks,” Deputy Superintendent Phyllis Unebasami said. “While we are disappointed that traditional commencement ceremonies cannot be held due to COVID-19, the thoughtful innovation and care with which our schools and community partners have come together has been inspirational. Mahalo to all of the individuals and organizations who are continuing to work behind the scenes to make the 2020 graduation ceremonies truly special.”

Schools have started to share logistics details with parents and guardians. An overview of statewide commencement celebrations is below. The list will continue to be updated on the Department’s website as more details become available. For more information, families are encouraged to contact their child’s school directly.

HIDOE COVID-19 updates are posted on the Department’s website at hawaiipublicschools.org.