05/06/2020
Las Cruces Public Schools
Class of 2020 Graduation Celebration
LCPS is proud to announce we will host a two-part graduation celebration for all high schools! Each high school will host its celebration at the originally scheduled time.
Thursday, May 21, 2020
9:00 AM Mayfield High School
1:00 PM Arrowhead Park ECHS/MA
6:00 PM Las Cruces High School
Friday, May 22, 2020
9:00 AM Centennial High School
1:00 PM Rio Grande Preparatory Institute
6:00 PM Oñate High School
Each school is preparing a pre-recorded virtual ceremony to preserve many of the traditional components of graduation. These recording will be posted on the Las Cruces Public Schools website at lcps.net and air at the beginning of each celebration. They will also be archived for later access.
Upon conclusion of the pre-recorded portion, each school will live stream a drive through celebration for its seniors held at the Field of Dreams. The live stream will be held on the Las Cruces Public Schools page. There will be a link on the District page to share with family and friends.
All graduates in the Class of 2020 are invited to participate in the celebration!!
Social Distancing
To continue to promote the well-being of our students, families, and staff, we will maintain social distancing requirements at all high school celebrations. We are collaborating with Las Cruces Police Department, State Police, and LCPS Security to ensure the safety of all. The following parameters have been approved and are in compliance with the guidelines provided by NMPED and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.
The drive through celebration at the Field of Dreams will be a non-spectator event.
Each graduate will be allowed one vehicle, with permission to bring four (4) guests in the vehicle. No more than five (5) people will be allowed in a vehicle.
Each vehicle may only have one (1) graduate inside. Students may not drive through together.
Students who need transportation will be provided this service. Please contact administrator directly.
All participants must remain in their vehicles at all times.
There will be no restroom access for the duration of the celebration. Please plan accordingly.
Exceptions will not be made. Any vehicle out of compliance will not be allowed to participate.
Seniors, we see you! We celebrate you! We honor your achievements, and we look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you!
INFORMATION FOR SENIORS
Students must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the kick off of the drive through celebration (i.e. 1:00 PM start time- students must arrive no later than 12:30 PM)
Parking lot will open one hour before procession.
Students will report to the parking lot on the east side of the Field of Dreams (side closest to the soccer fields/away side)
Students should wear their gaps/gowns
Senior students need to sit in the front, passenger seat for access to drive through
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Students must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the kick off of the drive through celebration (i.e. 1:00 PM start time- students must arrive no later than 12:30 PM)
Parking lot will open one hour before procession.
Students will need someone to drive him/her
Students may not ride together
Administration and photo opportunity will be on the front, passenger seat of the drive through
Please support arriving with no more than four (4) people in the vehicle.
“CELEBRATE THE SENIORS”
Seniors will be allowed and are encouraged to decorate their vehicles.
Suggestions: streamers, school colors, window paint
Be careful not to obstruct the driver’s view and/or senior photo op.
Seniors will be allowed to decorate their caps!!!
Hoot-holler-honk!!!
TIPS TO BEAT THE HEAT
Pack plenty of water (but remember there is no restroom access)!!
Use a sun-shade in the car until you are driving through the procession.
Find small, solar or battery powered fans for the wait.
Pack a small cooler with ice/ice packs.
Dress COOL and comfortably under your gown.
School Site Information
Each school will coordinate a Senior Check Out mid to late June.
Seniors will return all textbooks and any technology.
Senior will receive their diplomas upon the completion of their check out.
Students should continue to access their LCPS school email for further information.
Procedures for Field of Dreams- Map Attached
All vehicles need to access the east parking lot of the Field of Dream heading west via Tashiro Drive.
As vehicles enter the lot, LCPS security, school Safety Teams, and school staff will confirm each vehicle meets the designated social distancing requirements outlined above.
Parking lot will open one hour before procession.
Students must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the kick-off of the drive through celebration (i.e.1:00 PM start time- students must arrive no later than 12:30 PM).
Vehicles will be ushered into rows and lined up according to arrival. Students will not be announced alphabetically.
All students and guests must remain in their vehicles.
Students will be provided a name card when they check in, to be presented to the announcers during the procession.
As each row is completely lined up, cards will be collected for announcers during the celebration.
As rows begin to proceed to the west parking lot, an LCPS employee will release one vehicle at a time.
When the vehicle reaches the graduation area/stage, the student will remain in the vehicle. Each principal will congratulate the student and provide him/her with the school’s Class of 2020 senior keepsakes.
Each student will have a Senior Photo opportunity, provided by Campos Photography.
Upon conclusion of the drive through, vehicles will continue through the west lot, turn right on to Tashiro Drive, and proceed to Motel Blvd.
Vehicles will not be allowed to return to loop back into the facilities.
Regulations will be enforced by Las Cruces Police Department, State Police, and LCPS Security.
Las Cruces Public Schools would like to thank all of our students, families, and staff members for adhering to these guidelines, allowing us to celebrate the Class of 2020! Congratulations to all of our seniors!!
For further questions, please contact your school site administrators:
Mayfield High School
Eric Fraass: [email protected]
Centennial High School
Susie Hendee: [email protected]
Arrowhead Park ECHS/MA
Gabriela Alaniz: g [email protected]
Rio Grande Preparatory Institute
Rebecca Rodriguez: [email protected]
Las Cruces High School
Michelle Ronga: [email protected]
Oñate High School
Jim Schapekahm: [email protected]
