#ICYMI: Yesterday, Mayor Sylvester Turner joined with several area school superintendents to announce a special 'first-of-its-kind' outdoor celebration for high school seniors on Friday, June 5.
Houston Celebrates H.S. Seniors 2020 will take place at each of the school districts' high schools and will feature special guests, celebrity appearances, and other surprise moments. The mayor and superintendents will work together to create a collective, but personal celebration that salutes the achievement of all graduates and reflects the unity of the city.
Seniors are invited to assemble at their schools, wear their caps, gowns, and facial coverings while adhering to social distancing. Parents, family members, and friends are invited to participate virtually.
Because the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to shut down and shift to online learning, many school districts have struggled with how to celebrate the Class of 2020. "This unique class of scholars has persevered through one of the m...