LIST: East Texas high school graduations rescheduled due to weather concerns
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Due to forecasted severe weather, school districts in East Texas are rescheduling or delaying their graduations.
KETK has compiled a list of known rescheduled graduations:
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Big Sandy ISD
Big Sandy ISD announced on Thursday that their scheduled graduation from 8 to 9:30 p.m. would be moved to 6 p.m. The school said the graduation will still be held at the football stadium but district officials will continue to monitor the weather and possibly move the event inside.
Seniors will now be expected to report to the gym at 5 p.m.
Brownsboro ISD
Brownsboro ISD said on Friday that their graduation scheduled for tonight has been changed to 6 p.m. Gates will open at 4 p.m. and seniors are asked to check in by 5 p.m.
Bullard ISD
Bullard ISD announced on Friday that their graduation will be moved to 7 p.m. Gates will open at 6 p.m. and seniors are asked to arrive at the auditorium by 6 p.m.
Gilmer ISD
Gilmer ISD announced on Thursday that due to the strong possibility of inclement weather on Thursday evening, school officials have decided to move their ceremony to Longview High School’s coliseum at 8 p.m.
Seniors are asked to be at the coliseum by 7 p.m.
Henderson ISD
Henderson ISD said on Thursday that their 2024 graduation will proceed even if it rains. However, due to rain school officials might delay the start by one or two hours to avoid severe weather or lightning.
The scheduled graduation is on Thursday starting at 8 p.m. at the Lions Stadium.
People are asked to check HendersonISD.org/graduation for updates.
Kilgore ISD
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Kilgore ISD announced on Thursday that due to forecasted severe weather for Friday evening, the district’s graduation will now start at 5:30 p.m. Seniors are asked to be at the stadium by 4:45 p.m.
Lindale ISD
Lindale ISD announced on Friday that their graduation has been moved to 6:30 p.m. due to potential weather moving in the area. District officials said they will continue to monitor the weather and an update will be sent out if needed at 4 p.m.
Pewitt CISD
Pewitt CISD announced that they will move their graduation ceremony to the Pewitt High School auditorium. Students are asked to be at the front doors of the high school no later than 6:30 p.m.
Pine Tree ISD
The school district said that due to the threat of lightning on Thursday, the graduation will now start at 8:30 p.m. at the Pirate Center.
Pittsburg ISD
Pittsburg ISD announced on Thursday evening that due to forecasted severe weather for Friday, their graduation ceremony will be moved to 6 p.m. Seniors are asked to be at the Jack Arnwine Gym by 5 p.m.
Pleasant Grove ISD
Pleasant Grove ISD announced on Friday that their graduation ceremony has been changed to First Baptist Church on 3015 Moores Lane. Doors will be open at 6:30 p.m. and graduation will begin at 8 p.m.
Tatum ISD
Tatum ISD said they will move their graduation from 8 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday. All seniors are asked to report at the high school cafeteria at 6 p.m.
Van ISD
Van ISD officials said their 2024 graduation has been moved up to 6 p.m. on Friday due to potential severe weather later. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m. and students are asked to report to the fieldhouse by 5 p.m.
“The safety of our students, staff, and guests is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding and flexibility with this change,” Van ISD officials said.
Whitehouse ISD
Whitehouse ISD said on Friday that their graduation ceremony has been rescheduled to start at 7 p.m. instead of 8:30 p.m. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and seniors are asked to be at the Wildcat Stadium no later than 6:15 p.m.
If you know of a rescheduled graduation not on this list, you can email KETK at Tips@ketk.com.
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