Local High school Graduation plans still up in the air.
Written by Jesse Baroka on April 20, 2020
IRONWOOD – High schools on the Gogebic Range are still working on their graduation plans. The Governors of both Michigan and Wisconsin canceled the remainder of the school due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and area seniors and their families are still awaiting information on what the new plan for their graduation ceremonies will be. Although many of the area’s school districts are still developing graduation plans, the local superintendents expressed a desire to honor their graduating seniors in some way. Although much of Ironwood’s plan remains up in the air the district has tentatively scheduled graduation for 6 p.m. on July 17. Hurley graduation is still scheduled for May 23, and Wakefield-Marenisco is tentatively planning to have its graduation ceremony on July 10. Bessemer, Mercer, Watersmeet, and Ontonagon Schools are still working on their plans with no firm dates yet in place.