UPDATED May 24, 2021
Good afternoon Bruin families,
We are excited to announce that we are able to increase the number of family tickets for graduation now that we are officially within our two-week window for graduation and in the green.
Eleven guest tickets will now be distributed to each student during graduation practice on Friday, June 4.
With new OHA guidelines, graduates and attendees will not be required to wear face masks during graduation but we are still required to maintain 6 feet of distance between parties. Distanced seating will be available in the stadium and on the track, as well as on the field (bring your own chair) if weather permits. As always, accessible seating will be available for persons with disabilities.
On a related note, if your senior has not received their cap and gown or has questions about their event time; please contact the school office.
Our annual Student Achievement Night will be held virtually this year on Friday, May 28, on Facebook and our school website. Students will receive certificates of achievement and a Bruin award during cohort that day.
Thank you for your patience with us as we’ve navigated this challenging school year with all of its ups and downs. I am continually impressed by how our community comes together for our students and I am always grateful for the support and understanding that you show.
Yours in service,
DeAnne Varitek, BHHS Principal
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PREVIOUS UPDATE May 17, 2021
Good afternoon Bruin families,
We are excited to share our plans for graduation with you and have appreciated your patience while we determine what’s allowable by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
Brookings-Harbor High School will host two complete face-to-face graduation ceremonies on graduation day. The event start times will be 2 p.m and 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 5, at Elmer Bankus Field, 552 Fern Ave, Brookings, OR.
By holding two ceremonies, we can safely meet our capacity guidelines per ODE/OHA, while we celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the Class of 2021. Both events will also be live-streamed on the BHSD YouTube channel.
Students will receive notification of their graduation event time on Friday, May 28. Six guest tickets will be distributed to each student during graduation practice on Friday, June 4. If by that time ODE/OHA guidelines allow, each student may receive additional tickets.
As a reminder, in accordance with the current school guidelines, everyone within the stadium must wear a face mask and maintain 6 feet of distance between parties. Distanced seating will be available in the stadium and on the track, as well as on the field (bring your own chair) if weather permits. As always, accessible seating will be available for persons with disabilities.
On a related note, seniors received their caps and gowns during class today; please contact the front office if your student did not receive their pre-ordered items. Brookings Harbor Online Academy (BHOA) seniors may pick theirs up safely in the school lobby any time during the day or request an appointment for a later pick up.
Yours in service,
DeAnne Varitek, BHHS Principal