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2020 graduates get free car washes this week
Read full article: 2020 graduates get free car washes this weekSAN ANTONIO School is officially out for summer and Bee Clean Car Washes has a special offer for all graduating seniors and college graduates. If you donate blood at the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center, you can get a free COVID-19 antibody testThe car wash company is offering a free wash, valued at $14.99 all this week. Those who want to partake in the deal must download the Bee Clean Car Wash app, use promo code GRAD2020 and then scan the QR code at the kiosk to get the free car wash. These San Antonio schools are offering free lunches all summerThere are currently seven Bee Clean Car Washes all across the city.
Graffiti Wall in Schertz dedicated to graduating class of 2020
Read full article: Graffiti Wall in Schertz dedicated to graduating class of 2020SCHERTZ, Texas – Morgan Housholder and Hannah Lopez, two seniors at Clemens High School, didn’t expect their graduating year to be cut short so quickly. Morgan Housholder and Hannah Lopez, seniors at Clemens High School. (KSAT)“Well then, I said well let’s bring the wall to them,” Jodi Head Lopez, Hannah’s mother, said. So I want the wall to be a competition,” Hannah’s mother said. “It’s nice to see them show their pride in where their future lies,” Hannah’s mother said.
Class of 2020 grads can win free Torchy’s Tacos for a year
Read full article: Class of 2020 grads can win free Torchy’s Tacos for a yearSAN ANTONIO – The future keeps looking up for 2020 graduates, and now Torchy’s Tacos is giving them a chance to win free tacos for a year. The Austin-based restaurant is giving away $500 gift cards to 20 graduates. To qualify, high school or college class of 2020 graduates can post a photo of themselves to social media in their cap and gown or with their diploma and tell Torchy’s about their “Taco Dreams” for the future. The post must include the hashtag #TorchysClassof2020, and graduates should tag their school. The contest ends Friday, June 5 at 10 p.m.Click here for the full contest rules.
UTSA starts ‘new tradition’ with graduation parade
Read full article: UTSA starts ‘new tradition’ with graduation paradeSAN ANTONIO – The coronavirus pandemic has caused universities and high schools to get creative when celebrating their seniors, and the Univerisity of Texas at San Antonio is no exception. UTSA will hold a commencement drive Friday evening at its Main Campus to honor the Class of 2020 — a parade that the school is dubbing “a new tradition." The parade is slated to begin at 4 p.m. at the Brackenridge parking lot, with cars lining up 30 minutes prior. Nearly 5,000 of the university’s graduates are encouraged to take part in the parade of cars, led by university police. They are encouraged to use the hashtag #UTSAGrad20 for a chance to be featured on UTSA’s social media channels.
Judson ISD holding Class of 2020 graduation virtually
Read full article: Judson ISD holding Class of 2020 graduation virtuallyPublished: May 20, 2020, 3:53 pm Updated: May 21, 2020, 8:43 amSAN ANTONIO – Judson ISD has announced that it will not hold in-person graduation ceremonies this year due to the pandemic. Instead, the district will hold virtual graduation ceremonies for three high schools this Saturday. The district partnered with San Antonio tech firm TINT to hold the virtual commencement ceremonies — one of four options allowed by Gov. According to a news release from TINT, Judson was selected as the first local district to use its virtual commencement service. How high school graduations will look in Texas
Northside ISD announces plans for Class of 2020 graduation
Read full article: Northside ISD announces plans for Class of 2020 graduationSAN ANTONIO – Northside ISD will not host in-person graduation ceremonies at the Alamodome and will instead have a safe, contactless graduation recognition event at each high school the week of June 15. For the Class of 2020, the District is allowing graduates to wear cords and stoles from outside organizations for personal achievements. Graduates are asked to opt-in if they choose to participate in this campus event by completing an online Google form. The Google link will also be available on each high school campus website. A virtual graduation video will be issued to students in early July.
San Antonio ISD to hold outdoor graduation ceremonies
Read full article: San Antonio ISD to hold outdoor graduation ceremoniesSAN ANTONIO – San Antonio ISD will hold Class of 2020 graduation ceremonies at Alamo Stadium in June. “We are excited that we are able to move forward with in-person ceremonies, especially earlier in the summer, which allows our graduates to begin pursuing their future plans,” Superintendent Pedro Martinez said Monday. Here are the class of 2020 graduation plans for San Antonio-area high schoolsIn addition to following state agency guidelines, SAISD will continue to work closely with local officials to meet city and county health guidelines. Even though the number of guests will be limited due to the state’s restrictions, the ceremonies will continue to be videotaped and livestreamed as they have been in previous years. Here is the graduation ceremony schedule:
Providence High School holds car parade for graduating seniors
Read full article: Providence High School holds car parade for graduating seniorsSAN ANTONIO – A car parade was held Friday morning for the Class of 2020 at Providence High School. Class of 2020, upload your pics! Principal Alicia Garcia said the car parade was held because a traditional Mass honoring the graduates couldn’t be celebrated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Car parades have become a creative and safe way to recognize people on special occasions during the pandemic. Garcia said she thanks all of the staff for their hard work, especially during this difficult time.
East Central High School Class of 2020 chooses drive-thru option for graduation ceremony
Read full article: East Central High School Class of 2020 chooses drive-thru option for graduation ceremonySAN ANTONIO – After facing the challenges of online learning and social distancing, the East Central High School Class of 2020 graduates and their families won’t miss out on pomp and circumstance. The school decided that a drive-thru option would be the best way to honor the graduates in these challenging times. Here are the class of 2020 graduation plans for San Antonio-area high schoolsPrincipal Shane McKay said graduates will be in a parade of cars with their family members. Upload your Class of 2020 graduation photo! The ceremony on May 30 will feature the largest class in school history, with 792 seniors graduation.
Texas Motor Speedway is hosting high school graduations for the class of 2020
Read full article: Texas Motor Speedway is hosting high school graduations for the class of 2020For many high school seniors, the coronavirus pandemic has turned graduation from a once in a lifetime experience into yet another day at home. But for lucky students in Denton County, Texas, their graduation ceremony will be an affair to remember. "We are honored by the opportunity to support each and every Denton County high school graduate as best we can in these difficult times." Because of the venue's large size, each high school will be able to host its ceremony on or close to the original date while maintaining social distancing guidelines. "We can't thank the leadership of Texas Motor Speedway enough for the ability to use the speedway for our graduation ceremonies," Dr. Ryder Warren, superintendent of Northwest Independent School District, said in a statement.
Here are the class of 2020 graduation plans for San Antonio-area high schools
Read full article: Here are the class of 2020 graduation plans for San Antonio-area high schoolsSAN ANTONIO – The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a wrench into high school graduation plans for the class of 2020 in the San Antonio area. Alamo Heights ISD: High school officials are exploring several options for graduation ceremonies, but no final decision yet. Boerne ISD: Graduation dates for Boerne ISD are June 4 for Champion High School and June 5 for Boerne High School. STEM Early College High, June 1, 8 p.m.Harlandale High School, June 2, 10 a.m.McCollum High School, June 3, 10 a.m. Allison Steele Enhanced Learning Center - June 25, 6:30 p.m. (Clemens Auditorium)Byron P. Steele II High School - June 29, 7:30 p.m.Samuel Clemens High School - June 30, 7:30 p.m.