Dear Chartiers Valley family and community,

I hope this letter finds you well as we begin what is sure to be another successful week of remote learning. Please continue to reach out if we can support your family in any way.  The message today is surrounding senior prom and commencement. 

While it is our hope that relief from restrictions will be granted by the state and we can celebrate prom and commencement on their original dates of May 22 (prom) and May 28 (commencement),  we have collaborated with senior student leadership and high school teachers to develop alternative dates should we be forced to reschedule. We hope this brings some sense of relief during this uncertain time and allows your family to make tentative plans as we await future direction from state officials. 

Alternate Plan #1 (if social restrictions remain in place through late May/June)
  • July 6 - Prom
  • July 7 - Graduation practice 
  • July 8 - Graduation practice
  • July 9 - Graduation ceremony

Alternative Plan #2 (if social restrictions remain in place through early July)
  • July 27 - Prom
  • July 28 - Graduation practice
  • July 29 - Graduation practice
  • July 30 - Graduation ceremony

Seniors will be receiving information regarding caps and gowns, a virtual senior spotlight through social media, and other exciting details as we plan on making the Class of 2020 commencement as memorable as possible. All seniors will be encouraged to participate in these events, as they deserve to be recognized for their accomplishments. 

Decisions about various other District events scheduled for this spring and summer will be communicated in the upcoming weeks as they are finalized.  

The COVID-19 crisis is a constantly moving target, which makes it quite difficult to anticipate where we may be in a week, let alone over a month from now. Thank you for your continued patience and support as we work through this “together, apart.” 

I hope you and yours are safe and healthy. And, as always...It is a great day to be a Colt! 

Sincerely,

Johannah M. Vanatta, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools