Graduation ceremonies and campus opening addressed – Cavalier County Extra

On Monday, May 18 the Langdon Area School Board outlined the plans for the graduation ceremony and the reopening of school grounds. Open only to immediate family of graduating students, the graduation ceremonies will be held at the Dakota Spirit Arena. To organize a safe environment for all participants several special guidelines will be enacted. All speeches from senior students as well as choir audio will be recorded prior. This ensures microphones will not be shared by multiple people. A senior video and separate scholarship video have also been prepared. In addition, the arrival and departure of guests will be organized by scheduled times. Masks are preferred but will not be mandatory unless a rash of cases were to materialize in Cavalier County.

Currently, the campus is still closed until June 1 by an executive order from the governor. Then, the decision to reopen will be left to the board's discretion. Daren Christianson noted they are planning on opening the track to the public at that time. The playground, however, may remained closed due to the complication of disinfecting equipment efficiently.

Tentatively, theres a chance student-directed activities will resume June 1st as well. In addition to drivers education, ideas proposed were organizing groups for weight room activities or open gym at the high school. If permitted, these activities would still need to adhere to proper social distancing protocols. This would mean maintaining a six-foot distance from other individuals. If six feet is breached during activities, such as spotting during weight lifting, a mask by both participants would be required. In addition, no more than fifteen people may be allowed in any one room at a time. This rule would reflect that fourteen students could participate per one instructor. Disinfecting weight room equipment after each use was also mentioned. These guidelines are just an outline going forward. Additional precautions may be enlisted to protect student health. It was stressed, the school should be ready June 1st but only to groups that prepare and submit a proper disinfection plan to administration.

Currently, there are 18 students enrolled in the summer high school physical education program and 20 signed up for the drivers education program. Enrollment for both of these programs is still open. Families are encouraged to contact the school if interested.

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