Storm 2020 Graduates and Parents/Guardians:

As you heard from VPS, our senior graduation ceremony will be a Drive-Through
Commencement on Friday, August 14th at Kiggins Bowl.

For the safety of our students and staff, we will be following social distance
protocols at graduation. The event will be live streamed for family and friends to watch. Please see below for specifics:
● The Drive-Through ceremony will be on Friday, August 14th at Kiggins Bowl.
○ 800 E 40th St Vancouver, WA 98663
○ Cars will check-in at the Discovery Middle School lower gym parking lot.
● Graduates will be broken into two groups by their last name for the safety of our
students, families, and staff.
○ A-L 5:00-6:00pm – Cars may start lining up at 4:45 p.m.
○ M-Z 6:00-7:00pm
● Students and families should utilize no more than one vehicle to drive in the ceremony.
○ Cars may be decorated if school appropriate
○ Multiple graduates may ride in one car
● Graduates should be dressed in their cap and gowns. Those who have not ordered yet
may do so by going to https://highschool.herffjones.com
● The graduation procession will be as follows:
○ Graduates will drive into the Discovery Middle School gym parking lot to check-in
then proceed to Kiggins Bowl and stop next to the stage, the graduate will exit
the vehicle, walk across the stage, receive a certificate, re-enter their vehicle, and
drive out of Kiggins Bowl.
● Only the graduate will be allowed to exit the car.
● Graduates needing special accommodations should contact Associate Principal, Ian
Mansfield at ian.mansfield@vansd.org
● Graduates must wear a mask at all times when outside their vehicle.
● A photographer is scheduled to be present. Families will be able to purchase pictures at:
○ Skyview https://galleries.photoday.io/gallery/Sky2020 or Text SKY2020 to 90738
I greatly appreciate all of your patience as we have navigated these difficult times. We wish you
all the best in your future endeavors!
Congratulations Class of 2020!
Andy Meyer, Principal
Skyview High School

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