The mission of the Clovis Municipal Schools, an alliance highly committed to educational excellence, is to equip each student with the knowledge and skills needed for a productive life of creative thinking, continuous learning,

and exemplary character through challenging and engaging learning experiences led by a dedicated, unified team in vital partnership with family, church, and community.

NEWSRELEASEFORIMMEDIATERELEASE:May1,2017 CONTACT:JelayneCurtisClovisMunicipalSchoolsExecutiveAssistanttotheSuperintendent575-769-4320jelayne.curtis@clovis-schools.org

CLOVISHIGHSCHOOLANNOUNCES2017GRADUATIONCEREMONY

The Clovis High School graduating class of 2017 announce their commencementceremony,whichwillbeheldonFriday,May19th,6:00PM,attheCurryCountyEventsCenter.Graduation fromhigh school is an important event in the lives of students, parents,and families. The graduation ceremony is designed to provide memories andimpressionsthatwill lastalifetime. TheDistrictneedsyourassistancetoensurethegraduationceremonyisconductedinadignifiedmanner.Noisemakers(includingairhorns,cowbells,andwhistles)andsigns(includingpostersand banners) will not permitted in the graduation venue and their use is strictlyprohibited.Thethrowingand/orpossessionofbeachballs,balloons,confetti,orotherrelateditemsattheceremonyarestrictlyprohibited. TheCurryCountyEventsCenterdoorswill open to thepublicat4:00PMonFriday.Invitationstotheceremonyarenotrequiredandseatingisavailable.Duetothetimeoftheeventandtheproximitytotherailroadcrossings,trafficmaybecongested;therefore,pleaseplanaccordingly.Justareminder,graduatingseniorsneedtobeattheEventsCenternolaterthan4:00PMonFriday.Questions canbedirected toTinaVassaratClovisHigh School, 769-4350, extension1006.

Paul Cordova, President Terry Martin, Vice President

Justin Howalt, Secretary Cindy Osburn, Member

Kyle Snider, Member

Jody Balch, Superintendent Joe Strickland, Deputy Superintendent for Instruction Carrie Bunce, Deputy Superintendent for Operations

Board of

Education

Clovis Municipal Schools P.O. Box 19000 1009 Main Street Clovis, New Mexico 88102-9000 575.769.4300 FAX 575.769.4333 www.clovis-schools.org