PMHS Graduation Postponed to Saturday at 11 AM

The Class of 2012 will have to wait until Saturday morning at 11 a.m. to get their diplomas at , as inclement weather is postponing the graduation ceremony from its originally scheduled Friday at 6 p.m. timeslot.

Superintendent Michael Locantore sent out an alert to parents about the delay Friday afternoon, citing the National Weather Service's severe thunderstorm watch which is in effect until 9 p.m. Friday.

As a result, most students should now expect to report to their graduation room assignments by 9:45 a.m. on Saturday.

A parent sent Patch the email alert, and the text from it is below:

This is a message from Mr. Locantore, Superintendent of Schools of the Patchogue-Medford School District. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch which is effect until 9:00 p.m. this evening. Since there is a possibility for some very severe weather, this evening’s graduation ceremony at the Patchogue-Medford High School will be postponed until tomorrow, Saturday, June 23 at 11:00 a.m.

Due to this change the following timetable will be in effect:

• All graduation group leaders should be in their assigned room by 9:30 a.m.
• All graduating seniors should be in their assigned room by 9:45 a.m.
• All students in the band should be in the band room by 10:00 a.m.
• All attendees requiring assistance should report to the south side of the high school for transportation to the field at 10:00 a.m.
• Graduation will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but feel that the safety of our attendees is of utmost importance.

Thank you.