For the first time in a few years since the COVID-19 pandemic prohibited public gatherings, Paris Elementary School hosted a graduation ceremony for the 2022 kindergarten class. In a packed Paris High School gymnasium, 76 students from this year’s kindergarten class received their diplomas and looked forward to starting the first grade next fall.
Students entered the gymnasium in a processional that led the students into the gymnasium by classes with their teachers. Upbeat, age-appropriate music played in the gym, proudly proclaiming the dreams of all young children and the lives they have looking forward. Each child was presented with their diplomas, and as a finale, the entire class sang a song of thanks for their families.
Paris Elementary School principal, Lakaen Schluterman, said after the ceremony, “I want to say thanks to all of our students for a wonderful school year. I am so proud of them all for their hard work throughout the year. I can’t wait to watch them grow at Paris Elementary School.”
The ceremony lasted approximately 30 minutes and was well-presented by several members of the PES faculty and staff. Principal Schluterman said of them, “I am so blessed to work with such hard working and caring people. Thank you (faculty and staff) for making it another great year at Paris Elementary School!”
The kindergarten students will now move on to enjoy their summer vacations. Students will return in August for the start of the 2022-23 school year.
