BELOIT, Ohio - This year, West Branch High School will hold a single-family, in-person commencement ceremony on May 31 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The ceremony will happen in a safe environment with many parameters put in place.

Social distancing best practices and compliance with the mass gatherings limit of ten people will be strictly enforced.

Families of up to four guests in addition to the graduate will be called into the high school fieldhouse one-by-one during their assigned time slot.

The student will walk across the stage, receive their diploma and then head back to their car.

A keepsake photo of the graduate will also be taken.

A videographer will also be in attendance to capture the ceremony.

Any student unable to participate on May 31 is asked to email High School Principal Brian Coffee at brian.coffee@wbwarriors.org.

Seniors are welcome to take a picture in their cap and gown from home and share it with either principal to be part of the graduation ceremony video.

Any student choosing this option must email their photo by Friday, May 29 at 3 p.m.

The entire graduation ceremony video will be released on Sunday, June 7 at 2 p.m.