While socially-distanced and mask-wearing graduation ceremonies are returning to Nevada County high schools this year, proms will still not be held. But Nevada Union High School Principal Kelly Rhoden says an alternative event is in the works…

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Meanwhile, the Nevada Joint Union High School District recently sent messages to students and families that privately-held events are not sanctioned by the district. One, at Friar Tuck’s restaurant in Nevada City, is being called the “Nevada Union Junior Prom/Senior Ball”…

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Rhoden says many may not have known these types of events were not sponsored by the district, initially, when they signed up. But others were already aware of that. She says crowded indoor events like that pose a bigger COVID hazard. She says that might also prevent students from being able to attend their grad ceremony or complete their senior projects, if they test positive.