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Altoona Area High School commencement rescheduled due to weather concerns
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Families planning to celebrate graduation in Altoona this weekend will need to adjust their schedules. The 149th Altoona Area High School Commencement has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 31, at 6 p.m. due to predicted inclement weather.
Originally scheduled for Friday, the ceremony will now take place at Mansion Park Stadium, with gates opening at 4:30 p.m. The district cited forecasts calling for rain and wind that would make outdoor conditions uncomfortable and potentially unsafe.
The district acknowledged that the sudden shift may cause difficulties for some families but emphasized the importance of a positive and smooth ceremony for students and guests. Officials plan to monitor the weather and say any further changes will be announced by noon Saturday.
Parking for families and guests will be available in the Amtran Lot next to the Sheetz Training Center, the baseball and Little League outfields, and other nearby designated areas. Accessible parking will be provided at the Sheetz Training Center and in marked areas outside the stadium.
Accessible seating will be located on the Home Side track and select areas in the stands. Guests requiring accessible access are encouraged to enter through the scoreboard end zone gate. All other attendees are asked to use general stadium seating.
For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will be broadcast live by MLTV starting at 3:55 p.m.
The event is open to the public, and the district extended its congratulations to the Class of 2025 and their families.
More details and updates can be found on the district's official website.
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