SIDNEY - The Sidney Public Schools district has tentatively set a new date for graduation.

Sidney Superintendent Jay Ehler announced Wednesday evening the 2020 ceremony is scheduled for July 18. The move is to respect Gov. Pete Ricketts' recommendation to move large public events to the second half of summer.

"While it is our intention to celebrate our seniors on this day with a full ceremony, the fluid nature of this situation leaves open the possibility that changes or modifications maybe required as the date approaches," Ehler said in a statement.

The Panhandle Public Health District announced Tuesday all panhandle schools would not resume classes for the remainder of the school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

All spring activities and athletics, including the Junior and Senior High Prom, at Sidney Public Schools have been cancelled.

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