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Class of 2024
Queen Creek police offer graduation safety tips
QCUSD
As Queen Creek's high school students prepared to graduate, the Queen Creek Police Department is asking parents and teens to put safety first.
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Graduation season is underway and that means parties, driving and teens.
“Graduation is a time for celebration, and we want to ensure everyone celebrates safely and responsibly,” stated Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice in a town news release.
Brice offers parents and students these safety tips for graduation night:
Wear seat belts at all times.
Expect increased traffic around graduation venues.
Avoid distractions in the car and slow down. Distracted driving and speed are two of the most common factors in traffic collisions in Queen Creek.
Always be aware of your surroundings.
Designate a responsible driver. Make responsible choices and avoid substances that impair judgment or decision-making.
QCPD will enforce all laws related to alcohol, illegal drugs and impaired driving.
If you’re hosting a party, monitor party activities.
Call QCPD non-emergency or 911 in an emergency in the event of illegal activity, excessive noise, overcrowding and traffic issues.
Ensure everyone has a safe way to get home.
Comply with the town curfew for juveniles; 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for 15 and under; and midnight to 5 a.m. for 16 and 17-year-olds.
“QCPD will continue to deploy extra officers this weekend. They will be on patrol in neighborhoods, on the roads, and in common areas where teens are known to congregate,” Brice stated. “We encourage our residents to call us if they have concerns or observe suspicious behavior. QCPD is committed to ensuring the safety of this community.”
Queen Creek Unified School District, J.O. Combs Unified School District and Florence Unified School District educate thousands of students living in Queen Creek and San Tan Valley. Here’s a handy list of upcoming high school graduation dates:
QCUSD
Eastmark High’s graduation ceremony will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 22 at the EHS’s football field, 9560 E. Ray Road, Mesa.
Queen Creek High’s graduation ceremony will be held at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 23 at Desert Financial Arena at ASU, 600 E. Veterans Way, Tempe.
Queen Creek Virtual Academy’s Graduation ceremony will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 22 at Newell Barney College Prep, 24937 S. Sossaman Road, Queen Creek.
FUSD
The district will be livestreaming the graduations. All three high schools will be holding their commencement ceremonies the same day on their respective football fields. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the ceremonies start at 8 p.m., Thursday, May 23.
Florence High School, 1000 S. Main St., Florence; livestream: com/fhs/Classof2024
Poston Butte High School, 32375 N. Gantzel Road, San Tan Valley; livestream: com/pbhs/Classof2024
San Tan Foothills High School, 1255 W. Silverdale Road, San Tan Valley; livestream: com/stfhs/Classof2024
Combs Unified
Combs High School, 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, Combs High School Stadium, 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley.
