Cranston leads the way – again. High school vaccinations, proms, graduations.

Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins today announced the rollout of a COVID-19 vaccination program for Cranston high school seniors. Plans are also moving along for graduations – and proms – for the city’s high school students.

The Cranston Fire Department and community health professionals will hold two vaccination clinics:

Cranston High School East on Monday, May 3^rd

Cranston High School West on Wednesday, May 5^th

Second doses of the vaccine will be administered on May 24th and May 26th at each of the high schools, respectfully, for students opting to be vaccinated. Vaccinations are not being required but being made available.

The decision to vaccinate high school students in the city came after approval of the supply of vaccine for high school students ages 16 and older was given by Gov. McKee and the Health Department.

Vaccinations will be available for both in-person and distance learning students. As always, those eligible should consult with health professionals before receiving the vaccine.

Mayor Hopkins stated, “I am proud to announce the COVID-19 vaccination program for our City’s high school seniors. With many important milestones approaching such as prom and graduation, I am pleased that this program will help our students safely participate in their once in a lifetime high school experiences. The vaccination clinics at both Cranston high schools will provide a convenient way for our seniors to be vaccinated if they choose to do so. This is a big step towards safety and normalcy within our schools.”

Mayor Hopkins also noted that many of the high school seniors will need vaccinations to attend college this fall.

Links to register for the vaccine will be emailed to eligible Cranston high school seniors and posted to the City website in the coming days.