The Washtenaw County Jail held its first ever graduation ceremony on October 15th. It was an important moment to celebrate the success of the students and strength of a community that believes in second chances.
A partnership program, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) and Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) announced their first Commencement for High School and GED Graduates as part of this effort.
“The milestone celebration honored nine new graduates in person at the ceremony who have earned their high school diploma, GED, or other industry-recognized certificates while incarcerated. In addition, 18 individuals who graduated from the program since 2023 were recognized even though they were unable to be in attendance,” the WCSO and WISD said in their announcement. “While the Washtenaw ISD operates the educational program in the jail, the district also partners with the Ann Arbor Public Schools’ Adult Education department, Washtenaw Community College, Michigan Works! Southeast, Michigan Rehabilitation Services, and Skill and Ability.”…