UPDATE (6/7/2023)
Marlin ISD superintendent Darryl Henson said 33 of 38 seniors have now met the necessary graduation requirements.
A district official previously confirmed 100 percent of the senior class was set to graduate.
The additional five students are a part of the district's alternative learning program and are actively working to meet graduation requirements.
Henson explained he and other district leaders originally completed a graduation audit in mid-May. Due to a majority of students failing to meet state attendance requirements and some falling behind in classes, the district decided to postpone graduation to June.
"It was being tracked along the way, but mind you, if students are still missing school in late April, [or] in the middle of May, you're continuing to deplete down that 90 percent threshold," Henson said to clarify why the district did not address the concern until May.
Henson will take over as interim high school principal but could not discuss the personnel change further.
He said the responsibility falls equally on the school, parents and students.
"There are communication pieces. Communication goes two ways. Checking goes two ways. Ensuring success and completion goes two ways," he said.
"That's why accountability is incumbent upon that triangle—the school, the parent and the student."
Henson expects the district to reach a 100 percent graduation rate by graduation day, June 22.
Original story:
Marlin ISD confirmed 33 of the district's seniors are now set to graduate at the end of the month.
On May 24, the district initially confirmed it would postpone graduation after and audit found only a portion of the class met the needed requirements.
Last Tuesday, Superintendent Darryl Henson told 25 News there were 29 seniors meeting graduation requirements. A week later, 33 are set to walk across the stage.
Graduation is now planned for June 22 at 5 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
