Effective immediately, all HISD school playgrounds are open, and recess permitted. Masks must be worn while playing on the equipment and during recess to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. In-person outdoor graduations will also be permitted this spring with an event safety plan and limited attendance to maintain physical distancing. Select end-of-year school celebrations for students only also will be permitted with an event safety plan. Masks and physical distancing will continue to be required in all schools, buildings, and buses.