Where: Bear River’s football field — 11130 Magnolia Road, Grass Valley Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning graduates toss their hats into the air following their two-at-a-time ceremony Friday morning in Nevada City. Photo: Elias Funez An in-person graduation ceremony was held Friday evening at the Pioneer Park band shell for Bitney High School. The school graduated 34 seniors, the largest graduating class in the history of the school despite the challenges of the pandemic. Families were seated in groups, separated from on another. Photo: Elias Funez Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning 2021 graduate Jasper Ford smiles as his family takes his photo following a Friday morning ceremony.