

Belleville High School Graduation Time


Belleville High School Graduation Time
The Issue
The parents of the Class of 2025 requested graduation be moved from 10 am to 6 pm for a variety of reasons. Without discussion or compromise, the time was changed to 2 pm. We are now expecting staff, students and family member to sit in extreme heat at the hottest point of the day.
This is potentially a dangerous situation for all those expected to sit on the turf field, which often is 20 degrees or more hotter than the actual temperature. It is also a potentially hazardous situation for family and friends who are eager to watch and support and their graduates.
The lack of discussion is a clear disregard for the parents and students. We expect better, we demand better.
Please help us support the efforts of moving graduation either to the evening, or back to original time of 10 am for the health and safety of students, staff, administration and families.
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The Issue
The parents of the Class of 2025 requested graduation be moved from 10 am to 6 pm for a variety of reasons. Without discussion or compromise, the time was changed to 2 pm. We are now expecting staff, students and family member to sit in extreme heat at the hottest point of the day.
This is potentially a dangerous situation for all those expected to sit on the turf field, which often is 20 degrees or more hotter than the actual temperature. It is also a potentially hazardous situation for family and friends who are eager to watch and support and their graduates.
The lack of discussion is a clear disregard for the parents and students. We expect better, we demand better.
Please help us support the efforts of moving graduation either to the evening, or back to original time of 10 am for the health and safety of students, staff, administration and families.
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Petition created on June 9, 2025