{"id":49821,"date":"2021-05-21T11:10:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T18:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/news\/kent-seniors-set-protest-for-may-26-against-drive-thru-graduations\/"},"modified":"2021-05-21T11:16:05","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T18:16:05","slug":"kent-seniors-set-protest-for-may-26-against-drive-thru-graduations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/news\/kent-seniors-set-protest-for-may-26-against-drive-thru-graduations\/","title":{"rendered":"Kent seniors set protest for May 26 against drive-thru graduations"},"content":{"rendered":"

High school seniors plan to protest the drive-thru graduation ceremonies scheduled by the Kent School District in an effort to get a more typical ceremony.<\/p>\n

The protest is set for 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 26 at the Kent School District headquarters, 12033 SE 256th St., according to social media postings.<\/p>\n

While most surrounding districts are using outdoor stadiums for high school graduations this year, the Kent School District plans to do drive-thru ceremonies at schools similar to last year due to COVID-19.<\/p>\n

The district operates French Field next to Kent-Meridian High School, a stadium some students and parents have suggested as a potential site. A few also suggested renting T-Mobile Park in Seattle as an option.<\/p>\n

School Board to discuss graduation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kent School Board Director Leslie Hamada said that the plan for graduation ceremonies will be on the board’s agenda during its 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 26 virtual meeting, according to Facebook posts.<\/p>\n

Hamada responded by email to organizers of a online petition drive<\/a> by Class of 2021 seniors and their parents to get a full graduation ceremony. A total of 338 people had signed the petition as of Friday morning, May 21. Hamada let them know the item would be on the board’s agenda.<\/p>\n

Those who want the district to change graduation plans plan to testify virtually at the board meeting and are encouraging people to email the board members at kentboard@kent.k12.wa. District staff typically reads emails received during the board meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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