Finch Walker

2 weeks ago | floridatoday.com | Finch Walker

Congrats, grads — it's time to celebrate!Dressed in dark blue gowns, Heritage High School's Class of 2025 stepped into the future and accepted their diplomas at the school's May 23 commencement held at Heritage Stadium, surrounded by family and friends cheering from the bleachers. Check out more coverage of Brevard's Class of 2025 graduation ceremonies on floridatoday.com. Finch Walker is the education reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Walker at [email protected]. X: @_finchwalker.

2 weeks ago | floridatoday.com | Finch Walker

Finch WalkerHeritage High School held its graduation ceremony at the school's stadium in Palm Bay on May 23. The commencement was one of 24 taking place across the Space Coast between May 16 and May 27. Finch WalkerHeritage High School held its graduation ceremony at the school's stadium in Palm Bay on May 23. The commencement was one of 24 taking place across the Space Coast between May 16 and May 27.

2 weeks ago | floridatoday.com | Rob Landers |Finch Walker

Seniors in the Brevard County Class of 2025 are celebrating as family and friends watch graduation ceremonies across the Space Coast. Ahead of the ceremonies, Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Mark Rendell wished students around the district a "bright and fulfilling future.""Graduates, as you step into the next chapter of your lives, remember that learning doesn't end with graduation," he said. "Embrace every opportunity to grow, both personally and professionally.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Finch Walker

On a hot spring evening, West Shore seniors accepted their diplomas at the Maxwell C. King Center on Eastern State Florida College's Melbourne campus. The commencement exercises took place May 21. Between May 16 and May 27, more than 5,000 high schoolers were set to graduate at 24 ceremonies around the Space Coast.

2 weeks ago | floridatoday.com | Finch Walker

Brevard County teacher Melissa Calhoun attended a school board meeting after being told her contract wouldn't be renewed for using a student's chosen name without parental permission. Public comment at the meeting largely supported Calhoun, criticizing the district's handling of the situation and expressing concern for the student. Board member John Thomas advocated for Calhoun's reinstatement, while others suggested she could reapply if her teaching certification isn't revoked by the state.