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Gloucester school board schedules 2026 graduation at Kaplan Hall on June 7
Summary
After reviewing survey results and venue constraints, the Gloucester County School Board voted unanimously to hold 2026 high school graduation at Kaplan Hall (William & Mary) on Sunday, June 7 at 3 p.m.; staff will pursue logistics including buses, parking and ticketing.
The Gloucester County School Board voted unanimously on Oct. 28 to schedule its 2026 high school graduation at Kaplan Hall (William & Mary) on Sunday, June 7 at 3 p.m.
Board members adopted the date after hearing staff presentations on capacity, parking and costs for an indoor venue outside Gloucester. Staff said a prior survey of students and parents showed strong support—roughly 88–89%—for moving graduation to an indoor facility outside the county. Staff also noted Saturday availability at William & Mary was limited because nearby school systems had booked that date, and that a Sunday afternoon ceremony would be more convenient for many families.
The board’s discussion focused on logistics. Staff reported that usable seating at Kaplan/William & Mary for the ceremony was estimated at about 4,000 (the full arena contains more seats but the venue does not use all…
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