Graduation Ceremony Cancelled After Entire Senior Class Fails Required Fitness Exam
WILMINGTON, Del. (May 24, 2025) — Officials at Concord High School have cancelled the scheduled graduation ceremony for the entire senior class after 100 percent of students failed a mandatory state physical fitness assessment. The requirement, implemented in 2023, dictates that all graduating seniors must achieve a passing score on the five-component fitness test, including cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility exercises. The district cited compliance with state education code, which mandates the exam as a prerequisite for diploma conferral. The school superintendent stated that the results were unprecedented and that remediation sessions will begin immediately. Parents and students have expressed outrage, with a planned protest scheduled for Monday at the district office. Graduation will not be rescheduled until all students demonstrate proficiency.