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“Traumatic”: Brawl Erupts Between Parents At Kindergarten Graduation As Kids Beg Them To “Stop”
A large brawl broke out between parents at a school in West Memphis, Arkansas, during a kindergarten graduation ceremony.
A video of the incident shows multiple adult men and women fighting in the hallway of Faulk Elementary on Wednesday (May 28) as children screamed for them to “stop.”
Footage captures two men initially attempting to break up the brawl but soon joining the melee.
Highlights
- A brawl between parents erupted during a kindergarten graduation at Faulk Elementary in West Memphis.
- West Memphis School District banned the disruptive parents from the school.
- Residents condemned the fight as irresponsible, stressing it sets a bad example for children on handling conflicts maturely.
Some parents removed their children from the crowded area to avoid exposing them to the conflict.
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A brawl between parents erupted in the hallway of Faulk Elementary in West Memphis
Image credits: EduLife Photos/Adobe Stock (Not the actual photo)
West Memphis School District Superintendent Eric Foister said the adults involved in the fight have been banned from the school.
“The only way, if you’re a parent, you can have access to obviously dropping your kid off and picking your kid up,” Foister told Fox 13 Memphis.
“We’re not going to; I don’t want to punish the child for the parents’ action.”
The altercation reportedly occurred during a kindergarten graduation ceremony
Image credits: Aleicia Evans/WREG News Channel 3
Foister announced that he is cooperating with police and intends to pursue legal action against the parents involved.
“We have our own camera system with sound. So we have gathered all that. Obviously, we are a small community, so we have the names,” he warned.
“You come into our buildings and you put the safety and well-being of our students and staff in jeopardy, I’m going to hold you to the fullest accountability. I am working with our local law enforcement, and I’m going to press any and all charges that I can.”
Image credits: Aleicia Evans/WREG News Channel 3
The West Memphis School District has reportedly handed the names of the five adults involved in the fight to the West Memphis Police.
“The safety and security of our students, staff, and school campuses remain our top priority,” the school district stated.
“We have zero tolerance for any behavior by parents, students, staff, or visitors that disrupts the learning environment or threatens the well-being of anyone on school grounds.
“Such actions are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The district is fully cooperating with the West Memphis Police Department and will actively support efforts to prosecute those responsible to the fullest extent of the law.
“We are committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and secure environment at all of our schools.”
Police are investigating at least five adults who were involved in the fight
Image credits: Aleicia Evans/FOX13 Memphis
Image credits: Aleicia Evans/WREG News Channel 3
One West Memphis resident told WREG that she hoped the disruptive parents would face criminal prosecution.
“It shouldn’t be happening around children, especially, and these are grown folks at a kids’ graduation. It shouldn’t be happening at all,” she stressed.
“All of them need to be held accountable for it. Everybody who’s involved. That’s what I think about it.”
The West Memphis School District stated that it has a “zero tolerance” policy and is “fully cooperating” with police
Image credits: WREG News Channel 3
Eric Thompson, another resident, told the outlet that he finds such behavior highly irresponsible, as it sends the wrong message to children about how to handle disagreements.
Thompson believes that the fight teaches children “that they can do the same thing, and it’s a bad influence,” he said, adding that the parents did not “handle themselves as adults.”
Image credits: West Memphis School District/Facebook
According to the report by WREG, the West Memphis Police Department said it would review video footage of the brawl and determine the next course of action regarding criminal charges. The cause of the brawl remains unclear.
The incident comes after at least ten adults and children were recorded fighting during a kindergarten graduation ceremony in Tennessee on May 15, 2024.
The altercation at Buckley Carpenter Elementary in Somerville began with a disagreement between two women, Tyeisha Humphreys and Kierra Smith, on the gym bleachers.
The parents have been banned from the school, except when dropping off or picking up their children
Smith reportedly got into an argument with a child she was sitting next to, during which she became aggressive. Upon hearing the commotion, Humphreys ran toward her and struck her from behind.
Humphreys, her mother, Rhonda, and a man identified as Dantavious Gilchrease were arrested following the fight. The man was arrested outside the property for allegedly threatening to “shoot” Rhonda in the face.
Tyeisha Humphreys was charged with violating an order of protection, inciting a riot, and three counts of simple assault.
People described the parents’ behavior as “embarrassing” and “selfish”
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Mel in Georgia 6 months ago
If someone lays hands on your kid, responding by laying hands on the perpetrator just tells the kid that violence is always the best response. There are so many other ways to deal with it. This is a terrible way for adults to act.
Apatheist Account2 6 months ago
If they don't graduate from kindergarten, do they stay until they do? Anyway, as someone once noted, violence is the repartee of the illiterate. Without knowing how it started, it's difficult to say who was right; I can understand parents being protective of their children, especially if there's physical contact, but the first resort should be a warning, to which the correct response is an apology.
Marnie 6 months ago (edited)
So ridiculous to say it's the repartee of the illiterate. Have you hard of domestic abuse? It can happen in any home, despite the education or IQ of the perpetrator. Have you heard of the s*x rings among Catholic priests or powerful people - most of whom are not illiterate? How about war-mongers who k**l innocent babies by the thousands, like the Israeli prime minister? Do you think he's illiterate? Do you think the Hamas terrorists are illiterate? What a strange bias you have.
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Earonn - 6 months ago
Cue the "OMG, they give the kids an "undeserved" celebration, the Western Civilisation will fall because of this" whiners. As if kids wouldn't just enjoy a wee celebration anyway. Wow, you know what - in my time we got sweets on the day we STARTED primary school. WE HADN'T DONE ANYTHING YET AND STILL RECEIVED A REWARD! Clearly, I must live in the gutter today and just haven't noticed. FFS, could people who think like this stop arselicking capitalism for a second?
Mad McQueen 6 months ago
Prob a case of a daddy to too many diff mommas and kids showing up an everyone claiming he was there for them or some c**p. Adult means adult. Not acting like a 5 year old fighting for a turn on a slide. Ruined it for everyone there. Feel bad for the babies witnessing the adults go apeshit. Hope their home life’s are better than that display.
Mel in Georgia 6 months ago
If someone lays hands on your kid, responding by laying hands on the perpetrator just tells the kid that violence is always the best response. There are so many other ways to deal with it. This is a terrible way for adults to act.
Apatheist Account2 6 months ago
If they don't graduate from kindergarten, do they stay until they do? Anyway, as someone once noted, violence is the repartee of the illiterate. Without knowing how it started, it's difficult to say who was right; I can understand parents being protective of their children, especially if there's physical contact, but the first resort should be a warning, to which the correct response is an apology.
Marnie 6 months ago (edited)
So ridiculous to say it's the repartee of the illiterate. Have you hard of domestic abuse? It can happen in any home, despite the education or IQ of the perpetrator. Have you heard of the s*x rings among Catholic priests or powerful people - most of whom are not illiterate? How about war-mongers who k**l innocent babies by the thousands, like the Israeli prime minister? Do you think he's illiterate? Do you think the Hamas terrorists are illiterate? What a strange bias you have.
Load More Replies... Earonn - 6 months ago
Cue the "OMG, they give the kids an "undeserved" celebration, the Western Civilisation will fall because of this" whiners. As if kids wouldn't just enjoy a wee celebration anyway. Wow, you know what - in my time we got sweets on the day we STARTED primary school. WE HADN'T DONE ANYTHING YET AND STILL RECEIVED A REWARD! Clearly, I must live in the gutter today and just haven't noticed. FFS, could people who think like this stop arselicking capitalism for a second?
Mad McQueen 6 months ago
Prob a case of a daddy to too many diff mommas and kids showing up an everyone claiming he was there for them or some c**p. Adult means adult. Not acting like a 5 year old fighting for a turn on a slide. Ruined it for everyone there. Feel bad for the babies witnessing the adults go apeshit. Hope their home life’s are better than that display.
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