The Bowling Green High School graduation scheduled for Friday, May 17, has been postponed until Saturday, May 18, 2024.
Bowling Green R-1 School District superintendent Matt Frederickson sent out a letter this morning to Bowling Green families saying “It is with profound grief and sadness that I share some difficult news with our school community.
Last night, a member of our senior class passed away, and many are struggling through this unfortunate loss.
I know our community is hurting and overwhelmed by this news.
Our main focus at this point is about support as we take care of the families, our students, staff and all who are impacted by this loss.
Our teachers, counselors and administrators will be working diligently to meet the needs of individual students and staff members.
Graduation Ceremonies previously scheduled for tonight, Friday, May the 17th have been postposed to tomorrow, Saturday, May the 18th at 7 p.m. in the BGHS Gym.
Additional graduation practice scheduled for this morning has been cancelled.
Every person processes grief differently and has different needs in the wake of a tragedy.
For so many students and staff members, school is a safe place where we find community.
Grief counselors advise schools to keep a normal routine as much as possible as that routine provides solace for large numbers of people.
For those students and staff, we will have additional counselors from neighboring districts here to help this morning.
This is a community that comes together to support those that are hurting.
We are thankful for our BG Family.”
Dr. Frederickson
Superintendent