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From the New York Post: An Arkansas kindergarten graduation descended into madness when a large brawl broke out between parents, forcing school officials to scold the “unacceptable” behavior displayed in front of the little tykes.
Several adults threw punches at each other in the hallway of West Memphis’ Faulk Elementary on Wednesday as the frightened screams of nearby children filled the crowded corridor.
Multiple men and women were in the center of the melee, plowing through the school as other parents rushed to get their children away from the danger, according to video obtained by WREG. Kids could also be heard crying “stop” in the video.
According to the report, no one was injured or arrested, but West Memphis School District Superintendent Eric Foister told Fox 13 Memphis, “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.”
“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,” Foister vowed.
“I’m also going to ban you from our school property. The only way, if you’re a parent, you can have access to obviously dropping your kid off and picking your kid up,” the furious school superintended declared.
WATCH the WREG News report below, which includes footage of the wild brawl.
NEW: Wild brawl breaks out between parents at an Arkansas kindergarten graduation
Several adults fought in the hallway of West Memphis’ Faulk Elementary
Children nearby screamed in fear as the fight broke out in the crowded corridor
Men and women were involved, with parents… pic.twitter.com/1wcRBCWgjG
— Unlimited L’s (@unlimited_ls) May 30, 2025
Arkansas state lawmaker Keaton Hobby (R) reacted to the report, writing, “As a representative of the Arkansas House, I’m deeply troubled by the brawl at Faulk Elementary’s kindergarten graduation. This behavior is unacceptable and undermines the safe, nurturing environment our schools must provide. We’ve recently passed laws like the Teacher and Student Protection Act (Act 565) to address violence in schools, and I’ll work with local authorities to ensure those involved are held accountable while supporting measures to prevent future incidents. Our children deserve better.”
As a representative of the Arkansas House, I’m deeply troubled by the brawl at Faulk Elementary’s kindergarten graduation. This behavior is unacceptable and undermines the safe, nurturing environment our schools must provide. We’ve recently passed laws like the Teacher and… https://t.co/tc6M280ooD
— Keaton Hobby (@RealKeatonHobby) May 30, 2025
The video was originally shared on Facebook by an attendee, Aleicia Evans. Evans speeded up the footage leading up to the brawl. It first shows her arriving at the event, and the children participating in a musical performance. Then, while several people were standing in a hallway, a fight broke out and fists started flying.
Some people, including children, are heard screaming and yelling “stop!”
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