FLINT, Mich. — Flint Community Schools celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025 during their June 3, 2025, commencement ceremony. Graduates from Accelerated Learning Academy and Southwestern Classical Academy received their diplomas as family, friends and community members gathered to honor their accomplishments.
Ernest Mack, head coach of Wiley University’s Great Debaters, served as the keynote speaker.
The district recognized 114 students as they prepare to move forward into college, careers, military service and other future paths.
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Photos: Flint Community Schools 2025 High School Graduation
Family and friends raised their cameras to capture every moment of Flint Community Schools’ June 3, 2025, graduation ceremony. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat) 
Faculty and guest gathered to celebrate Flint Community Schools graduates on June 3, 2025. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat) 
A graduate walks across the stage at Flint Community Schools’ commencement ceremony on June 3, 2025. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat) 
A graduate sits in the audience at Flint Community Schools’ commencement on June 3, 2025, wearing a mortarboard adorned with a personal message reflecting their journey. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat) 
A graduate at Flint Community Schools’ commencement on June 3, 2025, wearing a decorated mortarboard. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat) 
Flint Community Schools’ June 3, 2025 ceremony: A graduate is greeted with a handshake by school leadership while crossing the stage. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat) 
A Flint Community Schools graduate shakes hands with school leaders during the commencement ceremony on June 3, 2025. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat) 
A Flint Community Schools faculty member delivers remarks during the commencement ceremony on June 3, 2025. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat) 
Speaking at the podium, a Flint Community Schools graduate addresses classmates, staff, and families during the June 3, 2025 commencement. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat) 
Several graduates seated on stage during Flint Community Schools’ commencement ceremony on June 3, 2025. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat) A graduate wears a decorated mortarboard celebrating his graduation at Flint Community Schools’ commencement ceremony on June 3, 2025. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat) 
Flint Community Schools graduates sit together during the June 3, 2025 commencement. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat) 
Graduates march into Flint Community Schools’ commencement ceremony on June 3, 2025. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat) 
Family and friends in the audience celebrate graduates at Flint Community Schools’ June 3, 2025 commencement. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat) 
Flint Community Schools honored the Class of 2025 during its graduation ceremony on June 3, 2025. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat) 
Two graduates share a moment on commencement day at Flint Community Schools, June 3, 2025. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat) 
A Flint Community Schools graduate shares a proud moment with a young guest on June 3, 2025. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat) 
A Flint Community Schools graduate celebrates with friends following the June 3, 2025, commencement ceremony. 
A graduate shares an emotional moment with school leadership during the June 3, 2025, commencement. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat) 
Graduates listen as a speaker addresses the crowd during the Flint Community Schools commencement ceremony on June 3, 2025. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat) Two Flint Community Schools graduates wear caps reading “All Because Y’all Were Watching” during the June 3, 2025, ceremony. (Joshua Johnson | Flint Beat)