2026 Memorial Day Ceremony
CPS students participate in annual Memorial Day event
On Monday, May 25, Chelsea Public Schools students and staff joined residents and community representatives for Chelsea’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony. The event began at the Garden Cemetery and concluded at City Hall. Attendees included CPS students, families, staff, Chelsea veterans, residents, local dignitaries, and other community members.
CPS students participated throughout the ceremony, which honored and remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. A Chelsea High School student sang the national anthem, elementary school students shared readings about the Chelsea veterans for whom their schools are named, middle school students read original poems about Memorial Day, and the CHS Concert Band performed throughout the event.
The National Anthem
Accompanied by the Chelsea Police Department's Honor Guard, a Chelsea High School student began the ceremony at City Hall with the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the National Anthem.
School Introduction & Student Readings
Superintendent Dr. Almi G. Abeyta made an introduction on behalf of Chelsea Public Schools. She welcomed elementary and middle school students to the podium to speak to the attendees. Middle school students recited the Governor's Proclamation as well as pieces of poetry while our elementary students shared information about how the schools in Chelsea are named after Chelsea veterans, reading about their respective lives and service to the country.
A Chelsea Public Schools middle school student recited the Governor's Proclamation at the 2026 City of Chelsea Memorial Day Ceremony.
Students from the Hooks Elementary School, Kelly Elementary School, Berkowitz Elementary School and Sokolowski Elementary School read about the Chelsea veterans for whom the CPS elementary schools are named after.
At the ceremony, middle school students read original pieces of poetry about Memorial Day.
Chelsea Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Almi G. Abeyta introduced the students at the ceremony
Chelsea High School Concert Band
The Chelsea High School Concert Band performed throughout the ceremony, including "Taps", "U.S. Forces Service Medley" and other selected pieces.
Guest Speakers - Pastor Francisco Quiles & Congressman Seth Moulton
Chelsea City Councilor Leo Robinson, a U.S. Army veteran, served as the emcee of the event. City Manager Fidel Maltez addressed the attendees too.
