Current Status
The 2025 SPHS graduation ceremony will remain at the high school's Martin Field. Based on recent survey results, the district is strongly considering a move to a larger, climate-controlled venue for the 2026 ceremony.
Overview
- On January 13, 2025, the high school principal presented survey results and confirmed the 2025 ceremony would remain at Martin Field, with a move to a larger venue strongly considered for 2026.
- Survey results presented on January 13, 2025, identified Cross Insurance Arena as a top choice for its capacity and weather certainty.
- On November 12, 2024, the board decided to survey students and families for input on moving the graduation ceremony to a larger, indoor venue to accommodate more guests and avoid weather issues.
Perspectives
Board
- Initiated discussion to move the ceremony to a larger, indoor venue.
- Sought to avoid weather-related cancellations and accommodate more family members.
- Requested a survey of students and families for input.
Administration
- Presented survey results on potential future graduation venues.
- Recommended keeping the 2025 ceremony at Martin Field.
- Noted that a move to a larger venue is being strongly considered for 2026.
Citizens
- Survey results indicated a preference for Cross Insurance Arena for its capacity and weather certainty.
Meeting History
January 13, 2025
January 13, 2025 — School Board Meeting — SPSD
High School Graduation Venue
The high school principal presented survey results on future graduation venues, noting that while Cross Insurance Arena was a top choice for its capacity, the 2025 ceremony will remain at the high school's Martin Field. A move to a larger, climate-controlled venue is being strongly considered for the 2026 graduation to provide more tickets and weather certainty.
November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024 — School Board Meeting — SPSD
High School Graduation Venue
The board discussed moving the high school graduation ceremony to a larger, indoor venue to avoid weather-related cancellations and accommodate more family members. They decided to survey students and families for input on potential locations like the Cross Insurance Arena.