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Board approves moving Castle High graduation to Ford Center after student survey; school covers added costs
Summary
The board approved a facility lease with the Ford Center for Castle High School’s May 17, 2025 commencement after the school surveyed families and students; Castle High will cover any additional costs with building-level donations, district said the corporate share remains unchanged.
The Warrick County School Corp board approved an agreement to hold Castle High School’s commencement at the Ford Center on May 17, 2025.
Castle High School Principal Jim Hood and the district’s attorney, Cliff Whitehead, told the board the move followed a survey of students and families that showed strong student support for the Ford Center option. Principal Hood said the survey found roughly 70–78% of students favored the change, and administrators expect wider seating capacity at the Ford Center will avoid previous limits on attendance and ticket allocations.
Board members and staff clarified cost responsibilities: district leaders said the corporation will spend the same amount from its normal allocation, and Castle High will make up any difference from building-level donation funds, including a local-business donation gathered through Huck’s (as reported in the meeting). A board member asked about fireworks or pyrotechnic displays; attorneys confirmed such displays were not part of the contract.
Motion and vote: The board approved the facility lease agreement by roll-call vote.
