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Pennridge high school principal proposes bringing graduation back to campus with contingency dates
Summary
Mr. Keddy proposed returning Penridge High School commencement to the high school campus on June 4 with two contractual rain‑makeup dates and added stage, sound and live‑streaming plans; administrators estimated eight stadium tickets per graduate plus auditorium seating and discussed parking plans.
At the curriculum committee meeting, Mr. Keddy presented a proposal to return Penridge High School commencement ceremonies to the high school campus. He said the primary ceremony would be scheduled for June 4 at 6 p.m. with two contractual rain‑makeup dates: Thursday at 6 p.m. and a third date, Friday at 6 p.m., if needed.
Keddy framed the change as bringing “value” to students and the community, noting that, among 16 high schools in Bucks County, 13 hold commencements outdoors and only three hold indoor ceremonies. He said Pennridge has been the only district using an off‑site third‑party venue for commencement.
To address prior concerns about heat, sight lines and sound, Keddy said the district has contracted a company to provide a larger stage, two video screens flanking the stage, an external sound system and live streaming to the auditorium for community members who prefer an indoor climate‑controlled viewing option. Administrators told the board families would be able to receive up to eight stadium tickets per graduate plus a minimum of two seats in the auditorium.
Keddy said planners are exploring parking options, including contracting with local properties and opening fields for grass parking. He said the district and contracted vendors will coordinate a week before the event to set final contingency plans.
Board members who spoke praised the proposal; no formal vote or motion on the venue change was recorded in the provided transcript.
