HOPKINSVILLE, KY – After careful consideration and ongoing conversations with local emergency management, school administrators, and our senior representatives from each school, we CCPS has made the decision to move graduation ceremonies indoors to each school’s gym due to the forecasted weather conditions and concerns for the safety of our students, families, staff, and guests.
While weather forecasts can vary, the likelihood of rain, lightning and storms is currently greater than 70% for this evening. CCPS believes moving indoors is the best and safest alternative to ensure ceremonies can proceed with as little disruption as possible.
Each graduate has been provided 10 tickets for family and friends for the indoor ceremony. They recognize this may create challenges for some families, and they truly appreciate understanding and flexibility as they work to provide a safe and meaningful celebration for every graduate. There are no extra tickets available and each attendee, regardless of age will need a ticket. Please do not call the school to request tickets.
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Security measures, guest overflow at PACS
As previously announced, the same safety protocols will remain in place for all ceremonies. All guests will enter through weapons detection screening.
To help ensure everyone’s safety and allow guests to move through the screening process as quickly as possible, no bags, purses, backpacks, gift bags, balloons, or umbrellas are allowed in the venue. In addition, noisemakers, airhorns, confetti poppers or similar items are strictly prohibited.
Doors will open one hour prior to each ceremony:
- Christian County High School – Doors open at 4:00 PM
- Hopkinsville High School – Doors open at 7:30 PM
Please note, Christian County High School will be dismissing at normal time today, and to allow for students and buses to safely exit the campus, please do not come to the school for graduation before 4 p.m.
A livestream will be provided at The PAC at Christian County Middle School as an overflow for up to 400 for anyone wishing to watch the ceremonies at 5PM and 8:30PM. The livestream will is also available for viewing at:
CCHS: Christian County High School (KY) Graduation 2026
HHS: Hopkinsville High School (KY) Graduation 2026
Most importantly, CCPS’s focus remains on honoring and celebrating the incredible accomplishments of the Class of 2026. CCPS is proud of graduates and grateful to the families, friends, teachers, and supporters who have helped them reach this milestone. They look forward to celebrating this special day together.
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