District administrators announced a new spectator procedure for home football games: any attendee who is eighth grade age or younger must arrive with an accompanying adult and will be screened and given a wristband by an administrator.

Doctor Cooper said the change is being implemented to keep the stadium environment safe for students and families at large events, which the district estimates draw more than 5,000 community members for home games and halftime marching band performances. “If you're a student age eighth grade or below, when you come in, you have to have an adult with you,” Cooper said.

Administrators said an administrator will greet accompanied youths at entry, provide a wristband to indicate adult supervision, and maintain the safety process going forward. The policy will begin at the next home game and is intended as a proactive safety measure rather than a disciplinary change to attendance rules.