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District activities directors outline growth, barriers and new programs to boost student participation
Summary
Activities directors from Apollo and Tech presented a year‑in‑review showing growth in robotics, clay target and fine arts; staff emphasized barriers such as transportation and costs, highlighted a LEAF-funded free middle‑level activities initiative, and described steps to strengthen recruiting, coach development and community partnerships.
Carl Heiney, activities director at Apollo High School, and Hillary Johnson, activities director at Tech, presented the district’s activities year‑in‑review and plans for 2025–26. “Our purpose is to create a culture where students embrace that growth mindset and it empowers them to explore their passions,” Heiney said. The presentation summarized participation data, program growth areas and initiatives to remove barriers. Notable items included continuing free admission for host events, parent passes at home games, improved online registration, on‑site physicals in partnership with LEAF and other local health providers, and return of a middle‑level activities bus after practices. A new LEAF Foundation commitment will fund free…
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