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Bleacher captains, Spirit Bus and homecoming highlight high‑school student engagement
Summary
High‑school bleacher captains described leadership work, Spirit Bus visits to elementary schools and homecoming activities. Board members praised the students and staff for fostering school spirit and good behavior.
Students and staff from Forest Lake High School described the bleacher captains program, Spirit Bus outreach to elementary schools and recent homecoming activities at the Oct. 2 board meeting.
Principal Jim Caldwell said bleacher captains help lead positive fan behavior at games and model leadership for younger students. Students Connor Johnson and Tanner (last name not specified in the record) described team‑building exercises they attend, how they teach chants to elementary students via Spirit Bus visits, and how captains help with spirit themes and game‑day activities.
Students said the program includes training exercises that develop communication and leadership: examples included group games and a “spirit bus” that brings chants to elementary schools so younger students feel included in homecoming. The captains said about 30 students served as bleacher captains this year; staff and board members praised the program and noted that the football team is 5–0.
Board members asked about how students are selected and whether the program could run more than once per year; students and staff said they would consider scheduling similar events for additional large games if interest remains high. No formal board action was required.
