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District athletic leaders propose adding middle-school cheer program; board hears budget and implementation details
Summary
District staff proposed a three-season middle-school cheer program covering football and boys/girls basketball, outlined startup and annual costs, and described tryout timing; the board discussed access, cuts and equity but did not vote.
District athletic staff presented a proposal on March 24 to add organized cheer programs at middle schools for the 2025–26 school year covering three seasons: eighth-grade football, girls basketball and boys basketball. The proposal would create sideline spirit squads and stunt groups and is designed to align middle-school sport offerings with neighboring districts.
Clint Glaser, district athletic director, and Erica Waller, associate principal at Trail Ridge, described the proposal and estimated both one-time startup and recurring costs. Waller said, “Students that decide to participate in cheer could participate in 1 season or all 3 depending on…
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