District athletic leaders propose adding middle-school cheer program; board hears budget and implementation details

Mar 25, 2025

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.

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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.

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