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Hampton to expand middle‑school sports; track and cheer prioritized, football discussed for later
Summary
School leaders said middle‑school sports expansion is a priority in the FY2025 budget, with an athletics line increase of $190,000 to add cheer and track; Superintendent Haynes and staff said football is being considered but would be later and more costly.
Hampton City Schools officials told council that middle‑school athletics are a priority in the FY2025 plan and that the division included a $190,000 increase to support cheer and track programs at the middle‑school level. The CFO explained the athletics budget was intentionally increased to address the board’s priority of expanding sports opportunities for younger students.
Council members asked whether families would face new costs; Superintendent Haynes and staff said there are event fees and occasional uniform costs but that the division provides most uniforms and tries to minimize family costs. Haynes said track is the next phase and that football is being discussed for a later phase, noting "Next is track. Next will be track and field." Councilmembers and the vice mayor also urged staff to consider financial support or waivers for students who cannot afford participation fees to ensure equitable access.
