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Participation surges in junior-high sports; high school readies homecoming and college events
Summary
Junior-high sports rosters rose—38 in volleyball, 27 in football, 13 in cross-country—while high school staff reported homecoming plans, a financial-aid night and a Washington State University instant-decision event that accepted four students.
Board members heard that athletics participation is up and extracurricular programming is active across grade levels.
Junior-high athletics saw notable increases: "We have 38 in junior high volleyball," a staff member said, adding football at 27 and 13 students in cross-country. Coaches reported early success and upcoming tournaments including the Sheridan Classic and a 14-team volleyball tournament on Oct. 12.
High-school staff described homecoming week activities, a recent financial-aid night (10 students attended) and a Washington State University instant-decision day that resulted in four students completing applications and receiving acceptances. Staff also outlined upcoming events such as the PSAT on Oct. 10 and a band concert on Oct. 30.
