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What You Need to Know: Attending High School Athletic Events

Our athletic events are opportunities for students, families, staff and community members to support our student-athletes and cheer them on. As a school division, we take great pride in our school spirit and encourage student and fan participation. We also expect our students and fans to use sound judgment and demonstrate appropriate behavior that presents a positive viewing experience for all.

Based on growing attendance at our games as student enrollment has increased, APS is taking precautions to ensure that all spectators have a safe, enjoyable experience at all high school athletic events. Only students of the participating schools will be allowed entry without a parent/guardian and must show student ID. Any students in 8th grade or younger must be accompanied by their parent or guardian for admission to any Arlington high school sporting event. The adult accompanying the student needs to be in attendance as a point of contact for the duration of the event. This allows APS staff to respond appropriately if issues arise among younger students who are unfamiliar to high school staff, and can help ensure a safe environment for students and families who are there to enjoy the game.

We also encourage parents to talk to their children about practicing good sportsmanship and respectful behavior as a fan and spectator at our sporting events. We ask that students attending athletic events bring their student IDs with them to show high school staff upon entering an athletic venue.

Some contests will have the following admission fees: Adults – $7; Students with IDs: $5; Senior citizens (60+) and children under five – FREE. Cash is accepted and electronic ticketing is also available.

If you have any questions, please contact a Director of Student Activities (DSA) at Wakefield, Washington-Liberty or Yorktown high schools.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we hope you enjoy a positive experience at any of our Arlington high school events.

Sincerely,

Pete Ballas
Principal, Wakefield

Tony Hall
Principal, Washington-Liberty

Kevin Clark
Principal, Yorktown

Debbie DeFranco
​​​​​​​Supervisor, Health & PE & Athletics

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