HCS Safety Protocol – Athletic Events
Entry Requirements
- Student Admission: Students will only be permitted admission with a school-issued ticket OR if they are identified as a student of a school participating in the event through PowerSchool verification.
- Minors: Minors under the age of 18 and not affiliated with either school playing in the game must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Security Screening: To promote a secure environment, all attendees will be screened upon entry, including a hand-held or walk-through metal detector scan and bag check.
- Apparel: All bags must be clear** or smaller than 4.5″ x 6.5″, and face coverings of any kind are prohibited.
General Expectations
- Assigned Areas: Spectators must remain in designated areas; fields and restricted spaces are off limits. No loitering in walkways, concourses, parking lots, or other areas in and around the school campus
- Student Assigned Areas: Students must remain in assigned areas during the game unless going to the concession stand or restroom.
- Respect Others and Enjoy: Our goal is to create an enjoyable, safe, and respectful environment for our community to support and celebrate our athletes. Please show positive sportsmanship and refrain from using profanity, taunting, or disruptive behavior.
- Follow Staff and Security Guidance: Effective security measures are fluid and adapt to situations as they arise. Please cooperate with all school staff and security to ensure appropriate safety.
All procedures will be strictly enforced. Any violators may be removed and restricted from future events.
*These athletic safety protocols are for Friday night football and basketball games, or other athletic events as necessary.
**Diaper bags and medically necessary bags will be allowed.
