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Fan Expectations Reminder

Denise Miller

September 19, 2024

Dear Franklin Community,

As our fall sports teams continue to play throughout the season, we request your support in reinforcing behavioral expectations at events. We are sharing this information proactively to prevent any incidents. We expect our athletes to demonstrate sportsmanship on the field and our fans to exhibit respectful behavior from the stands. We're pleased to share that fan behavior has steadily improved over the years, and we appreciate everyone's efforts. 

Fan Cheering

Fan cheering is welcomed and, when it's done in good taste, contributes to a positive game environment.  Inappropriate chants, excessive jeering, and offensive remarks do not represent our values.  We are proud to share that our students have acted appropriately this season so far.  Unfortunately, inappropriate behavior from an individual creates a negative impression of themselves and can also reflect poorly on Franklin High School, Franklin Public Schools, and the Town of Franklin.  In response to issues, our school administrators must spend significant time investigating incidents, taking them away from important work within our schools.  

Expectation

  1. Follow the FHS Fan/Spectator Expectations and the Hockomock League Fan Expectations to demonstrate appropriate behavior at sporting events.

  2. Taunts, offensive slurs, or other behaviors deemed inappropriate by an administrator will not be tolerated, and violators will be removed from the event.

Middle/Elementary School Student Attendance at Varsity Games

Over the years, we have seen an increase in elementary and middle school students attending FHS athletic events, which we welcome as a positive sign of team support and school spirit. Over the years, some elementary and middle school students have left designated fan sections and gathered behind the home bleachers during varsity football games. Due to staffing constraints, this area is largely unmonitored and has led to reports of unsafe behaviors. We do not have the staff capacity to monitor students in these areas throughout the event.  

Middle/Elementary Student Expectations

  1. Middle/Elementary school students must enter the event with an adult and be monitored at all times.

  2. The area behind the home bleachers is off-limits.  Students found gathering will be asked to return to the stands.

  3. Students who attend an event without an adult will be picked up by their parent/guardian.

  4. No bikes are allowed in or around the stadium (including the track and walkways).

We look forward to partnering as a community and building upon our positive reputation as strong competitors and respectful fans.  


Sincerely,

Franklin Public Schools