Athletics

Jackson R-2 Schools believes that the physical and psychosocial benefits of education-based activity participation are numerous. Student-Athletes who participate in school activities/athletics learn life lessons, teamwork and discipline that is hard taught in other aspects of the educational system. Academic achievement, social and leadership skills, as well as overall mental health are known to also be greatly enhanced through participation in interscholastic competition. The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in thousands of Missouri students missing out on these experiences over the past several months.

JR2 personnel recognize the risks of COVID-19 and have worked diligently to implement best practices to try and mitigate these risks. Participation in school activities is voluntary and every individual and parent/guardian will need to evaluate the risk versus the benefits of activity participation. Students and staff who are immunocompromised, or those who live with family members with elevated health concerns should evaluate associated risks of participation and may choose not to participate. In discussion with local health professionals,we know that at this time the primary means of coronavirus transmission is through respiratory droplets. Understanding that COVID-19 has only been present since March 2020, constant communication with local health organizations, as well as MSHSAA, will be necessary for any change or deviation from current plans or situations.

Jackson R-2 School administration has determined that any student who is enrolled in Ignite Online classes will be allowed to participate in MSHSAA regulated activities as long as they are up to date and meeting deadlines of all assigned materials and actively engaged with Ignite Online instruction and instructors. Ignite Online students will be responsible for transportation to and from practices and must follow all the requirements of an on campus learning student. In the event of a school wide shutdown due to COVID-19, all practices and activities will be put on hold until In-Person instruction returns.MSHSAA Return to Play information can be found at the following link: MSHSAA Return to Play