The high schools of Region VI recognize the important role that co-curricular activities and athletics play in the full development of a young person. As in all areas of our schools, Region VI high schools are committed to the equitable opportunities for all young men and young women in activities and athletic programs.  Activities and athletic programs are designed to be a complement to the academic programs and pursuits of young people. We hope that the self-discipline, commitment, teamwork and training of the mind and body in the arenas of the playing field and stage will affect similar skill development and success in the classroom.  

We believe that when structured and pursued with proper balance and perspective, athletics and activities can play a key and positive role in shaping the hearts and minds of our young people. Sports and activities, as much as any other single area of endeavor, hold great potential for bringing people together from diverse backgrounds to pursue shared ideals in a spirit of community.

Education-based athletics are often the fabric that endears a student, a family, and a community to the school. As an essential arm of education, athletic programs provided by the school serve to enhance learning as an extension of the classroom.

All school offerings combine to focus on development of the total student, and athletic programs in the school elevate compatibility with the academic mission of the school. An education-based athletic program must include, at its core offering, an avenue for student learning while stressing safety and well-being within all participation opportunities. This philosophy sets sport programs provided by schools apart from non-school programs by emphasizing positive student behavior, learning qualities of cooperativeness, and being a good teammate.

Floor burn earned diving for the ball, or a blister acquired from an uneven bar routine can be indicative of success toward adulthood, sacrifice, and industriousness and can often be as valuable as a classroom study session. School sport resembles life in a microcosm and student-athletes become immersed in goals that help them mature toward successful adulthood. Working together to overcome challenges, learning perseverance, loyalty toward others and team, accepting a loss graciously, and learning to win with humility are sought for outcomes of education-based athletics.