Glenbrook 225 Communication:

Dear Glenbrook Student-Athletes, Parents, and Coaches:

First and foremost, we hope that you and your family are healthy during the challenging times we are facing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Like you, we were saddened by the suspension of in-person learning for the remainder of the school year. We also understand that this has brought additional uncertainty to the remainder of the spring athletic season. We are pleased that so many of you have remained in close contact with your teammates and coaches and that you have continued to prepare to conclude your spring season. This commitment and spirit speak to what we all believe is the value of team membership and the real definition of the term “student-athlete.”

With that being said, at the IHSA Board of Directors meeting held today, April 21, it was determined that:

• IHSA Spring State Tournaments are canceled. We know so many of our teams and individual athletes were prepared to make state runs, and we are truly disappointed that you won’t get the chance to perform in State competition.
• Summer Contact Days are suspended. All practices, contests, tryouts, summer camps, etc. are suspended until further notice. When we receive word that it is safe to resume these activities, we will adjust accordingly. We will provide more guidance on this as we work with the state and ISBE.
• The IHSA Board is open to allowing spring sport game competition if/when the state deems it safe, and no date parameters have been set on that possibility at this time. The Glenbrooks have a plan in place that would allow for “one last game” for our spring varsity athletes, if it were safe to hold. We would also plan to properly recognize our seniors at that time.

Link: Today's statement from IHSA

In response to the IHSA guidance, it is important to know that District 225 extracurricular athletics and activities will only be permitted if campuses are re-opened and accessible to students and staff. We will continue to rely on guidance from Governor Pritzker as to when and how we will reopen our campuses. Student health and safety will always be the primary consideration in any decision regarding the continuation of extracurricular activities.

Over the next month, please continue to stay connected with your team, your teammates and your coaches. Now more than ever, we need each other for support and guidance.

We will continue to keep you updated with any additional information regarding athletic participation.

Best regards,

Dr. Charles Johns

Superintendent

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