The safety and well-being of students, staff, families, and visitors to our campuses is our top priority at Caroline High School. We would like to share with our community that the following protocols will be in place, effective immediately, for public attendance at CHS athletics games and ticketed events.
- Tickets can be purchased in advance through GoFan (https://gofan.co/) or with cash at the ticket gate.
- No re-entry will be permitted.
- No bags, of any kind, will be permitted into the stadium. A clear gallon-sized, zip-lock bag may be used for personal care items, items for infants, or items for medical needs. CCPS or RMC will not provide these zip-lock bags; they must be brought by the attendee.
- All persons including spectators, band members, cheerleaders, and football players from the opposing team may be subject to search and security screening.
- No outside food or drinks will be permitted, including water bottles.
- No smoking materials nor vapes will be allowed.
- Spectators must exit the premises immediately following the conclusion of the game.
- No one in grade 8 or below is allowed entry without an adult 21 years of age or older at games or events. (Maximum of four youth in grade 8 or below per one adult supervisor.) These attendees are expected to remain together throughout the game. Any attendee in grade 8 who is found to be apart from their accompanying adult at any point may be asked to leave and may be banned from attending future events.
- No trespassing or loitering in the parking lots or other school grounds during events of any kind.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bags can each person bring to a division athletic event?
None, except for a clear gallon-sized, zip-locking bag for personal items (e.g., diapers and medicine) for infants. Visitors can still carry items such as keys, makeup, feminine products, combs, phones, or wallets in their pockets or jackets.
Can fans carry cameras, binoculars, smartphones, or tablets separately from what they put in a clear bag?
Yes, but they are subject to inspection and must be carried by hand and not in any container.
Are seat cushions or blankets during cold weather allowed to be carried into a division event?
Yes, but they are subject to inspection and must be carried by hand and not in any container.
What happens if I show up at an event with a bag that is not permitted?
Fans carrying bags that do not meet our requirements will not be permitted to enter. They will have the opportunity to return prohibited items to their car. Bags cannot be left unattended anywhere on the campus.
What do I do if I have certain medically necessary items to bring into the stadium that will not fit in a clear bag?
An exception will be made for medically necessary items in a clear, gallon-size bag after proper inspection. Event staff will be available to assist with these situations.
What happens if a gun, knife, or other prohibited item is found in a bag during an inspection?
On-site law enforcement officers will be immediately notified if any contraband is found on school property. Guns, knives, weapons of any kind, drugs, and alcohol are all prohibited on campus.
Will the media or student-athletes participating in the event be allowed to bring bags into the venue?
Yes. Members of the media with a press credential will be allowed to bring equipment bags into the venue; however, these are subject to inspection. Student-athletes participating in the event at the stadium may also carry their equipment bags but those may also be inspected.
Are these protocols only in place at football games? What about other events or activities held at other schools?
These protocols are in place at all Caroline High School after-school athletic and academic events.
