NFHS

10/16/2026

High school doesn’t have to be lonely.

92% of parents say sports gives their student a sense of belonging. Starting football in middle school can give your student a friend before the first bell.

Fast game. Fast friends.

Your student belongs in football.

10/16/2026

🎙️ The voice behind the moment.

From the opening announcement to the final buzzer, high school sports announcers bring the energy, excitement and stories of the game to life.

They celebrate the big plays, recognize the people who make them possible and help turn Friday nights, championship moments and everything in between into memories that last a lifetime.

This , we’re celebrating the announcers who make sure every moment gets its moment. 👏🎙️

Thank you for being the voice of high school sports! ❤️

10/15/2026

From first steps to senior night, so much of growing up is captured on video. What happens when the activity a student gave years to is the one part that is missing?

Band director Taylor Watts raises that question in Beyond the Building, a video series from our partners at School Music License. It applies to band, football, cheer, and every program in your building.

What do your students have to look back on?

Watch the series: https://buff.ly/HY2h2XS

10/15/2026

The name on your shirt represents your school. Your community. You and your family.

How we carry ourselves at athletic events speaks volumes about who we are.

WHO DO WE WANT TO BE?

Always respect the game and .

What does your behavior say about who you are?

10/15/2026

🏆 So much of high school sports and activities starts behind the scenes.

From organizing championships to supporting schools, providing resources and creating opportunities for students, high school athletic and activities associations help make the experience possible for millions of students across the country.

They’re working every day to make sure students have the opportunity to play, perform, compete and belong.

This , we’re celebrating the state associations that help make high school sports and activities possible — and the people behind them who keep students at the center of it all. 👏

Thank you for all you do! ❤️

10/14/2026

One app. More visibility. More accountability. 🙌

When communication lives across multiple apps, accountability can get lost.
We asked Athletic Directors what they were experiencing before BAND, and the message was clear: too many apps, not enough visibility.

With BAND , ADs can see what’s happening across their programs, stay connected, and have the visibility they need to support and back up their coaches at no cost.

The Official and Exclusive Team Communication App of NFHS. Get ahead & Download Now: https://bit.ly/4rEr8WK

10/14/2026

🚨 It’s Course of the Week Wednesday!

Preparation is key when an emergency happens. The NFHS Learning Center’s Emergency Action Planning for Afterschool Programs course helps school and program leaders prepare for emergencies and create a plan to keep students and staff safe.

📚 Learn. Prepare. Be ready.

👉 https://nfhslearn.com/courses/emergency-action-planning-for-afterschool-programs

10/13/2026

"Isn't that covered by fair use?" It is one of the most common questions schools ask about music, and the answer changes once an event leaves the classroom.

Kyle Cothern, Permissions Editor at GIA Publications, explains the difference in Beyond the Building, a video series from our partners at School Music License.

Has this question come up at your school? Watch the series: https://buff.ly/6ck4Zw6

10/13/2026

Who made a difference in YOUR high school experience?

This , share a photo of a coach, athletic director, advisor, or other school leader who made an impact on you.

Tell us why you’re thankful and use so we can celebrate the people who make education-based athletics and activities possible!

10/12/2026

What happens when students feel connected to their high school?
🫶 THEY HAVE BETTER MENTAL HEALTH.

What’s one of the best ways to build that connection?
👊 PLAYING HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS.



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And the more connected a student feels, the better their mental health.