CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — VHSL staff will conduct two-day area meetings throughout the state beginning July 22 and continuing until August 28 to review all aspects of the League’s athletic and non-athletic programs before the school year begins. The VHSL is extending an exclusive invitation to the public to attend the Day 1 meeting in their area, allowing attendees to ask questions, provide input, or share any concerns they might want to share with the VHSL staff.

Executive Director Billy Haun, Assistant Director for Compliance Ty Gafford, and other VHSL Assistant Directors will lead the meetings. The public is invited to interact one-on-one with VHSL staff.

The 2nd-day area meetings are for principals, athletic directors, coaches, sponsors, guidance counselors, and others interested in and responsible for interpreting VHSL rules and regulations. In addition, invitations will include school boards, administrative staff, and the news media.

Topics for review will include rSchool, eligibility, VHSL Handbook legislation, sportsmanship, drug use among athletes (fentanyl), and discussion on other issues of interest.

Day 1 Public/Community meetings begin at 6:30 pm.

Day 2 Strategic Planning meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. and will end by noon.

Day 1 July 22 – Day 2 July 23Heritage HS (Lynchburg)Auditorium
Day 1 July 24 – Day 2 July 25Abingdon HS (Abingdon)Room 400
   
Day 1 July 31 – Day 2 August 1Glenvar (Salem)Auditorium
Day 1 August 5 – Day 2 August 6Sherando HS (Stephens City)Library
   
Day 1 August 7 – Day 2 August 8South County HS (Lorton)Auditorium
Day 1 August 12 – Day 2 August 13Grassfield HS (Chesapeake)Auditorium
   
Day 1 August 14 – Day 2 August 15Heritage HS (Newport News)Auditorium
Day 1 August 19 – Day 2 August 20Hermitage HS (Henrico)Auditorium
   
Day 1 August 26 – Day 2 August 27Massaponax HS (Fredericksburg)Auditorium
Day 1 August 28 – Day 2 August 29Monticello HS (Charlottesville)Auditorium