DIAA to Celebrate National High School Activities Month
Dover, DE (September 30, 2022) – In conjunction with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and its 51 state high school associations, the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) is proud to celebrate National High School Activities Month during the month of October. Over the course of the month, high schools across the State of Delaware are encouraged to promote the values inherent in high school athletics and other activities such as speech, debate, music, and theatre.
Essential areas of high school activity programs will be emphasized with the following weeks: National Sportsmanship, Fan Appreciation, and Public Address Announcers Weeks (October 1-8); National Performing Arts Activities and Local State High School Associations Week (October 9-15); National Coaches, Advisors, Officials, and Sponsors Week (October 16-22); and National Community Service/Youth Awareness Week (October 23-31).
“High school athletics and activities provide so many unique opportunities for our young people while also teaching them a variety of lessons that they will forever carry with them in life,” said DIAA Executive Director Donna Polk. “We must all do our part to not only promote, but maintain such special opportunities for students across Delaware. We are honored to work alongside the National Federation and recognize the countless number of amazing people who make all sports and activities happen within our state.”
There are many ways to celebrate each week of National High School Activities Month. As part of National Sportsmanship, Fan Appreciation and Public-Address Announcers Week (October 1-8), participants are encouraged to spread awareness and discussion about the importance of sportsmanship, ethics and integrity to the conduct of interscholastic programs, and a time to thank the spectators who support activity programs throughout the year. In addition, it is a time to acknowledge the dedication and service that public-address announcers perform at every contest.
National Performing Arts Activities and Local State High School Associations Week (October 9-15) is a time to focus on the students, coaches and sponsors involved in performing arts programs and the local state activity/athletic associations who sponsor these events.
The purpose of National Coaches, Advisors, Officials and Sponsors Week (October 16-22) is to recognize the contributions of high school coaches, advisors, officials and sponsors.
National Community Service/Youth Awareness Week (October 23-31) serves as a time to give back to your community and show your appreciation for their support of your programs. This week also can be used to promote fund-raising efforts that support interscholastic programs. In addition, this is a perfect opportunity to promote healthy lifestyles and prevention efforts.
To follow DIAA’s recognition of National High School Activities month during the month of October, following along on Twitter: @DIAA_Delaware, Facebook: Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association, and Instagram: (DIAA_DE).