CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Virginia High School League 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 Charlottesville meetings are August 26 and 27 at Monticello High School. 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 school, eligibility, VHSL Handbook legislation, sportsmanship, drug use among athletes (fentanyl), and discussion on other issues of interest.