PHILOSOPHY

We believe that interscholastic activities shall supplement the secondary curricular program and as such become a vital part of a student’s total educational experience.  These experiences contribute to the development of learning skills and emotional patterns that enable the student to make maximum use of his/her education.

Student participation in any part of our activities is a privilege, not a right.  This privilege carries with it responsibilities to the school, to the activity, to the student body, to the community, and to the student.  This participation will help the student develop physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally.

 MISSION

The mission of the Troy Buchanan High School co-curricular program is to provide opportunities and experiences for all students to develop the following skills:

• Respect for self and others
• Ability to take positive risks
• Appreciation of one’s talents and weaknesses
• Recognition of the value of physical, academic, and aesthetic pursuits
• Understanding of teamwork and sharing of common goals which contribute to the good of the whole
• Realization of the importance of life skills
• Awareness of the diversity in one’s own and others’ cultural backgrounds

We also believe that by the student’s involvement in activities, he/she will build the self-worth and integrity necessary to be able to cope with future successes and failures.  To meet this end, the student will also gain the qualities of realistic goal setting, positive interdependence, and moral judgment.

Activities in our program create an avenue of enrichment, entertainment, and proud association for parents and community.  Through well-directed activities, we strive to enable students to contribute responsibly and ethically within society both now and in the future.

GOALS

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESS

• To teach the students to motivate themselves in pursuit of excellence

• To teach fundamental, social, emotional, and academic skills

• To create opportunities for students to develop high self-esteem

• To effectively evaluate performance through goal setting and accountability

• To develop and model appropriate behaviors

• To develop teamwork and loyalty

• To teach fundamental knowledge of activity

• To share effective coaching methods

• To teach responsibility and respect for others and property by developing teamwork and loyalty

 

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

• To promote involvement in activities and communicate effectively with families, students, community, and media

• To create high expectations for achievement in high school programs

• To promote high standards of academic performance

• To offer multiple levels of opportunity

• To encourage student participation

• To utilize staff and resources effectively

• To develop effective practice, rehearsal, and schedules to maximize use of time

• To encourage all participants to support other activities

• To develop programs for care of injuries and promote overall well being

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• To promote a positive relationship among team members

• To develop positive leadership qualities in students

• To promote appreciation for and acceptance of the differences of others

• To show respect for the total person on social and emotional levels

• To promote good working relationships with the administrators

• To promote a positive image of our programs

• To develop an attitude of partnership, appreciation, and sportsmanship among coaches, sponsors, parents, students, and community

• To communicate with parents, community, and media regarding student programs

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To demonstrate a commitment to professional growth

• To follow policies and procedures of the District

• To assume responsibilities outside of coaching/sponsoring as related to school
• To effectively communicate with families, students, community, and media

Missouri State High School Activities Association

The Troy R-III School District is a member of MSHSAA.  The purpose of this organization is to promote, develop, direct, protect, and regulate amateur interscholastic athletic relationships between member schools and to stimulate fair play, friendly rivalry, and good sportsmanship among contestants, schools, and communities throughout the state.

The Gateway Athletic Conference

Troy Buchanan High School is a member of the Gateway Athletic Conference, which has been organized to stimulate and promote friendly rivalry and greater interest in our high school activities.

Championships in boys’ sports are recognized in baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field, wrestling and volleyball.  Championships in girls’ sports are recognized in softball, basketball, cross-country, volleyball, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field and wrestling.

The Superintendent of Schools

The executive function is the responsibility of the Superintendent of Schools, who establishes the ways and means of executing efficiently all policies adopted by the Board of Education.  He recommends to the Board of Education the appointment of all personnel who are given any responsibility for handling interscholastic athletics, and he approves all policies and procedures recommended by his staff.  He is, in fact, directly responsible to the School Board for the successful performance of the organization.

The School Principal

The school principal is the administrative head of interscholastic athletic activities, as well as all other activities of his/her school.  As administrative head of the school, he/she is directly responsible to the Superintendent of Schools, MSHSAA, and the Gateway Athletic Conference.  Supervision of athletic contests is a cooperative matter among the principals, assistant principals, activities director, and/or designated supervisor.

The Activities Director

Under the supervision of the principal, the building activities director plans, coordinates, promotes, and supervises the total activities program for the school.

SPORTSMANSHIP 

The following policy statement from the National Federation of State High School Associations expresses the concept of sportsmanship as follows: 

“The ideals of good sportsmanship, ethical behavior, and integrity permeate our culture. The values of good citizenship and high behavioral standards apply equally to all activity disciplines. In perception and practice, good sportsmanship shall be defined as those qualities of behavior, which are characterized by generosity and genuine concern for others. Further, awareness is expected of the impact of an individual’s influence on the behavior of others. Good sportsmanship is viewed as a concrete measure of the understanding and commitment to fair play, ethical behavior, and integrity.” 

One of the main goals of the athletic/activities program is to teach the concept of sportsmanship. Good sportsmanship requires that everyone be treated with respect. This includes members of the opposing team, officials, coaches, and spectators. 

Good sportsmanship includes showing courtesy and kindness toward opponents and fellow team members. The contest is judged by the effort of the participants and not by putting down an opponent. Winning is exciting, but winning at any cost is not the goal. Negative treatment of any participant is outside the spirit and interest of the contest. 

All MSHSAA sanctioned events are a reflection of our community and school. The conduct of the team is extended to parents and fans before, during, and after athletic events. 

 

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

As a student participant, you are in school to secure the best secondary education possible.  Deciding to take advantage of this plays a significant part in your total educational development.  However, with this decision also come certain responsibilities if the value of activities is to be achieved, namely:

• Striving to achieve sound citizenship and desirable social traits, including control, honesty, cooperation, dependability, and respect for others and their abilities 
• Maintaining academic and eligibility standards as established by the Missouri State High School Activities Association and the Lincoln County R-III School District  
• Learning the spirit of hard work and dedication
• Attaining mental and physical fitness through good health habits
• Excelling to the limits of your potential
• Showing respect for both authority and property
• Being willing to accept the leadership role that is instilled through the activity program  

Athletes need to keep in mind that they are in the public eye, so their personal conduct always must be above reproach.  Athletes have an obligation to create a favorable image and to gain the respect of their teammates, the student body, and the community.

(Sports, Marching Band, Cheer, and Dance)

Each athlete must have a physical examination before he/she will be allowed to practice for any sport.  MSHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Form/Procedure is now valid for a two-year period from the date of the physical examination unless otherwise stated by the doctor on the physical. The MSHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Examination Form must be used. ONLY the last page (Medical Eligibility Form - page 5) the student’s documentation for receiving a physical examination and release to participate will be uploaded to the online registration.

PRE-PARTICIPATION DOCUMENTATION (All Sports & All Activities)

The MSHSAA Pre-Prarticipation document must be completed online by students/parents in sports and activities at the start of each school year or prior to each season that accounts for an Interim Medical Update, Parent Permission Form, Verification of Healthcare Coverage, Student Agreement and Confirmation of Concussion Education Information.     

 

PROTECT YOUR ELIGIBILITY

The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), of which the Troy R-III School District is a member, is a voluntary, nonprofit, educational association of junior and senior high schools established for the purpose of working cooperatively in adopting standards for supervising and regulating interscholastic activities and contests.

One of the primary functions of the MSHSAA is to establish eligibility standards that must be met by all students to attain the privilege of representing their school in interscholastic activities.

Eligibility is a PRIVILEGE to be granted by the school to a student.  Eligibility is NOT A STUDENT’S RIGHT BY LAW.  Precedent setting legal cases has determined that eligibility is a privilege to be granted only if the student meets all standards adopted by the school, which enables the school to grant the student such a privilege.

Listed below is information to acquaint you with the major rules and regulations you must follow in order to protect your eligibility.

1. You must be a credible school citizen.  Creditable school citizens are those students whose conduct, both in and out of school, is a positive reflection of themselves and their schools.
2. Academics
   1. You must be enrolled in courses offering 3.5 units of credit.
   2. You must have earned 3.5 units of credit the preceding semester or 80% of the maximum number of credits possible. 
3. Transferring schools
   1. If you transfer schools and your parents do not move to your new school district, you will be ineligible for 365 days unless you meet one of the exceptions to the transfer or promotion rules.  (See your principal or activities director regarding non-traditional households).  
   2. If you move with your parents to your new school district, you will be eligible immediately.
4. Participation limits
   1. You are eligible to participate in any sport for a maximum of four seasons.  Any part of a game played during a season counts as a season of participation.
   2. Your eligibility to participate in high school activities begins when you first enter the ninth grade and lasts for the first eight semesters that you are enrolled in high school.  Your eighth semester must immediately follow your seventh semester.
5. You must enter school within the first 11 days of the semester to be eligible.
6.      Awards
   1. A student may accept an award for participation in an athletic contest, or for athletic honors or recognition of athletic achievements in the interscholastic program. Awards presented to students shall meet the following criteria. 

b. A student may receive the following symbolic awards: unattached school letters or emblems, medals, ribbons, trophies, certificates, etc. 

c. A student shall not have accepted or competed for the following types of awards: services, cash or gift certificates. 

d. A student may receive an award of merchandise items (one or more) which together do not exceed a total value of $250.00. The total value of all items shall be calculated using the manufacturer’s suggested retail price for each item.

7. If you reach the age of 19 prior to July 1, you will be ineligible for interscholastic competition the next school year.
8. Non-school competition
   1. You may not participate in any organized non-school athletic competition and your school team IN THE SAME SPORT during the same season with the exception of individual sports (please see MSHSAA By-law 3.13.2.a.3 or see the activities director for more specific information).
   2. You may participate on a school team and a non-school team in different sports during the same season; however, you may not practice or compete in non-school organized athletic competition ON THE SAME DAY that you practice or compete with your school team without approval of the school administration.
   3. Before you join any non-school team or enter any non-school competition involving athletics, check with the activities director to make certain these standards are being met.
9. You may participate in an “audition” or “tryout” for a college team only after you have completed your last season of eligibility in the sport for which you wish to tryout.

10. Any individual receiving information concerning colleges for scholarship opportunities for our students/athletes will be distributed by the specific coaches.

 

2.3.4 Grades 9-12 Enrollment Options for Academic Eligibility

The following options are available to students in order to meet the requirements of By-Law 2.3.2.a and b above. 

a. Traditional Option: A student may meet the requirements outlined in By-Law 2.3.2 through being enrolled and attending classes full-time at the high school. 

b. Non-Traditional Option 1 – Transcripted Credits: A student may meet the requirements outlined in By-Law 2.3.2 through meeting ALL of the following: 1. The student is an enrolled student of the high school, but all or some of the courses/credits are not taken at the local high school (virtual, post-secondary, work study, etc.), 2. All credits attempted/earned are placed on the high school transcript, Page 44 2024-25 MSHSAA OFFICIAL HANDBOOK 3. All classes must be completed by the high school’s close of the semester, as per By-Law 2.3.11, in order for those classes/credits to be considered toward activity eligibility. 

c. Non-Traditional Option 2 (Public Schools Only) – Seat-Time + Non-Transcripted Credits: A student may meet the requirements outlined in By-Law 2.3.2 through meeting ALL of the following:

1. The student is an enrolled student of the public high school of residence, as defined in By-Law 3.10, and is taking a minimum of two credit-bearing, seat-time classes for a minimum of 1.0 units of credit at the high school

2. The high school administration confirms after a full academic review that the student is further enrolled in courses taken outside of the school which bring the student up to the academic credit requirements outlined in By-Law 2.3.2 (80%). Each local school will determine its own oversight, standards, and criteria for approval of such outside courses/credits, as well as the procedures to determine success/credit confirmation for academic eligibility for the current and following semester. It is not necessary that such confirmed credits be placed on the high school transcript, but may be listed, at the school’s discretion. 

3. All classes/assignments must be completed by the high school’s close of the semester, as per By-Law 2.3.11, in order for those classes/credits to be considered toward activity eligibility.

 

A REMINDER:  Any questions pertaining to eligibility that are not answered above should be brought to the attention of the activities director prior to participation in the event.

 

 

ATTENDANCE ELIGIBILITY

According to MSHSAA By-Law 2.2.3, a student shall not be considered eligible while under suspension.  This includes in-school and out-of-school suspensions.  The student who is expelled or who withdraws from school because of disciplinary measures shall not be considered eligible for 365 days from the date of expulsion or withdrawal.  If a student misses classes) without being excused by the principal, the student shall not be considered eligible on that date. Further, the student cannot be certified eligible to participate on any subsequent date until the student attends a full day of classes (or has an excused absence from class) without an unexcused absence.  Each school has the authority to set standards that are more restrictive and shall have the authority to judge its students under those standards. 

 

To be eligible to participate in or attend an evening contest or activity at TBHS, a student must attend two full blocks of the school day.  If the activity is on a weekend or holiday, the last student attendance day will be used to determine eligibility. Extenuating circumstances require prior administrative approval for participation or attendance.  

 

In the event that a student is assigned an afternoon detention period as the result of a 

classroom problem, the detention MUST be served before the student can return to an extracurricular activity.  He/she is not allowed to use the excuse of “I have practice, so I can’t stay.”  THE CLASSROOM OBLIGATION ALWAYS COMES FIRST.

 

CITIZENSHIP GUIDELINES FOR EXTRACURRICULAR PARTICIPATION 

To be eligible to participate in school activities is a privilege, not an inherent right.  Therefore, it requires certain behaviors and attitudes.  More specifically, any student who represents his/her school in activities must be a creditable citizen and be judged so by proper school authority certifying the list of students for participation. 

 

A student whose character or conduct is such as to reflect discredit upon himself/herself or his/her school is not considered a credible citizen.  His/her conduct shall be satisfactory in accord with the standards of good discipline.  Students who participate in activities, athletics, or performing arts programs are to remember the rewards, recognition, and notoriety that comes with involvement also carries a high degree of school, civic, and individual discipline and responsibility.  The rewards are great! A student has much to gain, but he/she also has much to lose for inappropriate behavior.  Besides the possibility of losing eligibility for inappropriate behavior, students involved in the extracurricular activities programs are also subject to the disciplinary consequences listed in the Student Handbook. 

 

It is understood that citizenship eligibility cases are handled on an individual basis by the sponsor/coach/director/supervisor, principal, parents and student.  However, system-wide guidelines will also assist in the uniform handling of such cases.

 

Students should always remember to conduct themselves in such a manner as to reflect positively upon themselves, their families, their school, and their community.  To clearly outline and define the disciplinary action, the following guidelines are provided for students.

 

CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS 

 

2.2.1 Citizenship: 

Students who represent a school in interscholastic activities must be creditable citizens and judged so by the proper authority. Those students whose character or conduct is such as to reflect discredit upon themselves or their schools are not considered “creditable citizens.” Conduct shall be satisfactory in accord with the standards of good discipline. 

2.2.2 Law Enforcement: 

a. A student who commits an act for which charges may be or have been filed by law enforcement authorities under any municipal ordinance, misdemeanor or felony statute shall not be eligible until all proceedings with the legal system have been concluded and any penalty (i.e. jail time, fine, court costs, etc.) or special condition of probation (i.e. restitution, community service, counseling, etc.) has been satisfied. If law enforcement authorities determine that charges will not be filed, eligibility will be contingent upon local school policies. 

b. After a student has completed all court appearances and penalties, and has satisfied all special conditions of probation and remains under general probation only, local school authorities shall determine eligibility. 

c. Moving traffic offenses shall not affect eligibility, unless they involve drugs, alcohol, or injuries to others. 

 

2.2.3 Local School: 

a. A student who violates a local school policy is ineligible until completion of the prescribed school penalties. 

b. The eligibility of a student who is serving detention or in-school suspension shall be determined by local school authorities. 

c. A student shall not be considered eligible while serving an out-of-school suspension. 

d. If a student misses class(es) without being excused by the principal, the student shall not be considered eligible on that date. Further, the student cannot be certified eligible to participate on any subsequent date until the student attends a full day of classes. 

e. Each individual school has the authority to set more restrictive citizenship standards and shall have the authority and responsibility to judge its students under those standards. 

f. Each school shall diligently and completely investigate any issue that could affect student eligibility. 

2.2.4 Expulsion: 

A student who is expelled from school because of disciplinary measures shall not be considered eligible for 365 days from the date of expulsion. An expulsion is prompt removal of a student from school following the conduct for which the student is under discipline, whereby the student is not allowed to return to school until either an appeals process reinstates the student or the duration is fulfilled. However, this period of ineligibility shall not apply to any student expulsion for conduct otherwise protected by law which does not materially and substantially interfere with the requirements of appropriate discipline in the operation of a school. 

2.2.5 Student Responsibility: 

Each student is responsible to notify the school of any and all situations that would affect his/her eligibility under the above standards. If the student does not notify the school of the situation prior to the school’s discovery, then the student shall be ineligible for up to 365 days from discovery, pending review by the Board of Directors. Editor’s Note: See also By-Law 3.10.5, Eligible at Time of Transfer.

Alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, and/or illicit drug possession use, sale, and/or abuse.  Students shall not use, sell, abuse, or possess alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, and/or illicit drugs.

1. First and Second Violation (tobacco, electronic cigarettes)

If a student is found in possession during school or a school activity, the policies and procedures as outlined in the Troy Buchanan High School Policy of Discipline as adopted by the R-III Board of Education shall be strictly enforced. Student may return to his/her team after the suspension is served.

 

 2a.  First Violation (Alcoholic beverages, illicit drug possession use, sale, and/or abuse)

If a student is found in possession of controlled substances inside or outside a school setting, he/she will be suspended from competition for 10 school days and placed on an activities contract.  The student may practice, but he/she will be suspended from any contests during that 10-day suspension.

 

 2b. Second Violation (Alcoholic beverages, illicit drug possession use, sale, and/or abuse)

The student shall be suspended for a period of 180 school days from the day of the second offense and will not be allowed to participate in practice and contests in all school athletic activities.

Off-Season Offense 

Students are expected to train and adhere to all policies and rules year- round.  In addition to Board of Education procedure, any student that violates policy and rules in the off-season will be placed on an activities contract for 10 days of the next season of which they participate.  He/she may practice, but he/she will not be allowed to participate in the first two (2) contests of the season.                 

*Repeated violations of any of the above may result in complete  

  disassociation with any or all activity/athletic teams for the

  remainder of the student’s high school career.

APPEALS AND DUE PROCESS (Alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, and/or illicit drug possession use, sale, and/or abuse)

Students will have the opportunity to express their side of any incident in which they may be involved.  Parents or other appropriate representatives may be involved with students during the due process hearings.  The coach/sponsor, in consultation with the activities director and school administrator, may suspend a student from activities after having given him/her the right to be heard.  The suspension decision may be appealed to the principal.  The principal’s decision will be final.  The student and/or his/her parent/guardian may appeal actions taken pursuant to this policy.  The school administration will send a written decision to the parent/guardian within two days of the appeal hearing.

*Any incidents that occur that are not covered by these guidelines 

  will be reviewed on an individual basis, and decisions related to 

  Penalties will be made jointly by the school administration and 

  sponsor.

 

 

HAZING

Student hazing is expressly prohibited by Board of Education policy.  For the purpose of this policy, hazing is defined as willful conduct directed at another student, whether occurring on or off school property, for purposes of initiation or admission to any school-related activity or athletic team.  Students found to have violated this policy will be subject to suspension/expulsion from school and suspension/exclusion from activities/athletic participation depending on the severity of the misconduct per Board Policy.

Non-students who participate or enable the hazing of students may be excluded from attendance at school activities and school athletic events.  District employees, including sponsors and coaches who have knowledge of school hazing but fail to take corrective action will be subject to discipline up to and including termination of District employment.  If hazing occurs, coaches/sponsors must report the incident to school administration immediately.

CONFLICTS BETWEEN ACTIVITIES

Students should make the best choices when participating in activities to avoid conflicts between activities.  This involves good communication, decision-making skills, prioritizing, and long-range goals and aspirations.  However, when a conflict arises between two school-sponsored activities, administrative priority will examine this order or precedence:

1. National contest
2. State contest
3. District contest
4. Conference contest
5. Academic class
6. Interscholastic contest
7. Required (dress rehearsal) practices
8. Regular practices

CARE OF EQUIPMENT

In order to give students a sense of responsibility and an appreciation of their equipment, squad members are to be held accountable for the abuse or loss of it.  The cooperation of all coaches/sponsors is solicited in seeing that members maintain proper care of all equipment.  It is the responsibility of the coach/sponsor to see that members always put away and check in their equipment after contests and practices.  Any equipment lost by a student must be paid for by the student.  Any loss of equipment should be immediately reported to the coach/sponsor.  Do not wait until the end of the season.

Coaches/sponsors are to inform their students not to exchange any equipment (practice or game).  If it is necessary to make an adjustment, then this is to be done through the coaches/sponsors.

Coaches/sponsors shall make clear to the members of their squads that any member of the coaching staff, teachers, principals, or the activities director has the prerogative to command proper use of any school equipment and/or facilities at any time.

No students or athletes are to use the gyms, athletic areas, weight rooms, locker rooms, or showers unless supervised by a coach/sponsor or faculty member.

ALL EQUIPMENT FROM AN ACTIVITY MUST BE TURNED IN AND/OR ALL EQUIPMENT DEBTS FROM AN ACTIVITY/SPORT MUST BE PAID BEFORE THE STUDENT WILL BE PERMITTED TO COMPETE OR PARTICIPATE IN ANOTHER SPORT OR ACTIVITY.

 

ACTIVITY AWARDS

An activity award is a symbol of activity accomplishment, good sportsmanship, and observance of activity policies.  Activity members, cheerleaders, and dance are eligible to earn awards.  No activity member may receive an award in an activity for which he/she is academically ineligible at the completion of the season or if under suspension for an activity violation. Candidates must complete the season’s play; however, this requirement may be waived in cases of physical injury.  No awards will be issued to a student until all equipment for his/her activity is turned in to the coach/sponsor.

 

SUNDAY PRACTICE

Occasionally, a coach/sponsor may have a practice on Sunday afternoon to prepare for a Monday contest.  However, attendance at Sunday practice is not required, and the student will not face consequences for not attending.  However, we do expect the student to communicate with the head coach should he/she need to miss a practice.

CHANGING/QUITTING TEAMS

A student who is out for a sport but who does not finish the season in that sport will not be eligible to start practicing for another sport before the end of the competition in the sport that was dropped unless the coaches of both sports and the activities director give their consent.

UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT

A display of unsportsmanlike conduct or the use of profanity, insubordination, or other behavior unbecoming of an athlete during practice, contest, or while in school apparel will result in disciplinary action.  The coach/sponsor has the responsibility and the authority to take action that will result in what is best for the individual, the team, and the school.  Disciplinary action may range from a verbal warning, counseling, or suspension.  Dismissal from the team may result after the coach has made a recommendation to the athletic director and/or principal.

TRAINING ROOM

The training room is available to all athletes.  Athletes are offered a wide variety of services to help meet the demands of athletic competition.  The following are guidelines to be followed when using the training room. 

1. No student is permitted in this room without the athletic trainer or coach being with him/her. 
2. Only student athletes needing treatment and/or rehabilitation of an athletic injury are allowed in this area. 
3. All taping, bandaging and treatments will be done by the coach or athletic training staff. 
4. Wear appropriate clothing, keeping in mind that we are a coed facility. 

SUPERVISION POLICY

No individual student, team, or activity group shall be permitted to participate in events without being accompanied and supervised by a representative of the school faculty or administrative staff.  Activity sponsors are responsible for supervision of groups while on the bus traveling to and from events, while at the events, and until the students’ rides arrive.  Activity may not occur without school representative supervision.  This includes but is not exclusive to practices, meetings, performances, contests, and bus transportation.  Sponsorship includes the coach/sponsor riding the bus, accompanying the activity, and/or supervising any activity under the sponsorship of a particular department.  Sponsorship may necessitate the coach/sponsor procuring assistance from within his/her own department and/or activity personnel.  It is the responsibility of the activity sponsor to cover his/her events.

 

CONFERENCE AFFILIATION

The Lincoln County R-III School District is a cooperating member of the Gateway Athletic Conference, and, as a member, is committed to adhere to the rules and regulations of the association.  Presently, there are 18 member schools, which are divided into three divisions with each division based upon the population of each individual school.  The division by population is as follows:

North Division 

• Orchard Farm 
• St. Charles 
• ST. Charles West 
• Warrenton 
• Winfield
• Holt 

South Division

• Francis Howell 
• Francis Howell Central 
• Francis Howell North
• Troy Buchanan 
• Liberty
• Zumwalt West

Central Division 

• Zumwalt East 
• Zumwalt North
• Zumwalt South 
• Washington 
• North Point
• Timberland 

SPORTS BY SEASON

FALL SPORTS

Boys Cross Country – Varsity, Junior Varsity

Girls Cross Country – Varsity, Junior Varsity

Football – Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshmen

Girls Volleyball – Varsity, Junior Varsity, C

Softball – Varsity, Junior Varsity, C

Boys Soccer – Varsity, Junior Varsity, C

Girls Golf – Varsity, Junior Varsity

Girls Tennis – Varsity, Junior Varsity

WINTER SPORTS

Boys Basketball – Varsity, Junior Varsity, C

Girls Basketball – Varsity, Junior Varsity, C

Boys Wrestling – Varsity, Junior Varsity, C

Girls Wrestling - Varsity, Junior Varsity, C

 

SPRING SPORTS

Baseball – Varsity, Junior Varsity, C

Girls Soccer – Varsity, Junior Varsity, C

Boys Golf – Varsity, Junior Varsity

Boys Tennis – Varsity, Junior Varsity

Boys Track – Varsity, Junior Varsity

Girls Track – Varsity, Junior Varsity

Boys Volleyball – Varsity, Junior Varsity

Girls Stunt – Varsity, Junior Varsity

 

EXTRACURRICULAR INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES 

Academic Scholar Bowl – Varsity, Junior Varsity  

Fall Cheerleading – Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman

Dance Team – Varsity, Junior Varsity

Speech & Debate – Varsity, Junior Varsity

Theatre - Varsity, Junior Varsity

To find out more about our Extracurricular Interscholastic Activities please visit our Activities Page

 

 

TROJAN ELITE AWARD

You may earn the status of “Trojan Elite” by meeting the following criteria: 

• Participate in 3 sports for all 4 years (Must complete season in good standing)
• Earn at least 8 letters
• Named All-Conference or All-District in at least two sports
• Graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better

In the days of specializing in sports, we wanted to honor individuals that not only participated in multiple sports, but excelled at them while still maintaining a high Grade Point Average.  

MANDATORY DRUG TESTING PROGRAM GUIDELINES

http://troy.k12.mo.us/district/docs/boardregs/policy/section2000-2999.pdf

Consent:

The parent or guardian and the student athlete will be encouraged to attend one District Information Session.  In addition, the student and the parent or guardian will be required to sign a written consent for random testing prior to participating in the athletic program.  Without written consent for the student athlete to be tested, the athlete will not be allowed to participate in any TBHS athletic programs for the remainder of the school year or until which time the student presents a signed consent form.

Selection:

All athletes (including cheerleaders, dance team, choir and marching band members) participating in a given season will be assigned a number by the school district.  These numbers will be placed in a random selection pool by the drug agency and a number of participants equal to 5% of the total seasonal pool will be selected for random testing.  

Testing:

The school district will determine the number of testing dates for each season.  These tests will be conducted monthly and will coincide with the same dates as the current High School Drug Testing Program.  Appropriate steps will be taken to respect the privacy of students, while at the same time preventing falsification of the testing.  Testing procedures shall be conducted according to procedures designed to ensure the integrity of specimens and chain of custody of the specimens.   Test results will remain confidential and will only be released on a need-to-know basis in accordance with applicable law.  

Procedures:

Prior to a student’s participation in the specified athletic activity, the head sponsor will require all participants to turn in a signed consent form before the athletes will be allowed to practice.  

The drug-testing agency will then receive ID numbers randomly allotted to all of the students participating in that season’s activities.  From this list of all athletes, a random selection of 5% per season will be tested per month.  The activities director will then be given the random numbers of the 5% chosen to be drug tested.  The athletes will then be called to the office throughout the morning.

The lab will first run an enzyme multiplied immunoassay technique “EMIT” test. If the 

EMIT test results are positive, the lab will run a “GCMS” test, a more sophisticated drug 

test that is standard in the industry.  If the results from the gas chromatography-

mass spectrometry “ GCMS” test proves to be positive, or in a case where the 

student is found in possession, the student will be responsible for monthly 

random drug screening for the next twelve (12) months.  The time frame for 

these tests will be determined by random selection of a day of the month for 

the next month’s test date until twelve (12) consecutive tests have been 

taken.

All currently available drug tests have the possibility of producing a “false positive.” This means that if a student is taking any over-the-counter prescription medications, the test may produce a positive reading.  In addition, certain foods have been known to produce false-positive results.  Consequently, prior to the test, the student should disclose to the school administrator and the testing center any such medications that the student is taking.  If the student does not disclose such information prior to testing and a positive test results, the student shall provide such information subsequent to testing in order to satisfactorily explain a positive result.  A subsequent test shall be given if such information is not deemed satisfactory. 

The laboratory will also test the sample for adulterants and forensically identify nitrite adulteration of the urine sample. The sample shall be tested for nitrite, pH, creatinine and specific gravity.  If laboratory results indicate a sample has been adulterated in any manner, a subsequent test shall be given.  If the subsequent test again shows the sample has been adulterated, the test shall be considered positive. 

Compliance with Evaluation 

If within the findings of the assessment, regular counseling through a licensed drug and/or alcohol abuse agency is recommended, the student must enroll and participate. 

Failure to Comply 

• Initial Evaluation/Testing - Failure to submit to evaluation/testing within the required twenty-four (24) hour time frame may result in being suspended from extracurricular activities. 
• Assessment and/or Treatment Plan - Failure to submit to drug abuse assessment and its prescribed treatment plan within 10 days may result in being suspended from extra-curricular activities. 

Payment for Testing 

The Lincoln County R-III School District will pay for the testing done at its request.  Any additional, independent tests from a state-licensed, accredited facility submitted by the student or custodial parent/guardian will not be paid for by the District.  In addition, the District will not be responsible for the cost of any counseling or subsequent treatment.

Should the student refuse to take the test, the school district will automatically consider the test positive.

If a student cannot give a sample, (i.e., has just used the bathroom before notification), he/she will need to remain supervised by the collector, the contact person, or another assigned individual.  The student will be allowed to drink water or other fluids (up to 40 fluid oz.) until he/she feels able to produce a specimen.

The test results are strictly confidential and will be disclosed only to the activities director and administrators on a need-to-know basis.  If any test of a student is verified to be "positive," the activities director will advise the student and the student's parent or guardian in writing and will inform them of the type of substance that the test disclosed.  To prevent "false-positive" results, the student must, prior to the test, disclose to the testing agency any medications that might in any way skew the results.  This will be done by means of the student privately writing down medications that are being taken.  This information will then be given to the testing agency.  If the verified positive test is not satisfactorily explained, the activities director will consult with the student and the student’s parent or guardian concerning the nature and extent of the problem, and he/she will automatically be placed in the existing Troy Buchanan High School drug program.  This 12-month program will provide monthly drug screenings as well as educational opportunities to learn the effects of drug usage.

If a student tests positive, he/she will be suspended from competition for 10 school days.  If a student tests positive a second time, they will be suspended from play and practice for 180 days.  After a student has tested positive and has been suspended from competition for 10 school days, he/she will be eligible for play during the time between the end of the 10-day suspension and the next available drug testing date.  

These random drug tests will be administered monthly during the fall, winter, and spring sport seasons.  Because the athletes are chosen in a lottery-style selection process, it is possible that a student could be selected randomly more than once, although the chances are statistically improbable.