Prior to the announcement, Waunakee activities director Aaron May sent out a release about Friday’s Madison Memorial at Waunakee football game that said: “Masks are required of all people when inside (Waunakee school district) facilities. For football that includes: press box, concession stand, locker rooms, training room, ticket booths.”
Other schools make plans
Here’s a sampling of what other area activities and athletic directors (including from outside Dane County) said or wrote in emails Tuesday:
Lodi’s Sue Meffert: “At this point, Lodi is not masking, except when riding buses in order to follow the federal mandate. Once we return to school, masks are recommended, but not required.”
“Portage’s Ed Carlson: “In Portage we go by the CDC County Metric. Currently we are RED COUNTY’ in ‘HIGH’ community spread. During this situation, masks are required at all PHS indoor events. For the middle school, the metric is "ORANGE" and for elementary facilities, masks are currently required until further notice.”
Columbus’ Jay Freerking: “Columbus School District has a mask requirement starting on Aug. 23, 2021. The requirement includes practices and games/events. All students, staff, and visitors are required to wear masks when they are in any district building. During our activities all coaches/advisors, players, officials, event workers, and spectators will be required to wear masks while inside the buildings. This includes both practices and games/events.”