The Fayette school district is asking parents to keep control of their kids at football and softball games, and has new rules in place.

A letter to parents on Friday said that during home softball games, students should not be on the football field, in the football bleachers, on the practice football field, or by the batting cages for any reason.

During home football games, students should not be on the softball field, on the practice football field, up on the hill behind the football field, or in the parking lot. 

In addition, all spectators, including middle and high school students should either be in the stands or at the concession stand. Middle school students must either be sitting with a parent/guardian or in the designated MS student section. All elementary students should be accompanied by and supervised by a parent/guardian at all times.

The letter added that only service animals are allowed at extracurricular events.

Superintendent Brent Doolin told this newspaper on Friday afternoon that the email was in response to issues at the home football game on September 6.

A threat was allegedly overheard and law enforcement were called to the game. The supposed threat was not deemed legitimate, according to local law enforcement, and no arrests were made.

“Safety issues and behavior misconduct were the main issues and we wanted to be proactive in addressing those concerns to maintain a safe and positive environment for everyone that attends our extra-curricular activities,” Doolin said Friday afternoon, prior to Fayette’s home football game versus Westran.

If students are found causing issues, Doolin said they will be instructed to go sit with their parents or given assistance in finding their parents. Students causing major disruptions or being unsafe will be asked to leave. 

He explained that further disciplinary action in school, such as detentions or suspensions are reserved for major offenses, such as bringing alcohol into a game.