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Federal government shutdown sidelines football, other activities at schools for military families
Extracurricular sports are suspended at military high schools during the federal shutdown, affecting multiple teams and risking the fall season, officials said.
- On Friday, football teams at Fort Campbell High School and Fort Knox High School were sidelined by the federal government shutdown, and Fort Campbell's game against Trigg County High School was rescheduled for October 30, 2025.
- DoDEA said this week that classrooms remain open but extracurriculars are suspended after a lapse in appropriations following September 30, 2025 triggered the pause.
- Several sports programs at Fort Campbell are on hold, affecting boys soccer, cross country, girls tennis, and the girls volleyball team with an 11-2 record.
- Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell wrote to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Friday seeking to allow athletics, but the Department of Defense said extracurriculars remain paused during the shutdown.
- Parents and players say they're concerned the shutdown could drag on and affect Fort Campbell High School's season, while as of Oct 3, 2025 officials warn impacts and furloughs will grow.
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