LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – The Lansing School District has decided to cancel fall sports, according to a statement sent to News 10.

Superintendent Sam Sinicropi said this announcement includes the cancellation of band and cheerleading.

“Along with formally submitting our plan for Lansing, we are also announcing the cancellation of all fall extra-curricular school activities until further notice, and that includes all sports, band, and cheerleading,” said superintendent Sam Sinicropi. “I know how disappointing the cancellation of sports and extra-curricular activities may be for students, coaches and parents, but the school district must make decisions moving forward that makes safety our top priority. Unlike college and professional sports where decisions are driven by money, our decisions about sports and extracurricular activities must be made with safety as our defining factor. We initially were optimistic and had a timetable and protocols ready for the safe return to school including sports and extracurricular activities, but at this moment we made the tough decision to cancel until further notice to be safe.”

The Lansing School District Board of Education is currently holding a meeting with more details expected to be released.

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