NFHS Resources

NFHS Spring Sports Officials Appreciation Week - April 6-12, 2025!

Thank you to all schools that participated in the NFHS Spring Sports Officials Appreciation Week! We encourage student-athletes, coaches, and parents to show support to our officials all year-round. 

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Feel free to email any outstanding examples to Donna Pappas at dpappas@nfhs.org so the NFHS can maintain their library. If a school celebrates officials’ appreciation weeks at other times of the year, let NFHS know so that they can showcase it.  

CONTACT:
Dana Marie Pappas, CAA

dpappas@nfhs.org
Director of Officiating Services, NFHS


NFHS Voice

High School Sports Fans: Simmer Down or Sit Down - Jan. 22, 2025

NFHS High School Today 

Authority of an Official: How Far Does It Extend? - Jan. 21, 2025


#BenchBadBehavior

When fans, coaches, and parents act poorly at high school athletic events, we ALL lose. Especially our students. 

Enough is enough. Let's all #BenchBadBehavior for good! 

Join the NFHS and the NHIAA in emphasizing this urgent message all year long! Learn more at BenchBadBehvavior.com.

Download the Bench Bad Behavior Toolkit to spread the message at your school! Find Social Posts, Videos, and other resources at this link.


NFHS Winter Sports Officials Appreciation Week - January 12-18, 2025! 

Milford Indoor Track & Field Milford and Merrimack Valley Girls Basketball
Souhegan and Milford Boys Basketball
Milford and Merrimack Valley Girls Basketball
Milford Spirit Winnisquam Regional Girls Basketball Winnisquam Regional Girls Basketball

Check out the NHIAA schools that participated in the NFHS Winter Sports Officials Appreciation Week! Recognizing and appreciating officials may seem like a “little thing” but it goes a long way and, encourage schools to thank their officials all season long – not just during a special week.Schools, please post your initiatives on social media and tag the NFHS on the following social media platforms:

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Feel free to email any outstanding examples to Donna Pappas at dpappas@nfhs.org so the NFHS can maintain their library. If a school celebrates officials’ appreciation weeks at other times of the year, let NFHS know so that they can showcase it.  

CONTACT:
Dana Marie Pappas, CAA

dpappas@nfhs.org
Director of Officiating Services, NFHS