Only varsity letters are presented to students. Participants in activities in district-sponsored activities are eligible to receive varsity letters. The head coach/director in each activity determines the criteria used in determining how a letter is earned.

Seventh, eighth, and ninth grade students can earn a varsity letter if they are a member of a varsity team and meet the criteria established to earn a varsity letter. Participation certificates are given to students who participate but do not letter (at the coach's/director's discretion).

Fine Arts Letter
The fine arts letter may be earned by students who participate in band, choir, debate, drama, orchestra, publications, speech, and student congress. Students will receive a letter patch for the first year letter award; additional pins and bars may be awarded for subsequent years and honors (at the coach's/director's discretion).

Athletic Letter
An athletic letter patch will be awarded to students satisfying the letter criteria established by each program coach/director. General requirements for earning an athletic letter may include:

• acceptable academic record
• good training practices and faithful attendance
• not in violation of the drug and alcohol rules established by NDHSAA and WFPS
• recommended by the coach
• finish the season in good standing (exception for injuries)

Varsity Letter Awards

• First year: certificate and letter patch
• Second year: certificate
• Third year and beyond: awards to be determined by administration at each school

Additional Awards
Special individual and/or team awards may be presented to students in varsity activities. The awards and criteria for them will be established and maintained by administration, coaches, and staff at each school.