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Bag Guidelines for Ticketed High School Athletic Events

The safety of our students, their families, our faculty, and community remains a top priority for our district. In coordination with neighboring St. Charles County districts, WSD is implementing new bag guidelines to help enhance safety and security at ticketed high school athletic events.

Beginning in August 2026, guests will be asked to follow the District’s new bag guidelines (outlined below). 

These guidelines will feel familiar to many, as they are comparable to those mandated at many collegiate and professional athletic events. 

Neighboring school districts in St. Charles County, including the City of St. Charles, Fort Zumwalt, Francis Howell, and Orchard Farm, have implemented comparable bag guidelines for ticketed high school athletic events in a coordinated effort to strengthen community safety and security. 

Approved bags include:

  • Diaper bags and medically necessary items (may be subject to search)

  • Clear plastic or vinyl bags no larger than 12” x 6” by 12”

  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags
  • Small clutch bags that are no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”

Bags that do not meet the criteria listed above are not allowed.

  • Examples of unapproved bags include:

  • Purses larger than a clutch bag

  • Briefcases
  • Backpacks
  • Belt bags, crossbodies, or fanny packs
  • Cinch or drawstring bags
  • Computer or camera bags

Guests carrying an unapproved bag will not be allowed entry to the facility. All bags are subject to search at the discretion of WSD staff.

Have questions about the bag guidelines? 

Please contact Janell Mueller, executive director of operations, or refer to our FAQs. 

Bag Guidelines FAQs