Pyramid Night & New Stadium Security Procedures

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Community Update: Woodson Pyramid Night & New Stadium Security Procedures

We are thrilled to welcome our entire community this Thursday for Pyramid Night! The festivities will begin with our annual Cav Carnival, followed by the tradition of the field run prior to the football game. We are also honored to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for our brand-new scoreboard. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, we are introducing several important security updates this season, including the implementation of weapons screenings at all stadium entrances.

To facilitate these enhancements, we have updated our entry and exit policies. We want to ensure our community is fully informed of these protocols before joining us for what promises to be a wonderful celebration of school spirit. Thank you for your cooperation and support as we implement these vital safety measures.

Key Policy Changes

  • Stadium Entrances: Attendees may enter the stadium via the main entrance near the parking lot or the Frost Middle School entrance.
  • Screening & Re-entry: Screenings will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the start of the Cav Carnival. Please note that once you have entered the stadium, re-entry is not permitted. Concessions will be available for purchase, and water stations will be provided throughout the carnival.
  • Student Supervision: All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult. Due to the "no re-entry" policy, students may not leave the stadium to meet parents, and parents will not be able to enter briefly just to check on students.
  • Entry Cutoff: For security purposes, entry to the stadium is only permitted until the end of halftime. No further entry will be allowed after this time.
  • Screening Process: Our screening is non-intrusive. If a guest does not pass the initial screening, they will be asked to return any prohibited items to their vehicle before being re-screened. Small items like keys and stadium seats can be passed around the towers during the process.

Prohibited Items

The following items are strictly prohibited inside the stadium:

  • Standard bags (backpacks, purses, fanny packs, and tote bags)
  • Outside food and beverages
  • Sporting equipment (balls, bats, sticks, etc.)
  • Any item prohibited by FCPS policy or deemed a safety concern by staff

Approved Bags

  • Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags (no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”)
  • Small clutch bags (no larger than 6.5” x 4.5”)
  • Medical and diaper bags permitted but subject to inspection

Be Informed; Stay Involved!