(7-31-26) Nick Langhals, the Jennings superintendent and Todd Hoehn, the athletic director, issued a letter Thursday to parents and students of Ft. Jennings High Schools stating students would not be allowed to play sports at neighboring districts.

In a Lima News story…Rob Andrews said that his son is one of several Ft. Jennings students who were interested in playing football at Delphos Jefferson this fall and they were disappointed by the superintendent’s decision.

Letter from the School District

Jennings Local Schools appreciates the feedback, conversations, and passion our community has shown regarding the Student Athlete Mobility (SAM) Act. We understand this topic is important to our students, families, and supporters of Musketeer athletics.

The Board of Education and Administration have carefully considered this issue with the responsibility of protecting opportunities for all Jennings Local student-athletes while supporting the long-term success and sustainability of our Musketeer athletic programs.

Please review the attached fact sheet for additional information regarding the factors and considerations that guided this decision.

Thank you for your continued support of Jennings Local Schools and our student-athletes.

The SAM Act