NFHS CEO Karissa Niehoff says the people officiating high school sports are community members just like the fans in the stands. During the day, the individuals officiating high school sports are schoolteachers, accountants and police officers. They officiate as a hobby or a second job, and they do it because they love these games and want to provide opportunities for students to participate in sports. Above all, they deserve to be treated with respect.
High School Officials are People