We are excited to announce the addition of Varsity Game Day Cheer as a new athletic program at the high school beginning in the Fall 2026 season.

 Game Day Cheer is one of the fastest-growing interscholastic cheerleading formats in New York State and across the country. Recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA), Game Day Cheer emphasizes school spirit, crowd engagement, athleticism, teamwork, and sideline performance in a competitive setting.

 According to NYSPHSAA, Game Day Cheerleading is designed to “showcase the skills traditionally used on the sidelines during athletic events while emphasizing crowd-leading ability, school spirit, and overall game-day atmosphere.” Teams perform routines that include band chants, situational sidelines, crowd-leading cheers, and fight songs while incorporating stunts, tumbling, jumps, and motions.

 The introduction of this varsity program will provide student-athletes with an exciting new opportunity to represent John Jay, develop leadership skills, and compete in a rapidly expanding sport at the sectional and state levels.

 We are proud to continue expanding opportunities for students through athletics and extracurricular involvement, and we look forward to building a competitive and spirited Game Day Cheer program that reflects the pride and energy of the John Jay Community.

 We will be hosting a Game-Day Cheer interest meeting on Wednesday, June 3 @ 3PM in the Health Room at the High School.  Interested students in grades 7-12 are encouraged to attend.