Sports are a big part of a number of high school athletes’ lives. Whether they are playing to stay in shape, working for a scholarship, or just having fun, between games and practices, it can eat up a lot of time. Tracy Jackson is the mother of two students in the Moore Public School district and she says that while she loves sports, she knows that they have to keep their priorities in order.

“I think it is important to prioritize their activities and sports,” she said. “The first is by
making the grades. Then wanting them to love the game and have fun. I also tell them that you can always be better. If you want to be a varsity cheerleader or the top team goalkeeper, remember someone else wants that spot too and you can’t stop working to be better. Nothing is just given to you. Last you will never quit.”

Tracy’s daughter, Ava, is a junior at Moore High School. She has been on the varsity cheer team for three years, STUNT for three years, is the junior class vice president, involved in the National Honor Society, Student Council, and Moore Love. Ethan is in the sixth grade at Timber Creek Elementary. He is the Student Council Vice President, is involved in safety patrol, plays on the Little Lions football team, and is the goalkeeper with NYSA’s Competitive team.

Having two kids playing sports can be tough, but Tracy, who is the vice president of the Moore high school cheer booster club, makes sure that someone is at each game to support them.

“To stay involved with Ava and Ethan’s athletics, I make sure they have at least one of us at every game or competition. I like to say that I am their biggest and loudest fan.”

As a graduate of Moore High School, Jackson is proud to have her kids be a part of a great school district.

“We are very fortunate to live in the Moore Public School district,” she stated. “Timber Creek Elementary and Moore high school are perfect for them. It is a larger school district, but because of the tight-knit community, you get the small-town feel. It also helps that we have one of the best superintendents.”