Piscataway Tightens Security for Friday’s Football Season Opener

PISCATAWAY, NJ – With safety and security on the minds of Piscataway High School officials, Superintendent Dr. Frank Ranelli announced enhanced procedures for football fans to follow when they attend the Chiefs season opener against Manalapan on Friday.

The new measures follow steps taken last season after several incidents occurred during home games that prompted security reviews by police and the school district.

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Ranelli said the following protocols will be in effect for all home varsity football games:

• Parking will be allowed in all parking lots, EXCEPT the bus loop. Loitering/tailgating in the parking lots is not permitted.
• We will utilize one ticket booth entrance located by the Susan B. Anthony building main office.
• Piscataway students will sign in to the game through our Genesis portal in a separate student entrance line near the ticket booth.
• We will be utilizing metal detector devices on all spectators entering the gate.
• No backpacks/bags will be allowed into the game.
• Any demonstrated necessary bags (diaper bags, medical apparatus, etc.) will be scanned with a handheld metal detector.
• No one will be permitted to loiter on school grounds outside the gate of the game.
• Spectators are expected to be in the stands except for using the restroom or concessions.
• The bus loop area outside the “G Wing” will be blocked off to all cars/traffic throughout the entire event – including after the game is over.
• Smoking/vaping of any kind is prohibited by law on school grounds at any time.
• Non-service animals are not permitted on school grounds at any time.
• All games will begin at 6:00 PM at Kenny Armwood Stadium. Please arrive earlier than normal to allow for any extended time entering the game.

The Piscataway Chiefs are 3-2 against Manalapan.

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