Idaho Post Falls High Football Players Suspended Amid Airsoft Photo Protests

Several Post Falls High School football players were suspended for ten days and removed from the team after a photo surfaced showing two students aiming airsoft guns at a third student dressed in rival school apparel. Although the Post Falls Police Department found no laws were broken, the school district cited its policy prohibiting weapons, including simulated ones, on campus to justify the suspensions and a one-year ban from athletics. This disciplinary action sparked protests from students and parents who argued the punishment was too harsh, especially for seniors hoping to attract college attention. The school board emphasized its discretion in the matter and noted federal privacy laws prevent disclosure of specific disciplinary details. Community opinions remain divided, with some supporting accountability while others view the incident as harmless fun. The case highlights tensions between school safety concerns amid national worries about school violence and the rights and futures of student-athletes.