We received a letter from Principal Karafiol regarding the persistent use of the LVHS campus by pet owners despite clearly posted rules that pets are not allowed on the property. The letter, embedded above, reads:
Dear Neighbors,
We at Lake View High School value your partnership and support, and as part of that partnership, we’re happy to share our turf field with community members and groups when the field is not being used by Physical Education Classes, athletics teams, or other LVHS events.
Recently, it’s come to our attention that some community members are bringing dogs onto the field to play. As a dog owner myself, I understand that dogs need to run around and open spaces to run around in. However, our turf field is not open to pets, for several reasons:
- Dog claws can tear up the field surface, particularly if the dogs are running and playing.
- Animal waste (even if picked up immediately) contaminates the field surface, potentially exposing our
young people to germs and disease. - Animal waste that is not picked up attracts rodents and creates unsanitary conditions for students and
athletes, as well as for other community members using the field.
So that we can all enjoy this tremendous community resource for years to come, please keep all pets off the
turf field, the playground area, and the other fenced-off spaces belonging to Lake View High School.
Sincerely,
Paul J. Karafiol, Ed. D.
Principal
