Beginning this fall, K-12 students in Audubon Community Schools will receive free activity tickets to all Wheelers’ extracurricular activities. This three-year initiative, modeled after similar programs in other districts, aims to enhance student participation and community engagement. It was made possible thanks to generous donations from AMVC, Audubon State Bank, and Dr. Daryl and Nancy Olsen. School Board President Mark Nissen says, “This is a win-win for all involved. All our students will benefit from having an easier time getting to games. Our athletes will appreciate having more support from their classmates. And of course it makes attending events easier for our families to afford. Overall, it continues to bring our community together, and we’re excited to see it happen.” Schools typically don’t make money through admission fees, as those revenues are used to offset the cost of hosting events, such as payment for officials or facility cleaning. The donation, valued at $45,000 over three years, offsets the rising costs of hosting home events. Free activity tickets will be available via Bound for all students starting in the 2024-2025 school year, with the program expected to continue through the 2026-2027 school year.
