Morgan Park High School students to walk out after football team staff changes

SPORTS Morgan Park High School students to walk out after football team staff changes Morgan Park High School students are expected to walk out of class Tuesday over staffing changes to the football team. By Naomi Ruchim Tuesday, November 10, 2026 11:46AM Share CHICAGO (WLS) -- Morgan Park High School students are expected to walk out of class Tuesday over staffing changes to the football team and an early end to the football season. Some parents said the players thought they had another game this weekend. Then came an email saying there wouldn't even be another practice and now students are planning to walk out. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch The Mustangs lost to Providence in the state playoffs Saturday, but the players had been getting ready for the Prep Bowl, an optional tournament after the season. The principal told football families the team couldn't take part because of the change in leadership. The school said the athletic director will follow up in the coming days about returning equipment. Morgan Park High School students to walk out after football team staff changes 14 minutes ago Evanston Township HS mourning student killed in Deerfield crash involving Chicago Tribune box truck 1 hour ago Home invasion, sex assault survivor says it took CPD 4 hours to arrive: 'I did not feel protected' In an email, the principal said coach Chris James had told players and families this would be his last season at Morgan Park and that he'd accepted another coaching job. But in a post on social media, James said he never resigned or accepted another job. He said the school asked him to turn in his keys and relieved him of his duties. One parent told ABC7 the way this happened left players and coaches without a chance to wrap up the season together. She said families want to know how the decision was made and why it came so abruptly. That parent said the walkout is planned for about 10:45 a.m. and parents are in full support and plan to join students when they walk out. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics SPORTS CHICAGO MORGAN PARK HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Watch Live ON NOW ETHS mourning student killed in crash involving Chicago Tribune truck 1 hour ago Home invasion, sex assault survivor says it took CPD 4 hours to arrive Local father dies shortly after ICE's deportation process to Pakistan University of Mississippi officials condemn alleged racist taunts in doorbell video 19 minutes ago Chicago family asks Trump admin. to reconsider mom's deportation Bill Belichick's ex-girlfriend Jordon Hudson sues over Ring cam video Suburban police seek help IDing owner of coat found with human remains ICE to allow local mom's release on bond after 15 months in custody