In a concerted effort to tackle a growing issue that is plaguing educational institutions nationwide, the Apollo Conference, which includes high schools from Mattoon, Effingham, Charleston, Mt. Zion, Taylorville, and Mahomet-Seymour, has taken a firm stance against vaping. The league has voiced its concerns, stating that the use of vapes undermines the core values of health, fitness, and sportsmanship they strive to instill in their athletes.

Effingham High School Principal Kurt Roberts has observed this problem for some time, noting a significant increase in the past five years. Alarmingly, even student-athletes have become entangled in this issue, being caught with vaping devices on school grounds.