[sprucepinetiger]

They may leave for many reasons,some leave on rumors alone. Some leave because coach already has said who will be getting playing time next year. Some are smart enough to see the writing on the wall,so to speak. When principals sit by and let wrong doings take place and he refuses to take action,because coach is his friend and they have a history,people leave. My question is, is a principal sworn to take the side of his teacher,even when they know in their heart they are wrong for the kids,the school,and the community?

Well, I don't know anything about the situation your talking about but I will say this. If that is the reason they're leaving Valley for Pike Central, they might be jumping from the frying pan into the fire.