 Why are Interschool Elastic Sports called the last classroom of the day? Because they teach students important life lessons like teamwork, accountability, and perseverance. School sports are so much more than a game. They're about developing the whole person. That's why they're an essential part of every student's education. Encourage your student to participate in the last classroom of the day. Interschool Elastic Sports in Iowa. This message presented by the IHSAA and the Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association.