Middle School Athletics

The current fee is $10 and $5 for students with qualifying household income (formerly known as free/reduced).  Students will need a current sports physical prior to participation:  please make an appointment with your physician or visit one of our SPPS Health Start Clinics.

7th and 8th grade students who meet certain criteria may be selected to try out for a team at their area high school. The initial conversation for such participation begins with the middle school athletic director (see link to flow-chart). Athletic directors, parents, and coaches will determine together if a student has the skill set and maturity level required to participate at the high school level.  Families will need to arrange transportation to/from the high school for practices, competitions, and other events. Regular high school activity fees will apply.  

The middle school athletic director will assist in connecting parents and/or student-athletes with the appropriate high school athletic director for this process. 

7th and 8th grade participation at the high school level requires the middle school principal and/or middle school athletic director's approval to ensure the student is meeting academic and behavioral expectations on a day-to-day basis in the middle school classroom and events.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETES COMPETING IN HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL SPORTS