Athletics

Middle School Teams

The Middle School Athletics program is centered on the idea that students should have the opportunity to experience nearly every sport offered in the Upper School and to have a healthy learning experience.

Choices & Chances

Menlo Middle School offers both a high level of competition and a wide array of sports for students to choose from.

Across four seasons spanning the academic year, there are over 40 interscholastic teams and additional instructional courses. Because the Middle School Athletics program serves as our Physical Education Program, 100% of students participate and teams practice during the school day.

Middle School Athletics FAQs

Sports Offered by Season

Fall

Cross Country
Flag Football
Girls’ Lacrosse
Swimming
Tennis (PE Class)
Wellness Class

Late-Fall

Boys’ Basketball
Girls Soccer
Tennis (PE Class)
Water Polo
Wellness Class

Winter

Girls’ Basketball
Boys’ Soccer
Tennis (PE Class)
Water Polo
Wellness Class

Spring

Baseball
Boys’ Lacrosse
Tennis (Season)
Track
Girls’ Volleyball
Water Polo
Wellness Class

Middle School Athletic Teams

Baseball

Boys’ Basketball

Middle School Girls VA Basketball team photo

Girls’ Basketball

Cross Country

Flag Football

Boys’ Lacrosse

Girls’ Lacrosse

Boys’ Soccer

Girls’ Soccer

Swimming

Tennis

Track

Volleyball

Water Polo

Middle School Athletics
Frequently Asked Questions

Students sign up for each quarter of sports during one of our PE block periods. Generally, students sign up for the next quarter of sports approximately 6 weeks before the next quarter begins. We want our students to hear from the coaches and to have the opportunity to think through their decisions before making their choice. We generally give a five-day window to make a change if a student needs to switch their decision. This gives students the opportunity to discuss their decision with their parents and to make sure they can fully participate in the sport. Information on all sports will be published in our zip notes prior to the sign-up date.

Students are expected to commit to the sport once they have signed up for the sport. The athletic director turns in rosters to the league immediately after sign-ups. All practices are during the school day. Students need to be at all practices unless they are ill or have a pre-approved academic meeting with a teacher. Students should plan to attend all scheduled games. The only reason a student should miss a game is because of illness. Club practices and outside activities need to be scheduled around school games. If a student has to miss a game, it needs to be approved by the coach and Athletic Director. Consequences for missing a game or practice may include sitting for a game or part of a game. If a student misses multiple games, there will be a meeting with the Athletic Director and coach.

Please use the 24-hour rule after a game or practice before contacting a coach. We realize that it is not always easy for a middle-school player to approach a coach, but we encourage our student-athletes to talk with the coaches about their position and place on the team. Parents should contact the coach and ask for a meeting. Please make sure it is centered on your child’s experience and not on strategies or other players on the team.

The School will provide transportation to all weekday away games that are scheduled to start before 5:00 pm. Parents will provide transportation to games that are played during the evening and weekends. The School will help provide resources for students who do not have transportation to games. Some students who live out of the immediate area will go to the house of a teammate to study or relax before a scheduled evening game.

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The Middle School Athletics program is centered on the idea that students should have the opportunity to experience nearly every sport offered at the Upper School and to have a healthy learning experience.

Middle School Athletics FAQs

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Choices & Chances

Menlo Middle School offers both a high level of competition and a wide array of sports for students to choose from.

Sports Offered by Season