MCPS believes participation in interscholastic athletics supports the overall mission of the school district to ensure that every student will have the academic, creative problem solving, and social-emotional skills to be successful in college and career. The MCPS philosophy of interscholastic athletics is founded in our vision, mission, purpose, and R.A.I.S.E. core values, which were established in July 2017. Vision We promote academic achievement, athletic excellence, positive sportsmanship, and upstanding citizenship by providing the greatest education-based interscholastic athletics program. Mission Every student will attain the mental, moral, physical, and social-emotional skills to excel in the classroom, community, and the realm of competition. Purpose To provide an innovative education-based interscholastic athletics program that maximizes diverse participation through a commitment to equity and access. Core Values (R.A.I.S.E.) Respect & Sportsmanship Academic Excellence Integrity & Character Spirited & Safe Competition Equity & Access MCPS Athletics Status - Current May 28, 2021: Community Update 28 de mayo de 2021: actualizacion de la comunidad Registration for the Fall 2021 High School Athletics Season Beginning July 12, parent/guardians can register their student-athletes for athletics using ParentVue. Information regarding middle school athletics registration can be found here. Below are some helpful resources to assist parents/guardians with the on-line registration process and with securing a physical evaluation prior to the first day of fall season tryouts, August 11, 2021. ParentVue Guide - A "Quick Guide to ParentVue for Athletics" for parents/guardians when registering their students for athletics. ParentVue Guide - A "How to Guide" for parents/guardians for Getting Started with ParentVUE.pdf Care for Kids - A health care program that provides access to health care services for uninsured children in Montgomery County. Clinics for Sports Physicals - an annual list released by MCPS Athletics, pricing is subject to change