Athletics Information

The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) middle school interscholastic athletics

program is a planned extension of the physical education instructional and intramural

programs for students in grades 7 and 8. Although the athletics program offers a higher

level of competition, its primary purpose is to provide the opportunity for advanced skill

development for all students with interests and/or talents in athletics.

Middle school schedules can be found here. Middle school students may only attend their

local school's home athletic contests. Middle school students may only attend away

contests if accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Registration for middle school athletics will be conducted through the ParentVUE Portal.

The ParentVUE online registration portal, available in English and Spanish, incorporates all

required paper forms and documents into an internet-based platform that can be accessed

using a secure ParentVUE Portal login. Parents/guardians are also able to scan and upload

their student's physical, as part of the registration process.

Fall registration for coed cross country or boys' and girls' softball opens August 11, 2025, at 12:00 noon.
Winter registration for boys' or girls' basketball opens October 27, 2025, at 12:00 noon
Spring registration for boys' or girls' soccer opens January 26, 2026, at 12:00 noon

Students should complete their pre-participation physical (MCPS Form SR-8) so that the

medical eligibility form (the last page) is ready for online submission via the ParentVue

Portal or for email submission to the local school Athletic Coordinator (John Gordon) , prior

to tryouts/practices. This form is valid for two years from the date of the exam and covers

participation for all sports within that time period. This form must be completed and/or on file

before a student-athlete can participate.