When a student enters El Dorado Middle School, there are a number of extra-curricular activities that become available to them. Many of these activities focus on the development of students as productive and involved members of society.

Seventh and eighth grade boys and girls in El Dorado Middle School are permitted to participate in the Interscholastic Athletic Program. The programs include 7th and 8th grade basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, soccer, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling.

An EMS student is considered ineligible if they have an F for two consecutive weeks in the same class. The student will be placed on a probationary list during the first week, and that student will have the opportunity to raise their grade prior to grades being checked for the next week. If a student brings their grade up to a passing level during the probationary week, they will be eligible to participate the following week. A student will be considered ineligible if they are failing the same class for the second consecutive week. If a student is ineligible, the student will not be eligible to participate in any competitions during the following week. Once they are able to bring their grade up to a passing level, they will then be allowed to participate on an EMS team.

If a student does not pass the required five new classes in a semester, then the student will not be eligible for the next semester. (KSHSAA Rule 13, Article 3 of the KSHSAA Handbook)

Before any 7th or 8th grade student may participate for any interscholastic sport or participate in cheerleading, they must have a physical examination performed by a medical physician or a chiropractor. The athlete must have a signed statement from the doctor filed with the director of Middle School athletics stating that the student is physically fit. Physicals must be completed each academic year.  Athletic Physical Form