Middle School Athletics & Activities

Nathan Sherwood

Assistant Principal/Athletics & Activities Director

Nathan Sherwood
316-322-4820
nasherwood@usd490.org

Athletics

Activities

Clubs and Interscholastic Sports

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.

Scholarship/Eligibility Rule

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)

Physical Examinations

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

#PartOfThePride Commitment

El Dorado Public Schools has a code of expectations for all coaches, parents/guardians, athletes, staff, and community members participating in all athletic/activity experiences. Your PART in adhering to the following obligations as a parent/guardian/guest at athletic events and as a member of our community is appreciated and necessary to promote PRIDE for every person participating.

As a student athlete/participant, my #PartOfThePride includes:

  • Making athletics and activities a positive experience for everyone involved (participants, coaches, officials, and spectators)

  • Learning and adhering to the policies of the school district, school, and program

  • Doing my best to understand and appreciate the rules of the contest

  • Communicating with my teammates, coaches, fans, referees, and administrators in an appropriate manner

  • Demonstrating sportsmanlike conduct towards all officials, coaches, players, parents, staff members, and community members in all environments (practice, games, concerts, social media, emails, phone calls, etc.)

  • Engaging in a safe and healthy environment that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol

  • Honoring the decision and authority of officials during competitions

  • Respecting the property and equipment used at any sports or school facility

  • Showing appreciation for good effort in both victory and defeat

As a coach/sponsor, my #PartOfThePride includes:

  • Making athletics and activities a positive experience for everyone involved (participants, coaches, officials, and spectators)

  • Learning and adhering to the policies of the school district, school, and program

  • Teaching and appreciating the rules of the contest

  • Communicating with all stakeholders (coaches, athletes, referees, parents, administrators) in an appropriate manner

  • Modeling good sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy to all stakeholders

  • Providing a safe and healthy environment that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol

  • Honoring the decision and authority of officials before, during, and after competitions

  • Respecting the property and equipment used at any sports or school facility

  • Promoting appreciation for good effort in both victory and defeat

  • Emphasizing the positive accomplishments and everyday growth

As a parent/guardian, my #PartOfThePride includes:

  • Making athletics and activities a positive experience for everyone involved (participants, coaches, officials, and spectators)

  • Learning and adhering to the policies of the school district, school, and program

  • Helping my child learn that success is measured by the development of skills, not by winning, losing, or playing time

  • Communicating with the coach in an appropriate way when I have a concern regarding my child, and waiting an appropriate 24 hours after competition to communicate with the coach

  • Supporting sportsmanlike conduct towards all officials, coaches, players, parents, staff members, or community members in all environments (practice, games, concerts, social media, emails, phone calls, etc.)

  • Reinforcing the district’s substance abuse policies by refraining from use of alcohol/other drugs before or during contests

  • Teaching my child to respect the decisions of administrators, coaches, and officials by positively modeling this behavior

  • Respecting the property and equipment used at any sports or school facility

  • Refraining from overcoaching or ridiculing my child or other players during games

  • Placing the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of my personal desire to win

As a spectator/fan, my #PartOfThePride includes:

  • Making athletics and activities a positive experience for everyone involved (participants, coaches, officials, and spectators)

  • Supporting sportsmanlike conduct with all officials, coaches, players, parents, staff members, or community members in all environments (practice, games, concerts, social media, emails, phone calls, etc.)

  • Whispering criticisms but shouting praises from the stands towards all participants, coaches, officials, and other spectators

  • Reinforcing the district’s substance abuse policies by refraining from use of alcohol/other drugs before or during contests

  • Respecting the property and equipment used at any sports or school facility

In the event an individual fails to adhere to and uphold their #PartOfThePride, the school administration and school district reserve the right to impose sanctions including disciplinary action that may include, but is not limited to, temporary and/or permanent removal from the activity and expulsion from all future events.

BOE Approved 7/10/23

Patriot League Admission Charges and Rules

All students K - 12 will be charged $3.00 to enter a game, unless they have purchased a season pass through the high school or district office. Adults will be charged $4.00, unless they have purchased a season pass through the high school or district office. A stamp will be available if you wish to leave and go from one athletic event to another. Students who leave will not be readmitted. No bicycles or skateboards allowed.

Patriot League Website

The Patriot League has created a league website that can be used to keep track of every league schools schedules, records, and division standings. Please check out the website at www.patriotleagueks.org/, and keep up to date on what is happening in the Patriot League.