ACPS middle school sport
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Anonymous
| Hi! I have a rising sixth grader in ACPS who will attend George Washington MS. What are the middle school sports options for fall, winter, and spring? How are the tryouts and slots? I assume that it is difficult to make the teams as a sixth grader with the number of students, so that the teams are mainly 8th graders? Do they compete against Jefferson-Houston, Patrick Henry, and Hammond? Or against Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church City, and Prince William County too? We missed the meeting because we were out of the country visiting family. Also, if your kid plays MS sports, can they still play travel or rec teams? |
Anonymous
| There are a number of sports available, though it’s not quite clear to me which are middle school sports, which are high school sports (for 8th grade), which are intramurals, and which are just for fun. There were several soccer options available in the fall, I think both intramurals and a fun league. There was basketball in the winter, and track this spring. They mostly compete against the other middle schools (Hammond, Jeff Houston, etc.). I don’t get the sense that the programs are very competitive, and there seem to be plenty of 6th graders participating. I don’t think there are rules preventing your kid from playing on another team; probably just depends on whether they can make practices and games. |
Anonymous
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I am the parent of an 8th grader at GWMS. I just received this notice yesterday, so hope this helps:
"Middle Schools Sports for the 2025-2026 School Year The school year may be coming to a close but it's not too early to start thinking about playing a Middle School Sport next school year! Before you can tryout you must be "green" in Rank One, so don't let these dates sneak up on you. You can complete the registration process now and be cleared for all sports and activities next school year. Information about registering and getting your athletic physical can be found HERE. Also the football workouts are going on NOW and tryouts and practices start during the summer. More details about the Middle School Sports Football team can be found below. Other new sports and activities for next school year include girls and boys soccer, sideline cheer, and debate. We will continue again with girls and boys basketball, swim and dive, track and field, and Scholastic Bowl. Note-participants in Scholastic Bowl and Debate need to complete all paperwork on Rank One EXCEPT the athletic physical. Prexie Locker Room Posted by Evan Sonoda on Sunday, May 11 at 12:49 PM in George Washington Middle School Middle School Sports Track and Field The Middle School Sports Track and Field has one final meet this week on Monday, May 12! The meet is an invitational competing against local school teams. It will be at 3:00 PM at ACHS King St Stadium. Note the new start time. Come out and support your Prexies! Middle Schools Sports for the 2025-2026 School Year The school year may be coming to a close but it's not too early to start thinking about playing a Middle School Sport next school year! Before you can tryout you must be "green" in Rank One, so don't let these dates sneak up on you. You can complete the registration process now and be cleared for all sports and activities next school year. Information about registering and getting your athletic physical can be found HERE. Also the football workouts are going on NOW and tryouts and practices start during the summer. More details about the Middle School Sports Football team can be found below. Other new sports and activities for next school year include girls and boys soccer, sideline cheer, and debate. We will continue again with girls and boys basketball, swim and dive, track and field, and Scholastic Bowl. Note-participants in Scholastic Bowl and Debate need to complete all paperwork on Rank One EXCEPT the athletic physical. Middle School Sports Football Middle School Sports is expanding next school year and will include tackle football. There will be interest meetings and offseason workouts starting this Spring and the season starting over the summer. More information will be forthcoming but right now some documents are available now. You can find the Parent Guide HERE, the calendar of events while school is in session HERE, the calendar of summer events HERE, and the New Player Guide HERE. Girls Volleyball Open Gym Calling all 7th and 8th grade girls interested in trying out for the ACHS volleyball team this Fall! There will be open gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-6:00 PM in the month of May. You can take Bus #1 to ACHS at 3:15 PM and there is transportation available at 6:10 PM to take your home too. You must be "green" in Rank One to participate. Alexandria Soccer Association Pickup Soccer Our popular afterschool, pickup soccer program with Alexandria Soccer Association only has two sessions left for the school year! It is free and open to all GWMS students - no experience or special equipment required. You can register your student using this link or by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer. Please reach out to Ms. Noble at allyson.noble@acps.k12.va.us if you have any questions or need help. 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This high-energy AAU National Training Camp is open to boys and girls in grades 2–8, and features elite skills training, financial literacy seminars, and a special appearance from former NBA star Jerome “Junkyard Dog” Williams! Session Times Grades 2nd–5th: 10:00AM – 11:45AM Grades 6th–8th: 1:00PM – 2:45PM Financial seminars included with both sessions! Only $50 for current AAU members, $70 for non-members – an investment in your game and your future! Register now: https://gofan.co/event/3596319?schoolId=VA24957 Spaces are limited — Don’t miss your chance to train like a pro and grow like a leader! " |
Anonymous
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I am the previous poster.
If there is anything specific you'd like to ask, you can always try emailing Evan Sonoda, a current 7th grade PE teacher at GWMS. |