BPSis proud to have partnered with Michigan High School Esports League (MHSEL) to bring competitive esports to Birmingham Public Schools! MHSEL is an established league with participation from many Michigan schools. The "Prep" league provides ranked competition against other middle schools to prep athletes to compete at the high school in a varsity sport. At the high school, a Unified BPS team is offered with Varsity and Junior Varsity levels.
Current Season Information
Derby Winter2 2025 Season Calendar
Important Info
Middle School: Fall Exhibition Season: Sept - Dec, Winter 2 Regular Season: Feb - May
High School: Regular Season: Jan - April, Playoffs/Championship: April
No physicals required in MS, but physicals required in HS
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45% of students involved in esports haven’t participated in any other school sport or activity.
Thousands of high schools across the country are reaching a new student population by offering esports and unlocking many benefits along the way.
From March 2022 Survey ... Improvements seen:
91% in socializing
83% in communication
78% in leadership skills
73% in mental health
72% in sportsmanship
“I feel that I've become a bit more dedicated and lively to something, which helps me get a routine and participate in something besides school.”
“One student that I can point out has felt much more welcome in school. His parents reached out to us because they noticed a change in their sons attitude towards school.”
(Credit: MHSEL)