8th Grade Defense of Learning

Attention 8th Grade Families:
Our 8th graders are hard at work preparing for and presenting their Defenses of Learning.  Click this link to see details about the DoL process and how you can support your student.

Dear Echo Trail Families,

At Echo Trail Middle School, we take great pride in our student-athletes and the community spirit that brings us together on game days. However, following recent reports from JCPS Athletics Officials and local law enforcement regarding student behavior and conduct at recent events, we find it necessary to reinforce our expectations to ensure a safe, positive environment for everyone.

To maintain the high standards of our school and the safety of our guests, the following policies are in effect for all games at Echo Trail and JCPS-sponsored events:

Attendance & Supervision Requirements

• Mandatory Adult Supervision: All students attending athletic events must be accompanied by an acting supervising adult.

• No Drop-Offs: There is strictly no student drop-off. Students will not be permitted to enter the event unless a supervising adult is present at the entrance to accompany them.

• Unsupervised Students: Any student identified at an event without an adult guardian will be instructed to call their ride and must be picked up immediately.

Behavioral Expectations

We hold our students to the same code of conduct at a game as we do in the classroom.

• Disciplinary Action: If a student is reported for disrespectful, unsafe, or inappropriate behavior toward staff, officials, or monitoring adults, they will be barred from attending future athletic events.

• School Consequences: Inappropriate conduct at sporting events is subject to school-day disciplinary action if the behavior violates the JCPS Student Support and Behavior Intervention Handbook.

Our goal is to keep the focus where it belongs: on the hard work and sportsmanship of our students on the field and court. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us restore a respectful and family-friendly atmosphere at our events.

Thank you for your continued support of Echo Trail Athletics.

Sincerely,

Kyle Carden

Echo Trail Athletic Director

Ready For Fall Athletics!!!

Fall Sports Sign Ups Form for the 2026-27 school year is linked below. Please fill out the form to begin preparation for Echo Trail Athletics fall season.

Note - Dead period for the fall sports season runs from June 25,2026  to July 9, 2026. There will be NO communication or athletic activities during this time.

 Fall Sports Athletics Meeting will be held Thursday, July 16, 2026 @ Echo Trail Large Gym

• Incoming 6th Graders: 6:00-7:00 PM

• 7th/8th Graders: 7:00-8:00 PM

• Bring your COMPLETED JCPS/KHSAA Sports Packet and a copy  of your sports physical (Please keep the original copy for your own records and uses, or if your student athlete could potentially be playing up for a high school team) 

Echo Trail Athletics Sign Ups  - Fall 2026 Link

CALLING ALL ATHLETES WITH TEAM UNIFORMS... TURN THEM BACK INTO SCHOOL!!

If you are still in possession of your team uniform that needs to be turned back in (and currently not still using it), please bring those to school and return them to the office. Please place your uniform in a bag that includes:

• Student's name

• Sport

• Grade

If your uniform is found missing in our inventory, you will be sent a bill for the cost of the uniform and can be held out of end of the year activities until it is returned. If you have questions please contact your team coaches or Mr. Carden.

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