Middle School Soccer

Category: athletics

Description: Students will learn basic soccer skills and strategy through engaging games that emphasize cardio, technique and competition. The soccer team will compete in one game per week after school. This activity will plant seeds and build skills that prepare students for future competition in Upper School soccer. No experience needed!

Coaches: Ms. Alferi, Ms. Baisden

Location: Lower Field

Dates: September 3, 2026 – November 6, 2026

Middle School Cross Country

Category: athletics

Description: Students will learn effective running form and build endurance through practices that emphasize goal setting, growth and fun competition. There will be opportunities for interscholastic competition at away meets for those students who want to test themselves. This activity may plant seeds and build skills that prepare students for future competition in Upper School cross country. No experience needed!

Coaches: Mrs. McNamee, Ms. Sweet

Location: Gazebo

Dates: September 3, 2026 – November 6, 2026

Middle School Fall Tennis

Category: fitness & movement

Description: Due to high demand, we are offering Tennis in both the Fall and Spring. Both seasons will be recreational. Students will have the chance to play tennis in either the fall or spring (but not both). You may sign up for either Fall or Spring tennis. You may also sign up for both Fall and Spring tennis, and let the athletic department assign you to one of those seasons based on where your grade-level friends will be. For the non-tennis season, you will be placed in the activity you list as your second choice.

Coaches: Coach Max Schweitzer, Coach Brett Hodas

Location: Tennis Courts

Dates: September 3, 2026 – November 6, 2026

Middle School Volleyball

Category: fitness & movement

Description: Students will learn basic volleyball skills and strategy through engaging drills and games that emphasize cardio, technique and strategy. This activity is recreational; there will be no interscholastic competition. This activity may plant seeds and build skills that prepare students for future competition in volleyball. No experience needed!

Coaches: Mr. Gustafson

Location: Gym

Dates: September 3, 2026 – November 6, 2026

Middle School Girls Basketball

Category: athletics

Description: Students will learn basic basketball skills and strategy through engaging games that emphasize cardio, technique, teamwork and competition. The basketball team will compete in one game per week after school. This activity will plant seeds and build skills that prepare students for future competition in Upper School basketball. No experience needed!

Coaches: Ms. Alferi, Ms. Baisden

Location: Gym

Dates: November 9, 2026 – March 5, 2027

Middle School Boys Basketball

Category: athletics

Description: Students will learn basic basketball skills and strategy through engaging games that emphasize cardio, technique, teamwork and competition. The basketball team will compete in one game per week after school. This activity will plant seeds and build skills that prepare students for future competition in Upper School basketball. No experience needed!

Coaches: Mr. Gemme, Mr. Gustafson

Location: Gym

Dates: November 9, 2026 – March 5, 2027

Middle School Crafting

Category: arts

Description: In Crafting, where students get hands-on with a variety of modern creative tools. Students will receive instruction on how to operate equipment like the laser cutter, 3D printer, Cricut, and sewing machines. They will then design and build their own projects, working on them throughout the winter. If you enjoy designing and creating, this is a great choice for you.

Coaches: Ms. Milas

Location: Solarium

Dates: November 9, 2026 – March 5, 2027

Middle School Fencing

Category: fitness & movement

Description: Students will have the opportunity to try out a cool and disciplined sport that mixes fitness and thinking skills. Outfitted with real fencing gear provided by the school, students will learn the basics of the sport, such as the rules, footwork, and how to attack and defend. After an exploration of the basics, students will learn to compete in scrimmage bouts using electronic scoring equipment. This activity will plant seeds and build skills that prepare students for future competition in our Upper School Varsity fencing program. No experience needed! Limit 8 students.

Coaches: Ms. Haggerty

Location: Weight Room

Dates: November 9, 2026 – March 5, 2027

Middle School Ultimate

Category: athletics

Description: Students will learn basic Ultimate Frisbee skills and strategy through engaging games that emphasize cardio, technique and competition. The MS Ultimate Frisbee team will compete in one game per week after school. This activity will plant seeds and build skills that prepare students for future competition in Upper School Ultimate Frisbee. No experience needed!

Coaches: Mr. Gustafson, Mr. Eccles

Location: Lower Field

Dates: March 22, 2027 – May 27, 2027

Middle School Theater Activity

Category: arts

Description: Middle School Theatre Activity
In Middle School Theatre, students will explore the basics of performance technique through hilarious improvisation activities and theatre games.  No experience necessary - just a willingness to try new things and to have a lot of fun while doing it!
Mondays from 3:00 - 4:00PM
Starting Monday, March 23rd - Monday, May 4th

Coaches: Miss Donovan

Location: Amphitheater

Dates: March 22, 2027 – May 3, 2027

Middle School Watkinterns

Category: community

Description: Students will learn about the basics of camera use and photography while capturing the action during midday activities. Students will then curate and display their best photos on the school bulletin board, keeping everyone informed and entertained. 

Coaches: Ms. Baisden

Location: Athletics Office

Dates: March 22, 2027 – May 27, 2027

Middle School Crafting

Category: community

Description: Students will have access to an assortment of crafting materials that they will explore over the course of the spring season. Students will may have the opportunity to use the Cricut machine and laser cutters for self-designed projects. Beginners welcome!

Coaches: Ms. Milas and Ms. McNamee

Location: Solarium

Dates: March 22, 2027 – May 27, 2027

Middle School Spring Tennis

Category: fitness & movement

Description: Due to high demand, we are offering Tennis in both the Fall and Spring. Both seasons will be recreational. Students will have the chance to play tennis in either the fall or spring (but not both). You may sign up for either Fall or Spring tennis. You may also sign up for both Fall and Spring tennis, and let the athletic department assign you to one of those seasons based on where your grade-level friends will be. For the non-tennis season, you will be placed in the activity you list as your second choice.

Coaches: Coach Max Schweitzer

Location: Tennis Courts

Dates: March 22, 2027 – May 27, 2027

Middle School Spring Indoor Golf

Category: fitness & movement

Description: Students will work with Mr. Gemme to improve their golf game using the golf simulator, which is an indoor, high-tech system designed to simulate the experience of playing on a golf course or driving range. Limit 5 students.

Coaches: Mr. Gemme

Location: Weight Room

Dates: March 22, 2027 – May 27, 2027