SCHOOL-SPONSORED ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES

The Blue Valley School District activities program will provide developmentally appropriate opportunities for students to explore and develop interests and talents in a wide variety of activities and academically related areas. Extra-curricular and co-curricular activities in middle schools are a significant part of the total educational experience available to students. These activities are an extension of the classroom and contribute immeasurably to a positive school climate. Participation in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities is strongly encouraged because students learn teamwork, grow physically and emotionally, develop a sense of belonging and enhance their self-image. Participation in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities is a privilege and differs from a student’s right to general education. 

The Blue Valley School District believes that:

• Activities create opportunities for students to develop leadership and teamwork skills, to build self-esteem, to take risks in meeting personal challenges and to develop into well-rounded citizens.
  
  
• Activities provide unique learning experiences for students and promote scholastic achievement as a fundamental basis for a well-balanced activity program.
  
  
• Participation in competition fosters academic, physical, emotional and social growth.
  
  
• Activities promote positive relationships among schools, coaches, teachers, sponsors, parents, students and the community.
  
  
• School and community cooperation promote quality activity/athletic programs.
  
  
• An essential element of a strong activity/athletic program is in teaching and modeling character and good​ sportsmanship.
  
  
• Quality activity programs require commitment, organization and a vision.
  
  
• Students deserve the best coaches/sponsors, facilities and programs that the school district is able to provide.
  
  
• Good coaches/sponsors are those that develop positive relationships with students and parents, help balance the demands on students, are role models of integrity and communicate positively and effectively.
  
  
• Activity programs are to be provided in the safest possible environment.
  
  
• All activities are equal in their value and importance.​
  
  

Middle school activities and athletics

Academics

Clubs - 6th, 7th and 8th, Newspaper - 6th, 7th and 8th, Student Council - 6th, 7th and 8th, Yearbook - 6th, 7th and 8th

 
Athletics

Basketball - 8th Fall (Girls) and Winter (Boys), Cheerleading - 8th Fall/Winter, Cross Country - 7th and 8th Fall, Drill Team - 8th, Football - 8th Fall, Track - 7th & 8th Spring, Volleyball - 8th Fall (Girls only), Wrestling - 6th, 7th and 8th Late Fall

Drama/Music

Instrumental Music - 6th, 7th and 8th, Musical/Play - Fall or Spring, Orchestra - 6th, 7th and 8th, Vocal Music - 6th, 7th and 8th