Athletics Programs
The school district-sponsored sports programs are no-cost after-school activities; however, a suggested donation of $150 per student per sport is recommended.
Who can participate?
6th to 8th grade students
Where can I sign up my child?
Signup announcements are published on the weekly PTA newsletter and ParentSquare.
Signup forms are on ParentSquare.
What sports can my child participate in?
FALL 2024
The season runs from from mid-September to end of October.
6th-8th Grade Coed Cross Country
Coaches: Dirk Morrison, Zack McGahey, Anthony Kralj
6th-8th Grade Girls Volleyball
Coaches: Dirk Morrison, Dominique Velardes
League: Girls 7B North
Art David Athletic League (ADAL) Schedule
WINTER 2024
The season runs from from mid-September to end of October.
6th-8th Grade Boys Basketball - signups are live on ParentSquare
Coaches: Joseph Duque
Game Schedule TBD
6th-8th Grade Girls Basketball - signups are live on ParentSquare
Coaches: Mark Congdon
Game Schedule TBD
SPRING 2025
The season runs from from mid-September to end of October.
6th-8th Grade Coed Track & Field
Coaches: Dirk Morrison, Zack McGahey, Anthony Kralj
Meet Schedule TBD
Our sports programs relies on volunteer coaches, who are often Parkside parents, friends, and family members. If you would like to coach a sport, please reach out to Coach Morrison.
2024 Cross Country Meet Schedule
Wednesday, September 18, 4:15pm
Site: Cooley Landing in East Palo Alto
Participants: All SMFC Schools, Ralston, Nesbit & Sandpiper
Lead Coordinator: Lisa Kemp (Abbott) & Asst Coordinator: Cindy Freshour (NSM)
Wednesday, September 25, 4:15pm
Site: Laurelwood in San Mateo
Participants: All SMFC Schools, Nesbit & Sandpiper
Lead Coordinator: Denise Fornier (Borel) & Asst Coordinator: Dirk Morrison (Parkside)
Thursday, October 3, 4:15pm
Site: Shorebird Park in Foster City
Participants: Bayside, Bowditch, Fletcher, Parkside, Ralston & *Outside Schools
Lead Coordinator: Seth Davis (Bayside) & Asst Coordinator: Russ Lee (Bowditch)
October 7-11, Fall Break for all SMFC schools
Friday, October 18, 4:15 pm
Individual Championships
Site: Gunn High School in Palo Alto
Particpants: All teams invited
Lead Coordinator: Karen Saxena (Fletcher) & Asst Coordinators: JLS & Greene
Thursday, October 24, 4:15pm
Team Championships
Site: Crystal Springs in Belmont
Participants: All teams invited
Lead Coordinator: Karen Saxena (Fletcher) & Asst Coordinator Matt Jones (Ralston)
