Athletics Programs

Students can participate in a variety of athletics in the fall, winter, and spring. 

Fall

Winter

Spring

FAQS

Who can participate?

6th to 8th grade students

 

Is there a cost to participate?

The school district-sponsored sports programs are no-cost after-school activities; however, a  donation of $150 per student per sport is suggested. Parkside Montessori is part of the Art David Athletic League (ADAL).

 

Where can I sign up my child?

Signup announcements are published on the weekly PTA newsletter and ParentSquare.

Signup forms are on ParentSquare.

 

Who coaches the teams?

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.

 

 

cross country, 6th-8th grade

 

 

Coaches: Zack McGahey, Anthony Kralj

League: Art David Athletic League (ADAL)

Games: Mid-September, October

 

2024 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)

 

 

6th-8th grade girls' volleyball 

 

 

Coaches: Dominique Velardes, Dirk Morrison

League: Art David Athletic League (ADAL) Girls 7B North 

Games: Mid-September, October, November

 

2024 Games Schedule

Game #1: September 16, 5:30 PM vs Cunha at Cunha

Game #2: September 17, 5:30 PM vs Borel at Bayside

Game #3: September 24, 4:45 PM vs Bayside at Bayside

Game #4: September 25, 4:45 PM vs Borel at Bayside

Game #5: September 30, 5:30 PM vs Cunha at Borel

Game #6: October 2, 4:00 PM vs Bowditch at Bowditch

Game #7: October 3, 4:00 PM vs Cunha at Abbott

 

October 7-11, Fall Break for all SMFC schools

 

Game #8: October 15, 4:00 PM vs Abbott at Abbott

Game #9: October 16, 6:15 PM vs Bowditch at Abott

Game #10: October 17, 5:45 PM vs Cunha at Cunha

 

 

6th-8th grade GIRLS' BASKETBALL 

 

 

Coach: Mark Congdon

League: Art David Athletic League (ADAL) Girls 7B  

Games: Mid-November, December, January for 7th-8th grade

 

Playoffs: Top 4 teams qualify for the playoffs. Schedule released Fri, 1/17 AM.

Semi-Finals: Wed, 1/22 (#3 @ #2, #4 @ #1)

Finals: Thu, 1/23 at Bayside

 

2024-2025 Games Schedule

Visit the ADAL league website for schedule and current standings.

 

 

 

 

7th-8th grade boys' BASKETBALL 

 

 

Coach: Joe Duque 

League: Art David Athletic League (ADAL) Boys 7B North

Games: Mid-November, December, January for 7th-8th grade

 

2024-2025 Games Schedule

Visit the ADAL league website for schedule and current standings.

 

 

 

6th grade boys' BASKETBALL

 

  

Coach: Ken Cheng

League: Art David Athletic League (ADAL) Boys 6B North

Games: February-March

 

Playoffs: Top 6 teams qualify for the playoffs. Playoff schedule released Thursday, 3/20 early AM.

Play-in: Fri, 3/21 

Quarter Finals: Mon, 3/24, 4:00 PM at Borel

Semi-Finals: Tue, 3/25, 5:15 PM at Ralston

Finals: Wed, 3/26, 4:30 PM at Greene

 

2025 Games Schedule

Visit the ADAL league website for schedule and current standings.  

 

 

 

 

6th-8th grade Track & Field

 

 

Coaches: Zack McGahey, Amber Isak

Group: ADAL

Meets: 4 practice meets, one per week starting April 14, 2025

 

2025 Meet Schedule

Practice Meet #1: Wednesday, April 16, 6 PM at San Mateo High School

Schools: Abbott, Bayside, Bowditch, North Shoreview, Parkside

  • 4 x 100m relay
  • 1600m
  • 75m
  • 400m
  • 100m
  • 800m
  • 200m
  • 4 x 400m relay

 

Practice Meet #2: Wednesday, April 23, 6 PM at San Mateo High School

Schools: Abbott, Bayside, Bowditch, Greene, JLS, Parkside

  • 4 x 200m
  • 1600m
  • 50m
  • 400m
  • 100m
  • 800m
  • 200m

 

Practice Meet #3:Wednesday, April 30, 6 PM at San Mateo High School

Schools: TBD

 

Practice Meet #4: TBD week of May 5

Schools: TBD

 

Sectionals: TBD week of May 12

 

Finals: TBD week of May 19