Athletics Programs

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

Fall Sports

Winter Sports

Spring Sport

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

 

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 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

6th-8th grade boys' BASKETBALL 

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 game 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

 

  • Coach: Zack McGahey, Amber Isak

  • Practices: Mondays, Thursdays, and possibly Wednesdays starting end of February 

  • Group: ADAL

  • Meets: 4 meets, one per week starting April 14, 2025
  • Sectionals: week of May 12, 2025

  • Finals: week of May 19, 2025

2025 Meet Schedule

Coming in April