Athletics Programs
Students can participate in various fall, winter, and spring athletics.
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.
fall
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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 4:15pm
Team Championships
Site: Crystal Springs in Belmont
Participants: All teams invited
Lead Coordinator: Karen Saxena (Fletcher) & Asst Coordinator Matt Jones (Ralston)
Flag Football - 6th-8th Grade
Coach:
League:
Games:
2025 Game Schedule
Coming in September
Volleyball - 6th-8th grade girls
Coaches: Dominique Velardes, Dirk Morrison
League: Art David Athletic League (ADAL) Girls 7B North
Games: Mid-September, October, November
Games Schedule
Game #1: September 16, 2024, 5:30 PM vs Cunha at Cunha
Game #2: September 17, 2024, 5:30 PM vs Borel at Bayside
Game #3: September 24, 2024, 4:45 PM vs Bayside at Bayside
Game #4: September 25, 2024, 4:45 PM vs Borel at Bayside
Game #5: September 30, 2024, 5:30 PM vs Cunha at Borel
Game #6: October 2, 2024, 4:00 PM vs Bowditch at Bowditch
Game #7: October 3, 2024, 4:00 PM vs Cunha at Abbott
October 7-11, Fall Break for all SMFC schools
Game #8: October 15, 2024, 4:00 PM vs Abbott at Abbott
Game #9: October 16, 2024, 6:15 PM vs Bowditch at Abott
Game #10: October 17, 2024, 5:45 PM vs Cunha at Cunha
winter
Basketball - 6th-8th Grade Girls
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, 1/23/2025 at Bayside
2024-2025 Games Schedule
Visit the ADAL league website for schedule and current standings.
Basketball - 7th-8th grade boys
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 the schedule and current standings.
Basketball - 6th Grade Boys
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, 3/21/2025
Quarter Finals: Mon, 3/24/2025, 4:00 PM at Borel
Semi-Finals: Tue, 3/25/2025, 5:15 PM at Ralston
Finals: Wed, 3/26/2025, 4:30 PM at Greene
2025 Meet Schedule
Visit the ADAL league website for the schedule and current standings.
spring
track & Field - 6th-8th Grade
Coaches: Zack McGahey, Amber Isak
Group: Art David Athletic League North
Meets: 4 practice meets, one per week starting April 14, 2025
2025 Practice Meet Schedule
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Practice Meet #1: Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 6 PM at San Mateo High School Schools: Abbott*, Bayside, Bowditch, North Shoreview, Parkside
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Practice Meet #2: Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 6 PM at San Mateo High School Schools: Abbott, Bayside, Bowditch*, Greene, JLS, Parkside
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Practice Meet #3: Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 6 PM at San Mateo High School Schools: Abbott, Bayside*, Bowditch, Central, Cunha, North Shoreview, Parkside, Tierra Linda
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Practice Meet #4: Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 6 PM at San Mateo High School Schools: Bayside, Borel, Central, North Shoreview*, Parkside, Tierra Linda
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Sectionals North at Carlmont High School
Mon, May 12, 2025, 4:30 PM: All Events: Girls Track & Boys Field
Wed, May 14, 2025, 4:15 PM: All Events: Boys Track & Girls Field
Sectionals Stats
- 31 qualifying marks in events by individuals and relay teams
- 20 different students qualified to participate in next week's final in at least one event
- At least 1 qualifier in every single event
- 8 event wins (1st place in age/gender group)
Sectionals Qualifying Marks
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Relays 4 x 100m - Amelia Faust, Millie Padilla, Paige Congdon, Remi Fornesi (7G) - 4th place (1:04.9s)
4 x 200m - Kaylee Tracy, Camille Chow, Lydia McGahey, Agatha Bogatova (7G) - 3rd place (2:08.4)
4 x 400m - Kaylee Tracy, Brisen Denney, Lydia McGahey, Camille Chow - 3rd place (5:28) |
Track 50m - Juliana Duri (8G) - 4th place (7.94s) - Remi Fornesi (7G) - 4th place (8.55s) - Sam Patton (6B) - 4th place (8.01s)
75m - Amelia Faust (7G) - 4th place (11.98s) - Ryoma Adams- Ichinoma (8B) - 3rd place (9.5s) - Sam Patton (8B) - 4th place (11.45s)
100m - Agatha Bogatova (7G) - 4th place (15.18s) - Nico Park (6B) - 1st place (13.37s) - Lydia McGahey - (15.66s)
200m - Agatha Bogatova (7G) - 4th place (32.84s) - Kaylee Tracy (6G) - 1st place (32.05s)
400m - Kaylee Tracy (6G) - 2nd place (1:12.1) - Nico Park (6B) - 1st place (1:08.2)
800m - MIllie Padilla (7G) - 2nd place (2:58) - Camille Chow (6G) - 1st place (2:55) - Nolan Provence (7B) - 6th place (3:04)
1600m - Solphia Bolanos (4th place) - 7:46 - Ian Okamoto (6th place) - 6:06 |
Field Long Jump - Nico Park (6B)- 1st place (13’ 11”) - Brisen Denney - 1st place (12’ 0”) - Lydia McGahey - 2nd place (11’ 8”)
Shot Put - Kylie Chow (8G) - 1st place (26’ 7”) - Paige Congdon (7G) - 2nd place (23’ 0.5”) - Camille Chow (6G) - 1st place (22’ 10.5”)
Discus - Ma’ata Heimuli (8G) - 2nd place (62’ 9”) - Juliana Duri (8G) - 4th place (49’ 0”) - Kaitlyn Duque (8G) - 5th place (45’ 1”) - Isabella Russo (8G) - 6th place (43’ 1”) |
Finals at Gunn High School
Mon, May 19, 2025 4:00 PM: All Events: Girls Track & Boys Field
Wed, May 21, 2025, 4:00 PM: All Events: Boys Track & Girls Field
- Meet Program
- Real-time Results
- Planned schedule of the events
