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The MPS Athletics Department offers 34 high school programs for students
in grades 7-12 and 6 middle school programs for students in grades 6-8.

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Mission and Role of Athletics Department

Athletics Mission Statement

To excel in creating excellent athletic opportunities for students.

Role of Athletics in Education

Athletics in Minneapolis Public Schools are an integral part of the educational experience. They create an opportunity for the development of skills and values not found in the regular curriculum.

Objectives

Participation in athletics will...

improve athletic knowledge and motor skills necessary for success.
help students learn self-discipline and build self-confidence.
foster the development of skills needed to work collaboratively with others for a common goal.
help students gain a better understanding of the diverse world in which we live and the unique cultural differences of its population.
help students learn how to relate and respond to situations and individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
teach students to appreciate the benefits of hard work, motivation and perseverance in both victory and defeat.
allow students to spend quality out-of-school time with supportive, mentoring adults.
help students develop habits for a lifetime of physical activity, good health and wellness.

Minneapolis Public Schools concentrates its athletic resources on MPS students and,
as required by law, registered homeschool students who reside in MPS attendance areas. Minneapolis Public Schools does not enter into any new joint agreements or cooperative sponsorships with schools not affiliated with MPS.

Fan Expectations

Show respect for everyone.
Positive cheers should be used. No booing, taunting, etc.
All fans MUST stay off the playing surface at all times.
No items should be thrown in the stands or on the playing surface.

Contact

Antony M. Fisher, CMAA
District Director of Athletics
612-668-0603 antony.fisher@mpls.k12.mn.us

Brett McNeal, CMAA
Assistant District Director of Athletics
Adapted Athletics, Hockey, Lacrosse, and Transportation Budgeting
612-668-0602
brett.mcneal@mpls.k12.mn.us

Frequently Used Links

MPS Athletic Department Directory

Online Registration (rSchool Today)

Online Payment Instructions

Online Payment (Rycor)

Transportation Waiver

College Athletic Pathway

Box Office (All Schools)

Schedules and Score

Athletics Forms and Resources

Registration Information

Online Registration in rSchool Today (Registration is REQUIRED)
MSHSL Eligibility, Parent Health Questionnaire and Sports Physical Exam Form (REQUIRED Forms and located under Resources)
Emergency Contact and MPS Eligibility Information (REQUIRED Form)
MPS Transportation Waiver (REQUIRED Form if not using District Transportation)
Online Payment of Athletic Participation Fee Directions
Online Payment of Athletic Participation Fee

Athletic Physicals

All student participants are required to have an up to date athletic physical on file at their school. Please understand that an athletic physical is different than a well child exam. Minnesota State High School Athletic Physical Forms are located in the Register Here! tab. Athletic participation physicals should be scheduled with the student's primary care physician and may be available at School Based Clinic s; contact the school directly for information. No Cost Physicals are available at TRIA Orthopedic Clinics during the month of August; click here for more details. High School Athletic Trainers will provide their services to all registered high school student/athletes as well as optional ImPACT concussion baseline tests.

Athletic Manuals

Educational Benefits

Families are reminded to complete Educational Benefits Application in order to qualify for reduced athletic participation fees. The Application for Educational Benefits can be completed at SchoolCafé.com.

Visit SchoolCafé.com and login with your username and password.
Click on Eligibility Benefits, then click on Apply.
Follow the instructions to complete your online application.

An eligibility notice letter will arrive in the mail within 10 business days.

Paper applications and letters will be sent out in the mail.

If you still have further questions, please visit our Online Application.

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Playing Up

Middle School Students Participating on High School Teams

MPS allows middle school students who have the requisite interest, skills and abilities to try out for and in some cases join high school athletic teams.

All middle school athletes can seek the opportunity to “play up” at their designated community high school based on their home address or the middle school's pathway high school. This is consistently applied even to current 8th graders who may have played up at a different school as 6th or 7th graders.

Middle to High School Pathways

Anthony Middle School's pathway is Southwest High School
Andersen United Middle School's pathway is South High School
Anwatin Middle School's pathway is North High School
Justice Page Middle School's pathway is Washburn High School
Northeast Middle School's pathway is Edison High School
Olson Middle School's pathway is Henry High School
Sanford Middle School's pathway is Roosevelt High School
Citywide magnet middle school students may play at their attendance area high school.
- Those schools are Ella Baker, Franklin and Sullivan.
An out-of-district middle school athlete is only eligible to participate in sports at their assigned middle school.

Exceptions

Middle school students attending the Spanish dual language program at Andersen United Middle School are eligible to try to play up at their pathway school (Roosevelt) if they sign an intent form stating that they plan to attend Roosevelt’s dual language pathway. That form would be filed with the district Athletic Department.
Middle school students currently attending the American Indian program at Sanford or Northeast would be eligible to try to play up at South High School if they sign an intent form stating that they plan to attend South’s All Nations pathway. That form would be filed with the district Athletic Department.

For information regarding middle school athletic programming, contact District Director of Athletics Antony M. Fisher at antony.fisher@mpls.k12.mn.us.

Transportation Policy

Transportation is not provided to practices for any student in any grade.
Transportation may be provided to away games with pickup and drop off at an MPS high school or predesignated location.
The same transportation policy applies to middle school students participating in high school sports.
If parents are not comfortable with their child riding district-provided transportation, they must have a completed transportation waiver with the building athletic director at their school and notify their coach that they will not be riding district transportation to away contests.