Requirements for Extra-Curricular Participation

  • All students wishing to participate in an extra-curricular activity that requires a participation fee must have ALL “previous fee balances” paid before participating (including tryouts).
  • An athlete must have the following fully executed documents on file at the school office before the athlete’s first participation in any activity:
  • A current physical examination report completed by a physician licensed in Illinois to practice medicine in all its branches which finds the athlete is physically able to participate; and
  • Payment of the $75.00 participation fee or other fee(s) established by the Board of Education; and
  • A signed form showing that the athlete and his/her parents received a copy of the Athletic Code, understand the terms of the Athletic Code and agree to abide by its terms and conditions.

Manteno Middle School IESA Athletics & Clubs

Activity Grade Approx. Tryout Date
Softball 6th-8th

July 28, 2025

Cross Country 5th-8th August 4, 2025
Baseball 6th-8th August 4, 2025
Speech 6th-8th

August 27, 2025

Girls Basketball

6th

7th-8th

September 17, 2025

September 15, 2025

Chess 6th-8th September 2, 2025
Cheerleading 6th-8th Late September
Boys Basketball 6th-8th October 20, 2025
Wrestling 5th-8th December 1, 2025
Girls Volleyball 6th-8th December 8, 2025
Scholastic Bowl 6th-8th January 20, 2026
Math Club 6th-8th February 1, 2026
Spelling 6th-8th January 20, 2026
Co-Ed Soccer 7th-8th February 23, 2026
Track & Field 6th-8th March 18, 2026