At Lucile Erwin Middle School, we believe that participation in athletics and extracurricular activities is an important part of a well-rounded education. Engaging in sports, clubs, and other activities helps students develop teamwork, leadership, and a sense of belonging. Whether competing on the field, performing on stage, or collaborating in a club, there are many opportunities for students to get involved and grow beyond the classroom. Below are the key contacts for our athletics and activities programs, as well as information on eligibility and participation.
Athletic Director: Tim Bren Athletics
Bookkeeper: Amelia Barnes
We offer the following sports:
- Fall: Cross Country, Volleyball, and Swimming/Diving
- Winter: Basketball and Wrestling
- Spring: Track
All students who try out for a sport will make either the varsity or an intramural team for the above sports. All students participating in any school sport must pass an annual physical, have insurance, pay sports fees, and sign appropriate paperwork prior to trying out for teams.
Eligibility
Athletics in middle school is the start to understanding that academics come first followed by athletics. Together they are powerful for the student/athlete’s growth. Every student athlete is encouraged to work hard in both academics and athletics.
The Athletic Director (AD) at LEMS will pull grades every Monday. Eligibility is Tuesday to Monday. If an athlete is ineligible, they will be unable to participate from Tuesday until the following Monday when new eligibility begins. The AD will talk with the coach and athlete to explain what classes are causing the athlete to be ineligible. They will help work on a plan to progress the athlete on a path to understanding and working harder to improve the Standards-Based Scoring (SBS) and letter grades to regain eligibility.
Two (2) substandard courses make an athlete ineligible. The AD and teacher will discuss all SBS scores that are 1.5 or lower and look at the trends with the habits/work ethic of the athlete as well. If a student is enrolled in a class with traditional grades (i.e., a high school math class), then anything below 60% is substandard. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the AD for assistance in understanding this process.
Activities
Dedicated LEMS staff sponsor over 25 activities for student involvement, which may include: Mesa, Fuel UP to Play 60, Drama, Honor Choir, Jazz Band, Math Club, Yearbook, LUC Club, Tutoring, Knitting, Greenhouse, Card Club/Game Club, Student Council, NJHS, Honor Orchestra, Honor Choir, Advanced Chamber Strings, Give Next, and WEB.
The sponsor is responsible for the conduct and citizenship of the members of the group when involved in an official function. In addition, if there are specific scholastic or citizenship requirements for membership in the group, it is the responsibility of the sponsor to hold students accountable.
Listen to morning announcements to hear when clubs or activities meet! Research shows that when students are involved in extracurricular activities, they do better academically!
