HHMS EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The Extracurricular Activities (ECA) program is an integral part of the total education experience for middle school students. After school clubs, activities, athletics, and academic support provide students with opportunities to explore new areas of interest, cultivate and enhance existing skills, and grow both socially and academically in a safe and supportive environment.

Extracurricular Activities Coordinator: Ms.Barbara Carlstrom

Athletic Coordinator: Ms. Laura Hamilton

Intramurals Coordinator: Ms. Lauren Zucconi

HHMS After School Clubs and Activities

HHMS Athletics Program

Registration for the upcoming middle school athletics spring season (boys’ and girls’ soccer) will be submitted through the ParentVue Portal, opening on February 7, 2022. Students should complete their pre-participation physical (MCPS Form SR-8) so that the medical eligibility form (last page of SR-8) is ready for online submission via the ParentVue Portal, prior to tryouts/practices. This form is valid for two years from the date of the exam and covers participation for all sports within that time period. This form must be completed and/or on file before a student-athlete can participate. All physicals must include the COVID-19 supplemental information, attached to the pre-participation physical (MCPS Form SR-8)) In addition, students must complete their second shot or submit an approved exemption no later than February 22, 2022, before a student-athlete can participate. Proof of vaccination must be ready for online submission via the ParentVue Portal, prior to tryouts/practices. Spring sports tryouts/practices begin March 8, 2022.

PRE-PARTICIPATION PHYSICAL FOR ATHLETICS

The Pre-Participation Physical for Athletics is a form that needs to be completed by a doctor in order to participate in tryouts and is completely different from immunization records that are given to the school health room. This form is good for two years. Each student needs to have a copy of this for tryouts. If the student was ON A ROSTER the previous year, their physical date should be in the system and you do not need another one (unless it is expired). If the student tried out for a team the previous year but did NOT make the team, the student needs to have a copy of the physical form in order to participate in tryouts. This form is also linked in the online registration form and should be uploaded there. If you are not able to upload it, IT MUST BE BROUGHT TO TRYOUTS. 

TRYOUT INFORMATION:  

 Middle school interscholastic sports is more competitive than participatory. This means that there are tryouts based on skill in order to be selected for that team. The tryouts start on the date listed below. It is not a meeting. Students need to be prepared to physically participate on that date. Tryouts can last up to 3 days. Possibly more if needed. Every player must be at every tryout.

Equipment needed for tryouts: 

Softball: glove and cleats

Basketball: athletic shoes/shorts/t-shirt

Soccer: cleats, own ball is optional 

PRACTICE DATES
All practices are held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:10 - 4:10. The ONLY exception is boys’ and girls’ basketball which will rotate on a weekly basis from 3:10 - 4:10 and 4:10 - 5:10 due to only having one gym. Activity buses are available starting early October. For the fall season, students will need transportation to and from practices for the beginning of the season. 

TRYOUT DATES  

Fall (Softball & Cross Country) :   Sept. 9 - Nov. 4    Tryouts start on Sept. 9 at
3 PM  (meet in the gym)

Winter (Basketball) :   Dec. 7 - Feb. 17    Tryouts start on Dec. 7 at  3 or 4 PM (specific time for boys’ and girls’ TBD)   meet in the gym

Spring (Soccer) :   March 8 - May 12   Tryouts start on March 8 at 3 PM  (meet in gym)

GAME SCHEDULE

All games for all seasons can be found here:  Middle School Athletics Schedule.

HHMS Intramurals Program

The middle school intramural program is an extension of the physical education instructional program, including the development of movement skills, health-related fitness, and personal and social responsibility. It is conducted before and/or after school among students at Hoover school.  It is open to all students. 

Intramurals Coordinator: Ms. Lauren Zucconi