John Poole Middle School Athletics Information
Overview of MCPS Middle School Athletics
The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) middle school interscholastic athletics program is a planned extension of the physical education instructional and intramural programs for students in Grades 7 and 8. Although the athletics program offers a higher level of competition, its primary purpose is to provide the opportunity for advanced skill development for all students with interests and/or talents in athletics.
The middle school interscholastic athletics program operates under the jurisdiction of the Montgomery County Public Middle School Principals Association. Ms. Kathy Green, Athletics Specialist in the Office of Teaching, Learning and Schools, is responsible for the administration of the program and development of schedules and standards.
Click here to access the MCPS M.S. Athletics Web Page which includes information and required resources for parent/guardians and student athletes to review
Overview of Timberwolf Athletics
We are excited to provide your student with the greatest education-based athletics season!
We R.A.I.S.E.
We will be following all Health and Safety Guidelines that are mandated by MCPS.
This year will be our second year of online registration via ParentVue Portal. Remember that the Pre-Participation Physical is good for two calendar years and must be scanned and uploaded during the registration process. The COVID questionnaire which is the last page of the physical must be completed and be scanned and uploaded during the registration process
Due to high numbers of participants many of our teams will have several days of tryouts before the team selection is made. Once the team has been selected the coach will send out a personal email stating whether they made the team or not.
Practices will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:50-4:20 p.m.
Games are also held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Start times are posted on the athletic schedules below.
The season will consist of five-six competitions against other middle schools within Montgomery County.
Away Games: The student-athletes will be dismissed early from 7th period and report to the locker room to change into their JPMS uniform and board the MCPS approved charter bus to take to their away competition. Away competitions starting times are listed on the schedule below. The bus will bring them back to JPMS.
Home Games: The student athletes will report directly to the locker room at the end of the school day and change into their JPMS uniforms. Then report to the designated meeting place for the team. Home competitions starting times are listed on the schedule below.
Any cancellations of practices/competitions will be made by 1:00 p.m. and will be posted in the myMCPS athletic classroom and an announcement will be made at JPMS.
JPMS Athletic Coordinator
Mrs. Gerrie, JPMS Physical Education & Health Teacher
Email: Kimberly_S_Gerrie@mcpsmd.org
Spring Athletics Season
March 7, 2023-May 11, 2023
|
Sport |
Coach |
Additional Information |
|
Boys Soccer |
Coach Gardiner Coach Sparrow |
|
|
Girls Soccer |
Coach Willett |
Soccer Information: Our girls and boys soccer teams are competitive and often have a large turnout. The coaches will have tryouts on March 7, 8 and 9 from 2:45-4:25. We are anticipating having a large turn out so cuts will take place after tryouts. Each tryout participant will receive an email from the coach stating if they have made the team or have been cut from the team.
Online Registration is completed via ParentVue Portal and opens Monday, January 30, 2023, at 12:00 noon through Friday, March 3, at midnight.
Tips for online registration:
1.Before you begin the registration process be sure you have uploaded and scanned all required documents. Once you submit your registration you will not be able to access the registration again.
2.The Pre-Participation Physical Examination that must be completed by a doctor. This form must be scanned and uploaded when you complete the online registration. Paper copies of the physical will not be accepted. The physical is good for two calendar years.
3.Do not submit the entire physical-only page 5 of the actual physical is required to be scanned and uploaded during the registration process.
4.The COVID Questionnaire (last page of the Pre-Participation Physical Packet) must be completed each school year. This form must also be scanned and uploaded when you complete the online registration. Paper copies of this COVID Questionnaire will not be accepted.
5.If you are taking pictures of the forms and uploading, be sure the entire page is visible and able to be read.
Registration must be submitted by Friday, March 2, 2023, at midnight.
Once registration is submitted this does not mean you are cleared for tryouts. Your registration will be reviewed by the Athletic Coordinator, Kim Gerrie. An email will then be sent out confirming if the student athlete is approved or pending for tryouts. Once the student athlete is approved they will receive an invite to the MyMCPS Athletic Classroom. This will be our main way of communication with the team and parents regarding practices, games etc.
FAQ Athletic Registration on ParentVue/Synergy
Boys Soccer
*subject to change
|
Date |
Time |
Game |
|
03/29/23 |
3:15 p.m. |
Kingsview at JPMS |
|
4/11/23 |
3:30 p.m. |
JPMS at King |
|
04/19/23 |
3:30 p.m. |
JPMS at Lakelands Park |
|
04/25/23 |
3:15 p.m. |
Ridgeview at JPMS |
|
04/27/23 |
3:30 p.m. |
JPMS at Clemente |
Girls Soccer
*subject to change
|
Date |
Time |
Game |
|
03/29/23 |
3:30 p.m. |
JPMS at Kingsview |
|
04/11/23 |
3:15 p.m. |
Hallie Wells at JPMS |
|
04/19/23 |
3:15 p.m. |
Lakelands Park at JPMS |
|
04/25/23 |
3:30 p.m. |
JPMS at Ridgeview |
|
04/27/23 |
3:15 p.m. |
Clemente at JPMS |
Winter Athletics Season
December 6, 2022-February 17, 2023
|
Sport |
Coach |
Additional Information |
|
Boys Basketball |
Coach Lasheski |
|
|
Girls Basketball |
Coach Willett |
Basketball Information: Our girls and boys basketball teams are competitive and often have a large turnout. The coaches will have several days of try outs and will most likely have to make cuts to each team.
Girls and Boys Basketball: Online Registration is completed via ParentVue Portal and opens Monday, October 31, 2022, at 12:00 noon through Friday, December 2, 2022, at midnight.
Tips for online registration:
1.Before you begin the registration process be sure you have uploaded and scanned all required documents. Once you submit your registration you will not be able to access the registration again.
2.The Pre-Participation Physical Examination that must be completed by a doctor. This form must be scanned and uploaded when you complete the online registration. Paper copies of the physical will not be accepted. The physical is good for two calendar years.
3.Do not submit the entire physical-only page 5 of the actual physical is required to be scanned and uploaded during the registration process.
4.The COVID Questionnaire (last page of the Pre-Participation Physical Packet) must be completed each school year. This form must also be scanned and uploaded when you complete the online registration. Paper copies of this COVID Questionnaire will not be accepted.
5.If you are taking pictures of the forms and uploading, be sure the entire page is visible and able to be read.
Registration must be submitted by Friday, December 2, 2022, at midnight.
Once registration is submitted this does not mean you are cleared for tryouts. Your registration will be reviewed by the Athletic Coordinator, Kim Gerrie. An email will then be sent out confirming if the student athlete is approved or pending for tryouts. Once the student athlete is approved they will receive an invite to the MyMCPS Athletic Classroom. This will be our main way of communication with the team and parents regarding practices, games etc.
FAQ Athletic Registration on ParentVue/Synergy
Boys Basketball
*subject to change
|
Date |
Time |
Game |
|
01/04/23 |
3:20 p.m. |
JPMS at Kingsview |
|
01/10/23 |
3:00 p.m. |
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr at JPMS |
|
01/24/23 |
3:00 p.m. |
Lakelands Park at JPMS |
|
02/02/23 |
3:20 p.m. |
JPMS at Ridgeview |
|
02/08/23 |
3:00 p.m. |
Clemente at JPMS |
|
02/15/23 |
3:20 p.m. |
JPMS at Neelsville |
Girls Basketball
*subject to change
|
Date |
Time |
Game |
|
01/04/23 |
3:00 p.m. |
Kingsview at JPMS |
|
01/10/23 |
3:20 p.m. |
JPMS at Hallie Wells |
|
1/18/23 |
3:00 p.m. |
Ridgview at JPMS |
|
01/24/23 |
3:20 p.m. |
JPMS at Lakelands Park |
|
02/08/23 |
3:20 p.m. |
JPMS at Baker |
|
02/15/23 |
3:00 p.m. |
Neelsville at JPMS |
Fall Athletics Season
September 13, 2022-November 7, 2022
|
Sport |
Coach |
Additional Information |
|
Co-Ed Cross Country |
Alix Urey Bradley Hartley |
|
|
Boys Softball |
Coach Sparrow |
|
|
Girls Softball |
Coach Davis |
Softball Information: This sport is slow pitch softball but the coaches will be teaching many aspects of the game that can be carried over to baseball and fastpitch softball. All equipment will be provided by the JPMS Athletic Dept. The student athletes are more than welcome to bring their own gear if they choose. Cleats (not metal) are recommended but not required to be worn during practices and games.
Co-Ed Cross Country Information: The course that will be run during the meet will be no longer than 1.5 miles. Practices will incorporate a variety of activities with a variety running distance with many of them being longer than 1.5 miles. Many of our practices take place off campus so that longer distances can be run. The student athletes will be expected to follow safety protocol while off campus which will be discussed by the coaches and a parent/guardian permission slip must be turned in, in order for them to run off campus. Due to the many miles that will be run during the season a good pair of running shoes are recommended.
Softball and Cross Country:Online Registration is completed via ParentVue Portal and opens Monday, August 15, 2022 at 12:00 noon through Friday, September 9, 2022 at midnight.
Here is the English link to the parent/guardian informational letter regarding the online athletic registration.
Here is the Spanish Link to the parent/guardian informational letter regarding the online athletic registration.
Tips for online registration:
1.Before you begin the registration process be sure you have uploaded and scanned all required documents. Once you submit your registration you will not be able to access the registration again.
- The Pre-Participation Physical Examination that must be completed by a doctor. This form must be scanned and uploaded when you complete the online registration. Paper copies of the physical will not be accepted. The physical is good for two calendar years.
- Do not submit the entire physical-only page 5 of the actual physical is required to be scanned and uploaded during the registration process.
- The COVID Questionnaire (last page of the Pre-Participation Physical Packet) must be completed each school year. This form must also be scanned and uploaded when you complete the online registration. Paper copies of this COVID Questionnaire will not be accepted.
- If you are taking pictures of the forms and uploading, be sure the entire page is visible and able to be read.
- Click here to watch a video on how to register for athletics through ParentVue
Registration must be submitted by Friday, September 9, 2022 at midnight.
Once registration is submitted this does not mean you are cleared for tryouts. Your registration will be reviewed by the Athletic Coordinator, Kim Gerrie. An email will then be sent out confirming if the student athlete is approved or pending for tryouts. Once the student athlete is approved they will receive an invite to the MyMCPS Athletic Classroom. This will be our main way of communication with the team and parents regarding practices, games etc.
2022 Fall Athletic Schedule
*subject to change
Boys Softball
|
Date |
Time |
Game |
|
9/28/22 |
3:15 p.m. |
Kingsview at JPMS |
|
10/4/22 |
3:30 p.m. |
JPMS at Baker |
|
10/11/22 |
3:15 p.m. |
Lakelands Park at JPMS |
|
10/19/22 |
3:30 p.m. |
JPMS at Lakelands Park |
|
10/26/22 |
3:15 p.m. |
Ridgeview at JPMS |
Girls Softball
|
Date |
Time |
Game |
|
9/28/22 |
3:30 p.m. |
JPMS at Kingsview |
|
10/12/22 |
3:15 p.m. |
Clemente at JPMS |
|
10/19/22 |
3:15 p.m. |
Lakelands Park at JPMS |
|
10/26/22 |
3:30 p.m. |
JPMS at Ridgeview |
|
11/3/22 |
3:30 p.m. |
JPMS at Baker |
Co-ed Cross Country
|
Date |
Time |
Game |
|
9/28/22 |
3:30 p.m. |
JPMS at Kingsview |
|
10/6/22 |
3:15 p.m. |
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr at JPMS |
|
10/12/22 |
3:15 p.m. |
Clemente at JPMS |
|
10/19/22 |
3:15 p.m. |
Lakelands Park at JPMS |
|
10/26/22 |
3:30 p.m. |
JPMS at Ridgeview |