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 |