Sports and Start Dates
ALL SPORTS START DATES FOR THE 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR.
*Dates are subject to change
Please make sure you get your sports physicals and register on Final Forms, so you are ready to hit the ground running!
7th & 8th Grade Football –
- Equipment Handout and First Practice – August 24th
- Season Dates – August 24th – October 21st
6th 7th & 8th Grade Boys & Girls Cross Country
- Season Dates 6th Grade - 1st day of school – September 17th
- Season Dates 7th & 8th – 1st day of school – October 15th
7th & 8th Grade Girls Softball
- Season Dates - 1st day of school– October 15th
6th Grade Girls Volleyball
- Season Dates – September 21st- October 15th
7th & 8th Grade Girls Volleyball
- Season Dates– October 19th – December 10th
6th 7th & 8th Grade Wrestling
- Season Dates – October 19th – December 10th
7th Grade Boys and Girls Basketball
- Season Dates - January 4th - February 11th
8th Grade Boys and Girls Basketball
- Season Dates - February 22nd - April 1st
6th Grade Boys & Girls Track
- Season Dates - April 5th - May 6th
7th & 8th Grade Boys & Girls Track
- Season Dates - April 5th - May 27th
7th & 8th Grade Boys Baseball
- Season Dates - April 5th - May 27th
6th Grade Boys & Girls Basketball
- Season Dates - May 10th - June 3rd
*Dates are subject to change
**Please know that more information regarding specific sports’ guidelines, practice/game schedules, and activity buses will be communicated before the season begins. Please reach out to our athletic director, Mike Bartlett (michael.bartlett@mead354.org), if you have any questions.