FAQ: What are the new 8th grade team names?

Answer: The new 8th grade team names are Team Platinum, Team Mercury, Team Iron and Team Copper.


FAQ: When do 8th grade sports start?

Answer: 

  • Fall (Sept-Oct): Cross Country (boys & girls), Volleyball (girls)
  • Winter (mid-Dec-Feb): Basketball (boys & girls)
  • Spring (mid-Mar-May): Track & Field (co-ed), Field Hockey (girls)

FAQ: Is there a charge to participate in 8th grade sports?

Answer? No. No fees, no uniform purchases.

 

FAQ: When are practices and games held for students participating in 8th grade sports?

Answer: Practices/Games: Generally Tuesdays & Thursdays after school. Games may also be on Wednesdays.

 

FAQ: Is transportation provided for my student participating in 8th grade sports?

Answer: Bus transportation to games is provided. Return transportation to LMS varies by location.  Transportation is also available for those participating in practices after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays as part of the LMS after school activities programs.

 

FAQ: What is the commitment for students participating in 8th grade sports?

Answer: Students are expected to attend nearly all practices and games.

 

FAQ: Will my student have to try out for an 8th grade sport to participate in it?

Answer:  It depends. 

    • Volleyball (girls): Tryouts for 3 teams on Tuesday, September 2, & Thursday, September 4, 2025. 
    • Basketball: Tryouts may be held depending on sign-ups.
    • Cross Country (Fall) and Track & Field (spring) are no-cut programs.
    • Field Hockey (girls): max 18 players

 

 

FAQ: Will my student need to have a physical completed prior to participating in 8th grade sports?

Answer: Yes.  A valid physical (good for 2 years) must be on file with Nurse Nancy Williams (nwilliams@ladueschools.net). Any doctor's form is accepted. This is REQUIRED, NO EXCEPTIONS. Can be done over summer break.

 

FAQ: What is the deadline for my student to participate in fall sports?

Answer: Online permission form and physical must be filed by Friday, August 29, 2025.

 

FAQ: Which LMS teachers will be replacing Mr. Biernbaum for 8th grade sports?

Answer: The new LMS Sport Coordinators will be Mackenzie Smith  msmith@ladueschools.net and Greg Lemmon glemmon@ladueschools.net