In anticipation of returning to a full sports schedule this fall, we are pleased to share with you the latest updates about our Middle School Fall preseason and regular season athletic plans for volleyball, soccer and cross country. 

9/1 & 9/2 Volleyball and Soccer Preseason: We understand that families may have made vacation plans, so the pre-season practices are not mandatory practices, but we strongly encourage any students interested in playing either sport to attend if possible. All students interested in joining the volleyball or soccer team must email their permission slip, attached below) and have uploaded their proof of vaccination by August 30. We kindly ask that you email me, shevon.collins@heschel.org, in advance whether you can make it (on 9/1 and/ 9/2) or not. We need to have an accurate count by Aug. 30th and if the numbers warrant it, we will continue as planned.

Overview of Girls Volleyball - Coaches Ethan Davis and Kendra Jackman

• Open to all 7th and 8th grade girls

• 9/1 - 9/2: Pre-season practice from 9-12 in MS Gym (8th floor). 

• Masks are required indoors.

• Students must bring extra masks, a water bottle, and knee pads (we can provide knee pads if needed).

• 9/9 (first day of school): Regular season practices (after school until 6) begin.

• Practices and games are generally on Tuesdays and Thursdays (4 or 4:30 Start time) but due to the September holidays, there may be a Monday or Friday practice. 

• A signed Permission slip and proof of vaccination (Magnus) are required for all eligible students in order to participate

• Please email signed permission slips to shevon.collins@heschel.org by August 30th (we are no longer accepting forms in-person).

• Complete Magnus requirement.

• What to bring/wear: Water bottle and masks. Wear: shorts, t-shirt, sneaker (good grip-no converse), knee pads will be provided (feel free to use your own).

Overview of Co-ed Soccer - Coaches Melissa Stein and Elijah Franze

• Open to all 7th and 8th graders

• 9/1 - 9/2: Pre-season practice from 9-12 pm at Dewitt Clinton park (W. 54th and West End Ave).

• 9/9 (first day of school): Regular season practices begin (after school until 6).

• Practices and games are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but due to the Holidays there may be a Monday or Friday practice and select games may be scheduled on Monday or Wednesday due to field availability.

• A signed Permission slip and proof of vaccination (Magnus) are required for all eligible students in order to participate.

• Please email signed permission slips to shevon.collins@heschel.org by August 30th (we are no longer accepting forms in person).

• Complete Magnus requirement.

• What to bring/wear: Water bottle, masks (if indoors). Wear: shorts, t-shirt, turf cleat, if you have or sneakers, and shin guards.

Co-ed Cross Country - Coach Talia Fromm

• Open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders

• Thursday 9/9 (first day of school): Regular season practices begin after school until 5:30/5:45; practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays with supplemental training plans given to students. Occasionally, meets may be scheduled on select Mondays or Wednesdays at Van Cortlandt State Park (start times 4 or 4:10 pm).

• A signed Permission slip is required in order to practice- please email signed permission slips to  shevon.collins@heschel.org

• Complete Magnus requirements.

• What to bring: shorts, t-shirt, running sneakers. Students will change after school for practices.