Hello Windham Families,
I will be sending out messages/reminders about WMS athletics in the next month leading up to the start of school. For those students who are thinking about trying out for soccer or joining the cross-country team, this information is especially important. If you have any specific questions, you may message me on Parent Square or send me an email at
We're looking forward to a great year in athletics!
Please read the following carefully as your child's participation in athletics will depend on the following items being completed prior to tryouts and practices.
Trying Out & Joining a Team
All students who would like to join an after-school sport at the middle school will need the below items BEFORE they are allowed to participate.
The permission slip, emergency contact, and health form can be found on the WMS website under "Athletics --> Forms." Printing these out and bringing them on the first day is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
I will be going around lunch waves on the first days of school to give the students this message and hand out permission slips as well. They must be completed and returned immediately, as we start tryouts and practices on 9/3.
Permission Slip & Emergency Contact form
Health Participation Record
Updated physical exam from your Dr., completed within the past year, on file with the WMS nurse's office.
To have the Dr.'s office fax over your child's physical information, the number is 860-465-2622
Any students whose physical exams are not up to date, WILL NOT be allowed to participate (tryouts, practice, or contests) until it has been completed.
Students will not be able to try out for soccer unless this is completed. Please have it completed before they attend school on August 29th.
Once completed, it must be brought or sent to the Windham Middle School Nurse's office.
Windham's School-Based Health Centers are doing physicals, for athletics only, on August 15th, from 8:00am - 3:00pm at Windham High School. The flyer is attached.
If you are unable to get an appointment with your health care provider before the start of school, PLEASE use this opportunity to get clearance.
Boys & Girls Soccer
Boys and girls soccer tryouts will begin on Tuesday, 9/3. More specifics on days and times will come later this summer.
Players MUST have cleats and shin guards, and it is highly recommended they bring their own water bottle.
All paperwork MUST be on file with the WMS nurse before a student will be allowed to attend tryouts.
Missing tryouts will almost certainly guarantee that your student will not make the team. Attendance at tryouts is mandatory.
Cross-Country (XC)
Cross-country will start on Wednesday, 9/4.
All students who would like to join the XC team are welcome to join.
All paperwork MUST be on file with the WMS nurse before a student will be allowed to attend practices.
Runners should bring running sneakers, weather-appropriate clothing, and a water bottle.