Athletic Information

Interscholastic sports and activities at J. Sterling Morton High School form part of a diverse co-curricular program. The activities are vital parts of the comprehensive education offerings at our schools. The sound development of physical capacities in youth complements and enhances the intellectual, emotional, and social development of every young person. These opportunities are useful tools for the achievement of the goals of a comprehensive education.

We encourage student participation in the athletic and activities programs and would like to involve as many students as possible in an educationally sound and successful competitive and non-competitive interscholastic experience. High School athletic and activity programs may be a competitive experience; therefore, not all who try out make the team or group, nor do all those who make the team or group receive the same participation opportunities in events. Ultimately, the participation level of individuals is a staff decision.

Morton's dedication to excellence extends to our extra-curricular programs. In this endeavor, the Interscholastic Programs serve as one of the extensions of the classroom, attempting to provide experiential learning opportunities and enhancing the learning that occurs within the classroom. All participants, regardless of ability, will be afforded opportunities to develop their work ethic, sense of commitment, and social skills.

J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 offers a comprehensive athletics program designed to support student-athletes both on and off the field. Our programs provide opportunities for students to pursue athletic excellence while developing the skills, character, and confidence that contribute to their overall education.

Participation in athletics helps students build self-confidence, leadership, teamwork, and communication skills while fostering a sense of accomplishment and school pride. Through competition, our student-athletes learn the value of commitment, perseverance, discipline, and a strong work ethic, qualities that support success in athletics, academics, and life.

Athletics are an important part of the Morton tradition. Our student-athletes represent their schools and communities with pride, contributing through their dedication, hard work, sportsmanship, and commitment to excellence.

Our experienced and dedicated coaching staff supports each athlete’s growth by developing their skills, encouraging teamwork, and helping students reach their potential in their chosen sport. Coaches also emphasize the importance of academic achievement, reinforcing the belief that success in the classroom is just as important as success in competition.

If a student wants to try out for a sport, they must:

• Must have passed 20 hours (4 classes) of classroom work from the previous semester to be eligible for athletics, except incoming freshmen.
• Students must have an account on 8 to 18 and register for the sport they wish to try out for. QR codes are available outside each Athletic Office for easy access to the registration page. You can also register using the link below.

• Must have a current physical on file that is stamped by the doctor’s office. Physicals are good for 13 months. Students can bring the physical to the East or West Athletic office.

• Obtain a wristband before tryouts. Wristbands are given out in the East or West Athletic office.

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To be considered an educational experience, extra-curricular activities must have specific and worthwhile objectives. These objectives include the development of:

• Physical fitness and skills
• Mental alertness
• Ethical qualities
• Constructive social abilities
• Emotional maturity

All objectives and principles in extra-curricular activities must be primarily concerned with the welfare and educational development of the student participant. The principles, which are to be achieved from the Interscholastic Program, are to provide students with the opportunity to:

• Develop physical talents to their maximum potential.
• Engage in competitive activities, while promoting sound health, safety, and physical fitness.
• Exemplify good conduct as a means for learning good citizenship.
• Learn to appropriately experience both success and failure in an educational environment.
• Learn from experience that consequences follow the violation of a rule.
• Experience working as a team member, exercising self-discipline and self-sacrifice in order to achieve team goals.
• Learn how to be a good teammate, making positive contributions, regardless of the role on the team or activity.
• Experience a feeling of self-worth and to develop self-confidence.
• Experience in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Engage in organized activities with other students whose backgrounds may be dissimilar from their own.
• Learn to develop trust and accept the responsibility that comes with earning trust from others.
• Create a positive rallying point for the school in order to help them develop school spirit and loyalty.