At Lesley Ellis School, we offer students a wide variety of educational opportunities and ambitious academic challenges. As an essential component of this program, middle school athletics helps students develop both socially and emotionally through physical activity and teamwork. Based on Lesley Ellis School values, the athletics program seeks to prepare students for future athletic opportunities by developing not only skill, but more importantly, character.
The middle school athletics program provides students the opportunity to participate in soccer in the fall, basketball in the winter, and cross-country in the spring. Through team practices and interscholastic games, students learn the fundamental skills and strategies of these sports. Lesley Ellis School competes in the Big MAC (Montessori Athletic Conference), playing similar middle schools throughout the Boston area.
Competition is introduced in a supportive environment promoting fair play and sportsmanship. The middle school athletics program seeks to develop character, build self-confidence, and promote physical wellness in each and every student.
There are no fees for middle school athletics.
Fall – Soccer
September – October
Head coach: Paulo Valentim
Soccer teams are divided by grade level.
Grades 5 and 6 practice and play games on Tuesdays starting September 10, ending November 12.
Grades 7 and 8 practice and play games Thursdays starting September 5, ending November 5.
Each team will have 15 roster spots.
There will be an additional optional practice day on Mondays 3:00 – 4:00. This practice is a combined practice with both teams, 5/6 and 7/8. Players must be signed up through our online registration.
Grades 5 & 6 soccer schedule 2024 COMING SOON.
Grades 7 & 8 Soccer schedule 2024 COMING SOON.
Winter – Basketball
November – March
Head coach: Paulo Valentim
Basketball is divided by grade level.
Grades 5 and 6 practice and play games Monday and Tuesday starting November 25, ending March 18.
Grades 7 and 8 practice and play games Wednesday and Thursday starting November 20, ending March 20.
Each team will have 15 roster spots.
A full schedule will be released by October 15.
Spring – Cross Country
April – June
Head coach: Paulo Valentim
Cross-country will begin April 4, ending June 1. The roster will be open to Grades 5 – 8. There will be a maximum of 20 roster spots.
Cross-country will practice and race Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15- 4:30. Race start times vary, with 4:00 p.m. being the latest start time.
The Lesley Ellis home course is the block around the school. Running around 3 laps, which is 1.98 miles.
A full schedule will be released by March 15.