Mission Statement
Morton Junior High School is committed to providing meaningful opportunities to all students. We believe that through athletics, students can learn valuable life lessons that carry over into all aspects of their lives. We believe hard work, dedication, good sportsmanship, teamwork, and school spirit are all components that not only make for successful teams but also for successful individuals. It is our goal that our students succeed in life and we believe athletic participation provides an avenue to learn these many important skills necessary to succeed.
Participation Requirements
Any student wanting to try-out/practice for a team must have the following two items turned into the MJHS office:
1. Physical (not more than one calendar year old)
2. Insurance waiver (one per year)
To confirm that you have these turned in already, see the office. Once you have the physical and waiver turned in to the office, you will be given a "green card" to give to the coach on the FIRST DAY OF TRY-OUTS. No one will be allowed to try-out without it. If for some reason a student-athlete is unable to get a physical in time for the start of practice, the student should still attend the practice/try-out and watch until the physical is completed.
As a member of the IESA, we are bound by various rules and regulations. One of importance is By-Law 3.043. Please read this rationale in order to become familiar with and ensure you do not unknowingly break it. The basic concept of the rule is once a student begins practicing for a school team, that students may not play on another team of the same sport during the school season. There is an exception for the beginning of the softball/baseball season. Please read the By-Law for complete guidelines.
Recognition and Awards
Each student athlete is awarded a chenille letter and pin upon completion of his or her first season. After all subsequent seasons, student athletes receive a pin only.
Platinum Potter Award - Awarded annually to any 8th Grade student athlete who has participated in a minimum of six sports.
#1 Potter Fan Award - Awarded annually to the student(s) who best exemplifies the Junior Potter spirit of sportsmanship, school pride and enthusiasm.
General Information
- Coaches' Directory
- Parent/Coach Communication
- Suggestions for Sports Parents
- Parents' Guide to Highschoolsports.net email notification
- Highschoolsports.net email notification team selection
Try-Out Informational Fliers
- Baseball (revised)
- Softball
- Cross-Country (revised, 5/10/10)
- Girls' Basketball
- Boys' Basketball
- Wrestling
- Volleyball
- Track
- Spirit Squad (cheer/dance)
Links
- Softball
- Season Calendars
- IESA Homepage
- IESA Handbook and By-Laws
- MJHS IESA All-Time Records
- Character Counts! Pursuing Victory with Honor Newsletter
Concessions and Ticket-Taking
- Guidelines
- Boys' Basketball Schedule
- Girls' Basketball Schedule
- UPDATED Girls' BB Regional and Sectional Schedule
- Volleyball Schedule
- Wrestling Schedule
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