Athletics

Students participating in a physical education class in school gymnasium

Basketball

Basketball club is open to all students of MS 8. Basketball is held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4-5:30 pm at the school’s gym.

Students in white gi and yellow belts practicing martial arts indoors

Judo

Partnering with Judo4All, MS 8 offers free Judo lessons to all students at MS 8. Judo is a Japanese martial art and Olympic sport practiced by millions of people around the world. Judo’s philosophy revolves around two primary principles: maximum efficient use of energy and mutual welfare and benefit.

Students posing together in matching black shirts in school auditorium

Dance Team

Students will be part of the Spirit squad, performing at halftime of sporting events, as well as assemblies. Students are expected to hold themselves in high regard as they will be representing the student body. Students will also be expected to take care of their uniforms and poms as well as learn all the routines for their performances.

Coach shaking hands with two youth wrestlers before a match

Wrestling

Wrestling is the sport consisting of grappling with an opponent and trying to throw or hold them down on the ground according to a group of rules. A 10 week (October 3rd- December 11th) co-ed wrestling team complete with practices, dual meets, tournaments and a City Championship.