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Athletics

Ochoa Middle School boasts an energetic and robust athletic program aimed at nurturing exceptional student-athletes. Our dedicated coaches are passionate about igniting motivation within our students to excel in qualities such as honesty, sportsmanship, teamwork, and individual skill development. Together, we strive to make success an attainable goal for every student during their time at Stevens.

Before You Begin: Important Requirements

Before any student-athlete can join our sports programs, it's crucial to fulfill the following requirements:

  1. Complete the Family ID registration, available online.

Register Online

2. All students must submit a copy of their most recent PHYSICAL to the Athletic Office before the first practice. Physicals are valid for 24 months from the exam date. Students with expired physicals cannot participate in practices or games until a new physical is provided.

3. Obtain a current $15 ASB (Associated Student Body) card, available for purchase starting in August at the Ochoa MS Main Office or on www.schoolpay.com.

4. Maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA and pass five out of six classes.

5. Only current 7th or 8th grade students are able to participate in sports.

6. Students who failed 2 or more classes or do not maintain a 2.0 GPA during the trimester for the 2024-2025  school year will be placed on academic probation.

Empower Your Athletic Journey

Parents/Guardians, your responsibility includes completing the Family ID registration form comprehensively and ensuring that all medical information concerning your child's health, medical concerns, injuries, medications, and allergies are communicated to the Athletic Department and Coaches.

Embrace the Seasons of Sports

  • FALL Sports: (August 20-October 17, 2025) SY 2025-2026​​​​​​

    • Football: Start date/First Practice Wednesday, August 20th from 3:30pm-5pm.

    • Volleyball, Boys/Girls Soccer, Cross Country: Start Date/First Practice Friday, August 22nd from 3:30-5pm. 

    • Beginning 8/26/25 all practices will be held directly after school. 

  • WINTER I Sports: October 20th-December 19, 2025: Boys Basketball, Dance

  • WINTER II Sports: January 5-February 27, 2026: Girls Basketball, Girls & Boys Wrestling

  • SPRING Sports: March 2-May 8, 2025: Baseball, Softball, Girls & Boys Tennis, Track & Field

**NO SPORTS PRACTICES on THURSDAY'S for ANY SPORT

Contact

Chris Cardenas
Athletic Director
ccardenas@psd1.org

Carolynn Jones 
Athletic Event Coordinator
crjones@psd1.org

Office: 509-543-6742
Fax: 509-543-6744