MCMS has a comprehensive Interscholastic Athletics Program (IAP) regulated through the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA). This program is open to all students in grades 5--8. To participate on an athletic team, a student must meet all criteria established by East St. Louis SD 189 and MCMS. This includes adherence to the East St. Louis SD 189 Academic Eligibility Standards. Sportsmanship and personal fitness are two of the goals of the athletics program. All participants and parents must sign the Athletic Code and have a current sports physical on file before participants may begin practicing.

Interscholastic Athletics

Any medication with school nurse or carried by athelete (i.e. inhaler) MUST have a medication permission form which is submitted to school nurse.

Fall Season

Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football

Eligibility: Grade 5-8 
Required Documents: Yearly physical and inherent risk form; must maintain a 2.0 GPA or above with no more than 2 F's at any time; 10 practice dates before first competition.

Winter Season

Basketball, Cheerleading, Volleyball

Eligibility: Grade 5-8 
Required Documents: Yearly physical and inherent risk form; must maintain a 2.0 GPA or above with no more than 2 F's at any time; 10 practice dates before first competition.

Spring Season

Track

Eligibility: Grade 5-8 
Required Documents: Yearly physical and inherent risk form; must maintain a 2.0 GPA or above with no more than 2 F's at any time; 10 practice dates before first competition.