Educating the Whole Child:
Mind, Body and Spirit.
Athletics
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St. Michael Catholic School acknowledges the role that athletics and extracurricular activities can contribute to the total development of the student as a mature Catholic individual.
Because the school staff and parents believe that the role of athletics and extra-curricular activities is a positive one for student development, the school shall offer, in accordance with its abilities, an opportunity for all students to participate in any activity(s) of the student’s choice.
With the assistance of the St. Michael Catholic School's staff and parent volunteers, we hope to guide the students in developing good team playing and leadership skills. We will also work together to develop good sportsmanship and school pride.
The athletic program at St. Michael Catholic School shall reflect respect for God, Church, and one another.
The following extra-curricular activities are offered at St. Michael Catholic School:
FALL
- Girls Volleyball – Grades 5 through 8
- Boys/Girls Golf Club – Grades 5 through 8
WINTER
- Girls Basketball – Grades 4 through 8
- Boys Basketball – Grades 4 through 8
SPRING
- Boys Baseball – Grades 7 through 8
- Girls Softball – Grades 7 through 8
- Boys/Girls Golf Club – Grades 5 through 8
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The volleyball season will begin before the start of school in August
The 5th and 6th grade teams will play area schools from the SSYO Conference for league play. Game will take place mostly on Saturdays, however, there may be games during the week as well. There will be an end of the year tournament in late October at one of the schools from the SSYO.
The 7th and 8th grade teams will play area schools from the SSYO conference and Tri-County conference. Games will take place during the week. The 7th and 8th grade teams will also have the opportunity to participate in the Volleyball Warehouse leagues.
In the event that there is a large number of participants, the players may be split into two different teams based on ability. This is contingent on there being enough players, coaches, and different ability levels within the league so the teams will not play against each other and all player will receive equal playing time in the SSYO/Tri-County.
All teams will practice a minimum of two times each week after school at St. Michael or one of the public school in Prior Lake.
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Fourth and Fifth Grade:
Boys and girls will have the opportunity to participate on a St. Michael school team against other 4th and/or 5th graders. We will participate in the SSYO Conference. Most games will take place on Saturdays, however, there may be games during the week. Depending on the number of players, teams will be equally divided. In fourth grade the playing time is equally divided. In fifth grade the playing time is equally divided in league lay, but not in tournament play; however, no player shall sit out for an entire tournament.
Sixth Grade:
Boys and girls will have the opportunity to participate on a St. Michael school team against other 6th graders. We will participate in the SSYO Conference. Most games will take place on Saturdays, however, there may be games during the week. In sixth grade playing time is equally divided as possible in league games. Depending on the number of players, teams will be equally divided for league games.
Seventh:
Boys and girls will have the opportunity to participate on a St. Michael school team against other 7th and/or 8th graders. We will participate in the SSYO Conference. In 7th grade playing playing time is equally divided as much as possible for league games. Games will take place during the week. Depending on the number of players, teams may be divided by ability.
Eighth Grade:
Boys and girls will have the opportunity to participate on a St. Michael school team against other 7th and/or 8th graders. In 8th grade playing time is not equal for league play. Depending on the number of players, teams may be divided by ability.
Tournament Play:
Students in 4th-8th grade will also have the opportunity to participate on a St. Michael traveling basketball team. Depending on the number of interested players, there may be tryouts to fill the 8-10 spots on the team (numbers subject to change). Participants in the tryouts will be evaluated by an outside evaluator (typically a Prior Lake High School coach) and the athletic director of St. Michael. In the event that there is a large number of participants, the players may be split into two different teams based on ability. This is contingent on there being enough players, coaches, and different ability levels within the league so the teams will not play each other.
Playing time is not divided equally for tournament play. However, a child should not sit out for an entire tournament.
There is more information about the basketball program in the athletic handbook. Click here to view the handbook.
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Baseball is offered for 7th and 8th grade boys. They will participate in the SSYO Conference. The games can be any day of the week and practices will be 2-3 days a week, depending on their game schedule. Playing time will be as equal as possible. In the event there are not enough players, younger student may be invited to play with the team.
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Softball is offered for 7th and 8th grade girls. They will participate in the SSYO Conference. The games can be any day of the week and practices will be 2-3 days a week, depending on their game schedule. Playing time will be as equal as possible. In the event there are not enough players, younger student may be invited to play with the team.
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The St. Michael Catholic School Robotics Program services our youth from grades 1st thru 8th through programs guided by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). FIRST was founded in 1989 and is proven to encourage students to pursue education and careers in STEM-related fields. Our program is separated into three age appropriate subprograms.
- FIRST LEGO Explore (Formerly FLL JR)
- Designed to introduce STEM concepts for grades 1-3. Programming basics are introduced, teams research and build a model to solve a real-world challenge.
- FIRST LEGO Challenge (Formerly FLL)
- Teams are presented with a real-world problem and are challenged to develop a solution through research and innovation. They learn to program the robot to navigate through a course, solving technical challenges. This level is available for grades 4th-6th
- FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)
- Teams are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in head-to-head challenges. Students also learn to market their team through fundraising and community outreach. This level is available for grades 7th and 8th.
The robotics season begins in the fall. Depending upon subprogram level and progression in competitions, the season concludes sometime between November and February. Each team is comprised of 3-10 students and is led by 2-5 parent mentors. The mentors and students learn together and no experience is necessary at any of the levels. Teams meet 1-2 times per week. Meeting times are determined by team mentor availability.
The robotics program aims to make the youth at St. Michael enthusiastic about science and technology, with the idea that through team spirit they can solve complex tasks in creative ways.
It accomplishes this through:
- Team Work
- Discovery
- Programming
- Design
- Technical Writing
- Website Development
- Computer Assisted Design (CAD)
To learn more about the FIRST Robotics organization, visit: US First.org
- FIRST LEGO Explore (Formerly FLL JR)
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The mission of the Extracurricular Department at St. Michael Catholic School is to develop skills and an appreciation for extracurricular activities in a fun, Christian atmosphere, which will serve to establish school spirit and self-pride in St. Michael’s community. Our program has high visibility and much responsibility. How we act, look, and perform not only reflects upon our students, but our school and parish communities as well.
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St. Michael Catholic School acknowledges the role that athletics and extracurricular activities can contribute to the total development of the student as a mature Catholic individual.
With the assistance of the St. Michael School staff and parent volunteers, we hope to guide the students in developing good team playing and leadership skills. We will also work together to develop good sportsmanship and school pride.
The athletic program at St. Michael Catholic School shall reflect respect for God, Church, and one another.
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Intramurals: Programs set up at individual or paired grade levels in Grades PreK-3. Open to any and all who wish to participate in programs with other students from St. Michael.
Clubs: Programs consisting of activities which enhance existing areas of interest for groups of students in grades 5th – 8th grade. May be limited to those expressing an interest in the activity offered and sporadic involvement is acceptable.
Competitive: A program designed specifically for students in 4th – 8th grade in which they may compete with other schools and/or communities. Competitive sports are team oriented. Team goals and objectives are stressed over individual interest and achievement.
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