Cardozo
Middle School
Athletics
Department Overview
The JPS Athletics Department is proud to serve our scholars and parents. Research tells us that scholars that participate in sports tend to perform better in class, attend school regularly, and graduate on time. Our daily goal is to provide assistance and support to all JPS 7th-12th grade scholar-athletes as they push towards their immediate goal of graduating from high school.
Mission Statement
To develop coaches and scholar-athletes through world-class learning experiences, to attain an exceptional knowledge base, critical and relevant skill sets, and the necessary dispositions for great success.
Athletic Philosophy
The philosophy of Jackson Public Schools (JPS) Athletic Programs is based upon the development of the scholar-athlete from the inside out. JPS Athletic Programs seek to transform lives by altering hearts not behavior. JPS Athletic Programs strive to teach scholar-athletes to become self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored and self-corrective while operating in a team-first environment.
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Partner with JPS Athletics to empower our student-athletes and make a lasting impact in our community.
Athletic Programs and Services
Middle School
- Football
- Volleyball
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Co-ed Soccer
- Tennis (Girls and Boys)
- Track and Field (Girls and Boys)
7th & 8th Grade Eligibility
Scholars in grades 7 and 8 are eligible to participate at the high school in their attendance zone in sports not offered at the middle school level.
- Baseball
- Cross Country
- Fast-Pitch Softball
- Golf
- Swimming
High School
- Cross Country
- Volleyball
- Football
- Basketball (Girls and Boys)
- Soccer (Girls and Boys)
- Powerlifting (Girls and Boys)
- Tennis (Girls and Boys)
- Track and Field (Boys and Girls)
- Fast-Pitch Softball
- Baseball
- Golf
- Bowling
- Swimming
