MADISON, Wis.—The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is offering free sports physicals to student-athletes at its four comprehensive high schools this August, helping ensure students are ready to participate in fall athletics while removing barriers for families.

The clinics are open to MMSD students participating in school-sponsored athletics and are intended to help students meet the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association's (WIAA) physical examination requirements before the start of the fall sports season.

"MMSD is committed to making athletics accessible to every student who wants to participate," said Jeremy Schlitz, MMSD's director of athletics. "By offering free physicals at our high schools, we're making it easier for students to focus on being part of a team, developing new skills and enjoying the many benefits that come with participating in school athletics."

Physicals will be offered between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the following dates:

• Monday, Aug. 3: Vel Phillips Memorial High School and Robert M. La Follette High School
• Tuesday, Aug. 4: East High School and West High School
• Monday, Aug. 10: East High School and West High School
• Tuesday, Aug. 11: Vel Phillips Memorial High School and Robert M. La Follette High School
• Monday, Aug. 17: Vel Phillips Memorial High School and Robert M. La Follette High School
• Tuesday, Aug. 18: East High School and West High School

Exams will be provided by appointment only. Student-athletes should schedule appointments by calling or emailing their school’s athletics office, and must bring a completed, parent/guardian-signed copy of the WIAA’s preparticipation physical evaluation form with them to their exam:

• East High School Athletics Office
  (608) 204-1604
  TJ Rogness, athletic director: tjrogness@madison.k12.wi.us
  Emily Halberg, assistant athletic director: eshalberg@madison.k12.wi.us
  
  
• Robert M. La Follette High School Athletics Office
  (608) 204-3641
  Scott Swanson, athletic director: spswanson@madison.k12.wi.us
  Lindsay Lyons, assistant athletic director: lelyons@madison.k12.wi.us
  
  
• Vel Phillips Memorial High School Athletics Office
  (608) 663-6191
  Tim Richardson, athletic director: ttrichardson@madison.k12.wi.us
  Leigha Sponsel, assistant athletic director: lksponsel@madison.k12.wi.us
  
  
• West High School Athletics Office
  (608) 204-4103
  Corvonn Gaines, athletic director: cjgaines@madison.k12.wi.us
  Natalie Loranger, assistant athletic director: nkloranger@madison.k12.wi.us

MMSD offers a wide range of athletic opportunities that promote teamwork, leadership, resilience and healthy lifestyles. Families are encouraged to complete physicals early to ensure students are eligible to participate when practices begin.

For more information, families should contact their school's athletic department or visit the district's athletics webpage.

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About the Madison Metropolitan School District

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin, serving more than 25,000 students across 52 schools. The district’s vision is that MMSD will be a learning community where all students are valued, challenged, supported and inspired to reach their dreams. With more than 7,000 teachers and staff, MMSD is committed to ensuring the district’s goals and core values are held at the center of its efforts, so students can learn, belong and thrive. For more information, visit mmsd.org.