Welcome to Patriot country!

As the 2012-2013 school year begins, we at George Washington Middle School welcome you and your son or daughter to a winning tradition as a Patriot.  Whether your child is interested in our competitive sports program, or has aspirations to join intramurals, there should be enough to keep them busy year ‘round!

Please take time to look at our online Sports Home Page & Calendar Page located in the menu to the left of the screen. Event dates and times are continually updated as changes (planned and unforseen) occur. By checking the online Sports Home Page & Calendar Page you will be able to find:

1. Dates for sporting events

2. Times of sporting events and daily practices

3. Location of sporting events

4. Directions to visiting schools

**Times and dates of practices and/or games may change without notice, so check frequently for updates. Do not hesitate to contact coaches or the Main Office for more information** 

Athletic/Activity Fees

An Activity Fee of $28 is charged for the following competitive sports:

Cross Country--Fall 2012  

6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Girls Basketball--Fall 2012                           

6th Grade Boys' Basketball--Winter/Spring 2012-2013

7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball--Fall/Winter 2012                                                    

7th & 8th Grade Girls Volleyball--Winter 2013

7th & 8th Grade Boys Volleyball--Spring 2013                    

7th & 8th Grade Cheerleading--Winter 2013    

Co-Ed Soccer--Spring 2013                         

7th & 8th Grade Girls Softball--Spring 2013

An Activity Fee of $15 is charged for the following intramural sports:

Girls Basketball--Spring 2013

Boys Basketball--Fall 2012

6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Boys Flag Football--Fall 2012

6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Girls Flag Football--Spring 2013

7th & 8th Grade Girls Volleyball--Winter 2013

7th & 8th Grade Boys Volleyball--Spring 2013

6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Wrestling--Winter 2012

Co-Ed Soccer--Spring 2013

**All sports require a current physical (within one calendar year) in order to tryout, and a signed Code of Conduct form**

LTESAC CONFERENCE SCHOOLS (address and directions)



FOREST PARK MIDDLE

925 Beloit Ave.                                     

Forest Park, IL

60130

366-5742

Directions from GWMS:

1) Head northeast on U.S. 34/E Ogden Avenue toward Harlem Avenue.

2) Turn left onto Harlem Avenue heading North.

3) Turn left onto Roosevelt Road heading West.

4) Turn right onto Beloit Avenue heading North until you reach the school which is on the left side of the street

McCLURE Junior High

4225 Wolf Rd.   

Western Springs, IL

60558

246-7590

Directions from GWMS:

1) Head Southwest on U.S. 34/W Ogden Avenue toward Wolf Road

2) Turn left onto Wolf Road heading South

3) McClure is located on the left side of the street at the corner of 42nd Street

GURRIE MIDDLE SCHOOL

1001 S. Spring Avenue

LaGrange, IL

60525

482-2720

Directions from GWMS:

1) Head Southwest on U.S. 34/W Ogden Avenue toward Plainfield

2) Turn left onto Plainfield toward 47th Street

3) Turn slightly right onto 47th Street heading West

4) Turn left onto East Avenue heading South until you reach Plainfield

5) Turn slightly right onto Plainfield again heading Southwest until you reach the school located on the right side of the street

PARK JUNIOR HIGH

333 N. Park Rd. 

LaGrange, IL

60526

482-2500

Directions from GWMS:

1) Head Southwest on U.S. 34/W Ogden Avenue

2) Turn right onto N. Park Road. School is at the corner of Ogden and North Park Road

PLEASANTDALE

7450 S. Wolf Rd.

Burr Ridge, IL

60527 

246-3210

Directions from GWMS:

1) Head Southwest on U.S. 34/W Ogden Avenue

2) Turn left heading South onto U.S 171 S/1st Avenue

3) Take the I-55 exit South toward Chicago/St. Louis

4) Keep to the right and merge onto I-55

5) Take the exit for 276A for South County Line Road

6) Merge onto South County Line Road

7) Take the ramp onto I-55 South

8) Take the exit 276C on the left for Joliet Road 

9) Merge onto Joliet Road heading East toward Wolf Road

10) Take a right onto Wolf Road heading South until you reach school which is on the left side of the street

Highlands Middle School

1850 Plainfield Road

LaGrange, IL

60525

579-6890

Directions from GWMS:

1) Start out going southwest on Ogden Avenue US 34 toward Leland Avenue

2) Turn slight left onto Plainfield Road

3) Turn slight right onto West 47th St and continue to follow W 47th

4) Take the 1st left onto East Avenue

5) Turn right onto E Plainfield Avenue

6) Follow until 1850 Plainfield Road (school is on the right)
 

Willow Springs

8345 Archer Avenue

Willow Springs, IL

60480

839-6828

Directions from GWMS:

1) Start out going southwest on Ogden Avenue US 34 toward Leland Avenue

2) Turn left onto 1st Avenue/IL 171 and continue to follow 1st Avenue

3) Merge onto I-55 South toward St. Louis

4) Take the US-12/US-20/US-45 exit 279A-B toward LaGrange Road

5) Merge onto US-20 East via the ramp on the left

6) Merge onto Archer Avenue

7) Follow until 8345 Archer Avenue (school is on the left) 



NON-Conference Schools

Directions from GWMS:

Freedom MIddle School

3016 S. Ridgeland Avenue

Western Springs, IL

60558

795-5800

Directions from GWMS:

Heritage Middle School

6850 31st Street

Berwyn, IL

60402

749-6110

Patriot Pride, Pass it On!

The mission of GWMS is to collaboratively establish high standards of learning, build community, and meet the emotional, social and academic needs of each student.

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