If you are interested in participating in WHS Blue Jay Athletics for the 2023-2024 school year, please read below for important information. Click here for Blue Jay Athletics informational flyer.

The first practice date for WHS spring sports is Monday, February 26, 2024. Please see the list of practice dates, times, and locations in the right column of this page.

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR PARTICIPATING IN WHS ATHLETICS

1. PRINT THE PHYSICAL PACKET by clicking here or pick one up from the Athletic Office.

- REMINDER: All physicals must be filled out on our forms. This is mandated by the MSHSAA.

2. GET A PHYSICAL EXAM

If a student intends to play sports for the Washington Blue Jays, they must have a valid physical uploaded to rSchool prior to participation.

-REMINDER: All physicals must be filled out on our forms. This is mandated by the MSHSAA.

3. REGISTRATION

In an ongoing effort to simplify the pre-participation process for our students, parents, and coaches, the athletic office is implementing an automated paperless document collection source for the 2023-24 school year. The cumbersome process of collecting physicals and parent permission forms in our office will no longer be necessary. To begin uploading forms, you can go to the WHS rSchool website at WHS Activity Registration.

PARENTS QUICK START GUIDE FOR ACTIVITY REGISTRATION
Need help? Call the Activities Office at (636) 231-2180.

Physical Packet

If a student intends to play sports for the Washington Blue Jays, they must have a valid physical uploaded to rSchool prior to participation.

WHAT DEEMS A PHYSICAL TO BE VALID?: A PPE (physical form) that releases a student to participate in sports/activities will now be considered valid for two years (730 days). We cannot control when every student’s physician will want to see them again for a general physical, which will be between the student’s physician and their parent; however, in order to be permitted to play sports for a school team, the new MSHSAA By-Law allows a physical to be valid for a two-year period (730 days). A current physical that a student may have on file with the school may be valid for next school year under the new by-law.

Example: A physical that was received on August 2, 2021, is now valid through August 1, 2023.

NOTE: In the event that a student has endured a medical condition resulting in a significant change with their medical history, the school is advised to request a new PPE (physical form), or at a minimum, if/when the school knows that a student has experienced a medical condition or an injury, the school shall secure a written medical release from a physician for the student to be released to return to or to continue participation. It is recommended that the written medical release from the student’s attending physician be retained on file with the student’s most recent physical form. Only the MSHSAA PPE Form, the “physical examination”, is valid for a two-year period (730 days). The MSHSAA Preparticipation Documentation such as Medical History, Parent Permission-Insurance Verification, Student Agreement, Concussion Education Materials-Parent/Student Signature, Emergency Contact Information are still annual requirements that the school must secure from the students/parents annually.

As of Aug. 2012, the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) has mandated that a physical is valid only if completed on an MSHSAA physical form. MSHSAA physical forms are available for pickup in the WHS Athletic Office or can be downloaded by clicking here.

Insurance Requirements

All prospective student-athletes must have basic accident (medical) insurance coverage to participate in athletics. Insurance information is to be provided on the MSHSAA physical form.

Picture Day

Spring sports picture day is scheduled for Friday, April 5 at 3:40 p.m. Click here to access the Wagner Portrait Group website. You will be asked to enter your password. If you do not know your password, please email info@wagnerportraitgroup.com or call (800) 444-7986.

Student-Athlete Handbook

Please see the interactive student-athlete handbook below. Click here to download and print the handbook.