Athletics

Student-athletes proudly compete as the Milwaukee School of Languages Hawks.

Experienced to brand-new student-athletes are welcome on Hawks teams in nearly one dozen sports.

Middle School Athletics

Students in grades six through eight complete a simple, single-form registration process. Please watch for information from your child’s classroom teacher or contact our physical education specialist teacher/middle school athletics director Amelia Nelson (nelsonak@milwaukee.k12.wi.us).

  • Coed Cross Country
  • Coed Flag Football
  • Girls Basketball
  • Boys Basketball
  • Coed Cheerleading
  • Coed Volleyball
  • Coed Soccer
  • Coed Softball
  • Coed Tennis
  • Coed Track & Field

High School Athletics

The MSL Hawks compete from the fall season (practices may begin as early as August) into spring (sub-sectional and sectional competitions may extend into late May). Students may participate in one sport per season.  Reach out to our athletics director, Robert Slavens, at slavenr@milwaukee.k12.wi.us with any questions.

Student-athletes are expected to attend practice every day and stay on top of academics. Students should notify their coach ahead of time if they cannot make a practice.

  • Boys Football
  • Boys Soccer
  • Boys & Girls Cross Country
  • Girls Golf
  • Girls Swim
  • Girls Tennis
  • Girls Volleyball  
  • Boys Basketball
  • Girls Basketball
  • Girls Swim
  • Boys Baseball
  • Boys & Girls Track & Field
  • Boys Golf Boys Tennis
  • Girls Soccer
  • Girls Softball

Athletics Calendar

Check out game times!

Tickets

Digital ticket sales begin one week before a scheduled athletic event and end 30 minutes after the event’s scheduled start time.

Student-Athlete Registration

Athletes and families must review, sign, and submit the following documents and information on the Milwaukee City Conference Student-Athlete Registration Portal:

  • Athletic fee
  • Athletic permit card
  • Code of Conduct
  • Concussion Agreement forms
  • Family and student info: Name, address, chosen activity, emergency contact
  • Physical exam form, completed by medical professional
  • Proof of Insurance (pic of front/back of card); option to purchase from K&K Insurance for sports season if needed
  • Student-Athlete Handbook
  • Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association eligibility forms

Milwaukee Public Schools has partnered with Concentra health care services to provide physical exams for high-school athletes, or you may work with your child’s current medical provider.