Athletics

Jeffco Athletics and its member schools are committed to excellence in athletics while supporting the educational mission of the district. Athletics are an extension of the classroom and an important part of the district’s comprehensive educational philosophy.

The Athletics Department strives to support comprehensive, competitive and positive athletics experiences for all student-athletes, coaches and community members. High school athletics provides a platform for Jeffco athletics teams, coaches and student-athletes to showcase their talent and commitment to excellence. Most importantly, high school athletics provide student-athletes with opportunities to grow as individuals.

Involvement in high school athletics is a privilege. All Jeffco league schools and their school communities are expected to display positive sportsmanship, which instills lifelong values.  Student-athletes should strive to act fairly, observe rules, treats others with respect and handle adversity with integrity.

Winning and competing at the highest level might be the goal  of an individual or program, but it is not the purpose. The purpose of Jeffco Athletics is to provide student-athletes with competitive educational opportunities in which they develop into individuals who care about other people, communicate effectively, understand that trust is earned and not given, experience the benefits and challenges of assuming collective responsibility and take pride in the hard work that success entails.

Providing a comprehensive, competitive and positive experience only happens through the cooperation of student-athletes, parents, coaches and school administration.

In alignment with Priority 1, Goal 2 of Jeffco Thrives 2025, all students have extraordinary student experiences that recognize their strengths, challenge them to improve and support them to succeed. 

Athletics action steps based on Jeffco Thrives 2025, Initiative 1: 

• Provide Jeffco students with opportunities in every school that include: mental health and wellness support. 
• Provide secondary Jeffco students with opportunities in each of the above and include: extracurricular athletics, activities and student clubs.