HS Parent Resources
A list of resources for High School Parents including Sports links and easy to find age guides.
CM Family Guide | School Life Hub
Learn More About CM School Events, Sports & Groups — All in One Place
A parent-friendly landing page for clubs, athletics, school events, sign-up links, and ways to connect with other CM families whose kids share the same interests.
Built for Cato-Meridian families | Verify each season’s dates and grade rules before registering
What this page is for
This page is meant to help families quickly see what CM students can join, roughly when students can start, where to sign up, and who to contact if they want to get more involved.
📌 Start Here: The 3 Main Places Parents Will Use Most
FamilyID Sports Registration CM directs families to register sports through FamilyID when a season opens.
District Calendar + Sports Calendars on Schedule Galaxy
Use these for school events, performances, meetings, and athletic schedules.
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) + Sports Boosters + Parent Square
These are your best entry points to meet other parents and stay plugged in.
Quick Start Chart — Approximate Ages, Grades & How to Join
CM publishes most eligibility by grade level, not exact age. The ages below are approximate parent-friendly ranges based on the grade bands named in the district handbook.
| Program Type | Examples at CM | Typical Starting Grade | Approx. Age | How to Sign Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior High Clubs | Junior HS Drama/Musical, class groups, some activity clubs depending on advisor and year | Grade 5-8 for junior drama, Grade 7-8 for broader Jr-Sr eligibility in handbook | About 10-14 | Watch school announcements, ask the main office or counselor, and follow ParentSquare for advisor updates. |
| Modified Sports / 7&8 Sports | Modified football, field hockey, cross country, baseball, softball, track, boys and girls basketball, wrestling | Grade 7-8 | About 12-14 | Register through FamilyID when the season opens and watch the athletics page for timing. |
| High School Clubs | NHS, Student Council, Art Club, French Club, Spanish Club, Technology Club, Yearbook, FFA, Chamber Singers, MasterMinds | Varies by club, most through Jr-Sr HS | About 12-18 | Follow club advisor announcements, school news, counseling updates, and ParentSquare. |
| JV / Varsity Sports | Football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, track, cheer, soccer, cross country, wrestling, bowling, lacrosse | Usually high school, with APP possible for select younger athletes | About 14-18, sometimes younger through APP | Register through FamilyID and contact the Athletic Director with placement questions. |
| Community / School-Connected Programs | Otters Swim Team, PTO events, Rec Center programs, school performances and family nights | Varies widely | All ages depending on program | Use the district site, PTO page, and Rec Center pages for current offerings and schedules. |
Grades 5-8 drama option listed
Grades 7-12 extracurricular eligibility policy
Modified / 7-8 / JV / Varsity pathways
APP noted for select younger athletes
How CM Activities Usually Break Down
Elementary Entry
Where families often first plug in
PTO family nights, dances, book events, game nights, community events, and in some cases junior drama for upper elementary grades.
Middle Grades
Where choices open up more
Grade 7-8 students become eligible for the Jr-Sr extracurricular policy and many modified / 7&8 sports options.
High School
Full club and varsity season access
Students can participate in the wider set of clubs, leadership opportunities, performances, and JV / varsity athletics.
Family Connection
Best parent connection points
PTO, Sports Boosters, ParentSquare, event attendance, and direct contact with advisors or coaches.
🏀 CM Athletics
🏆 Fall Sports
Listed in handbook: Varsity football, modified football, varsity field hockey, modified field hockey, varsity soccer with Jordan-Elbridge, varsity girls soccer with Hannibal, varsity and modified boys and girls cross country, varsity cheerleading, varsity and JV girls volleyball.
Best first step: Watch for fall registration opening and complete FamilyID.
❄ Winter Sports
Listed in handbook: Varsity and JV boys basketball, varsity and JV girls basketball, 7&8 boys basketball, 7&8 girls basketball, 7&8 girls volleyball, varsity wrestling with Jordan-Elbridge, Port Byron, and Union Springs, 7&8 wrestling, varsity cheerleading, unified bowling.
Best first step: Check sports calendar plus FamilyID before the winter season.
🌱 Spring Sports
Listed in handbook: Varsity baseball, modified baseball, varsity softball, JV softball, 7&8 softball, varsity and modified boys track, varsity and modified girls track, boys and girls modified and varsity lacrosse with Jordan-Elbridge.
Best first step: Register early and confirm practice / tryout timing.
📈 Sports Pathway
Program levels explained by CM: Modified focuses on fundamentals and maximum participation, JV increases emphasis on refinement and competition, and varsity is the top competitive level. CM also notes the Athletic Placement Process for a small number of younger athletes when readiness warrants it.
Contact: Athletic Director Robert Wren, 315-626-3439 x3806, [email protected]
🎭 Clubs, Music, Leadership & Activities
🎥 Arts & Performance
Handbook-listed opportunities: Senior HS Drama/Musical (Grades 9-12), Junior HS Drama/Musical (Grades 5-8), Chamber Singers, Marching Band, Art Club, Yearbook.
Good for parents to know: CM has recently highlighted drama productions in district news, which suggests theater remains an active current offering.
🎓 Leadership & Academic
Handbook-listed opportunities: Student Council, National Honor Society, MasterMinds, class groups by grade, Odyssey of the Mind.
How families usually hear first: Advisor announcements, school news, counseling office communications, and ParentSquare.
🌾 Interest & Culture Groups
Handbook-listed opportunities: Acceptance for All Club, French Club, Spanish Club, Technology Club, National FFA Organization.
Why this matters: These are often the easiest starting points for students looking for belonging before jumping into sports.
💬 Parent Connection Angle
Best ways to meet parents in the same lane: Attend performances, home contests, PTO events, booster efforts, and advisor- or coach-led parent communications.
Tip: This page can also include linked buttons later for team pages, club forms, or Facebook groups as you build them.
School Events & Family Involvement
PTO
The CM PTO says it supports family engagement through events like movie nights, dances, bingo for books, and game nights, and it meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 3:45 p.m. in the elementary round table cafeteria, with Zoom access available.
Sports Boosters
Sports Boosters is a natural home base for families with student-athletes and is one of the easiest ways to connect with parents in the same sport circles.
District Calendars
Families should use the district calendar for schoolwide events and the Schedule Galaxy sports calendar for game schedules and athletics timing.
🔗 Main Links Parents Will Click Most
📝 Sports Registration
FamilyID Sports Registration: CM directs families to register sports here.
Open FamilyID registration
📅 District Calendar
Use for: school events, meetings, performances, and general district happenings.
Open CM district calendar
⚽ Sports Calendar
Use for: athletic schedules, dates, and contest tracking.
Open sports calendar
💬 Parent Communication
ParentSquare + Portal: best place to catch announcements, updates, and school communication.
Open district home page
👥 PTO
🏆 Athletics Contact
Athletic Director: Robert Wren
Phone: 315-626-3439 x3806
Email: [email protected]
Open athletics page
CM Family Guide | Meeting Hub
Upcoming PTO & Board of Education Meetings
One place to quickly see the remaining currently scheduled CM parent and board meetings for the rest of the year.
Always verify dates before attending in case the district updates the calendar.
Important note
The Board of Education page currently publishes meeting dates through July 6, 2026. The PTO page states that PTO meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month at 3:45 PM in the round table cafeteria in the elementary school, with Zoom also available.
At a Glance
Board of Education
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: District Conference Room unless otherwise noted
Published remaining 2026 dates currently shown: April 22, May 11, May 19, May 26, June 8, July 6
Open Board of Education meeting dates
PTO
Time: 3:45 PM
Location: Round table cafeteria in the elementary school
Also available: Zoom option
Recurring schedule: Every second Tuesday of the month
Open PTO page
Upcoming Meetings for the Rest of 2026
| Date | Group | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | Board of Education | 6:00 PM | District Conference Room | Cay-Onondaga BOCES Budget Vote/Election |
| Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | PTO | 3:45 PM | Elementary round table cafeteria | Monthly PTO meeting, Zoom also available |
| Monday, May 11, 2026 | Board of Education | 6:00 PM | District Conference Room | Public Budget Hearing |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | Board of Education / District | 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM | Elementary School Media Library Center | Budget Vote |
| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Board of Education | 6:00 PM | District Conference Room | Regular meeting |
| Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | PTO | 3:45 PM | Elementary round table cafeteria | Monthly PTO meeting, Zoom also available |
| Monday, June 8, 2026 | Board of Education | 6:00 PM | District Conference Room | Regular meeting |
| Monday, July 6, 2026 | Board of Education | 6:00 PM | District Conference Room | Re-organizational meeting |
| Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | PTO | 3:45 PM | Elementary round table cafeteria | Monthly PTO meeting, Zoom also available |
| Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | PTO | 3:45 PM | Elementary round table cafeteria | Monthly PTO meeting, Zoom also available |
| Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | PTO | 3:45 PM | Elementary round table cafeteria | Monthly PTO meeting, Zoom also available |
| Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | PTO | 3:45 PM | Elementary round table cafeteria | Monthly PTO meeting, Zoom also available |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | PTO | 3:45 PM | Elementary round table cafeteria | Monthly PTO meeting, Zoom also available |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | PTO | 3:45 PM | Elementary round table cafeteria | Monthly PTO meeting, Zoom also available |