Sequoia Union High School District

SUHSD Athletics will begin and operate as planned under the guidance of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and the Central Coast Section (CCS), in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the San Mateo County Health Department. We will continue to follow all established health and safety precautions as outlined in the district's School Reopening Plan.  As of today's date, masks are required indoors (with exemptions) while at school and school-related events, but are optional when outdoors (e.g., participating in outdoor activities, eating, and physical education activities). However, particularly in areas of substantial to high transmission levels, people who are not fully vaccinated are encouraged to wear a mask in crowded outdoor settings or during activities that involve sustained close contact with other people who are not fully vaccinated.

 

Updated guidance is anticipated to be released by CDPH before school starts. If the updated guidance has modified health and safety requirements, SUHSD will communicate those changes as necessary.  

Athletics

Athletics plays an important part in the lives of SUHSD students. Young people learn a great deal from participation in interscholastic athletics. Lessons in sportsmanship, teamwork, competition and how to win and lose gracefully are integral parts of our athletic programs. Athletic participation also plays an important part in helping students develop a healthy self-concept as well as a healthy body. Athletic competition also improves school spirit and helps students develop pride in their school.

The interscholastic athletic program shall be conducted in accordance with existing Board of Education policies, rules and regulations. While the Board of Education takes great pride in winning, it does not condone "winning at any cost" and discourages any and all pressures, which might tend to neglect good sportsmanship and good mental health. At all times, the athletic program must be conducted in such a way so as to justify it as an educational activity.

Throughout the course of an athletic season, there may be a time where a student athlete or parent may have questions or concerns. In order to address and value these questions and/or concerns, please communicate directly with your coaching staff to collaboratively work towards positive solutions. In an event where your questions and/or concerns have not been addressed, a need may present itself to discuss further with the Administrative Vice Principal that oversees Athletics at your home school. SUHSD students, staff, and parents pride themselves in honoring the game with positive sportsmanship and integrity at all times. 

 

For more information regarding Athletics at your home school, please contact your corresponding Athletic Director below.

 

Sequoia High School Athletic Director
Ext. 63703 

Kryger, Steven
Menlo-Atherton High School Co-Athletic Director
Ext. 53761 
Snow, Paul
Menlo-Atherton High School Co-Athletic Director
Ext. 53761 

Smith, Patrick
Carlmont High School Athletic Director
Ext. 33702 

Faulkner, Tim
Woodside High School Athletic Director
Ext. 43710 

 

Cornejo, Hector
TIDE Academy Athletic Director
Ext. 79907 

 

• SUHSD Athletic Eligibility & Participation Handbook | Español
• California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)
  Championship information, educational programs, related links, membership details, upcoming events and governance for state collegiate sports.
• CIF Central Coast Section (CCS)
  The Central Coast Section (CCS) is one of ten sections of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) who have been given authority by the State Legislature to govern high school athletics in the state of California.
• Peninsula Athletic League (PAL)
  The Peninsula Athletic League is an 17 member school league. It was formed into a CCS "Super League" in 1996 with the merging of the former NPL and PAL into one big basic league. Schools in our league are geographically located from Atherton to Daly City. Our 17 member schools are divided into "divisions" or "supplemental leagues" by sport according to the strength of each school's program in that particular sport. Our Bay Division is the strongest of our two Bay and Ocean Divisions. We also include a Lake Division in Girls Soccer, Boys Golf and Baseball. Basketball is divided up geographically into North and South Divisions. The league is governed by a Board of Managers consisting of the Principal of each school. The Athletic Directors from each of our schools meet and make recommendations on many issues to our Board of Managers.