Students are encouraged to participate in Highlands School's extracurricular sports program. The efforts of our physical education teachers, teacher coaches, and parent coaches focus on creating sports opportunities where every player is a valued member of a team.

 

Highlands School athletics are established to provide students with opportunities to achieve the highest degree of sportsmanship, fair play, and excellence in an atmosphere of mutual respect. The school's athletic programs enrich the educational development of all participants and help prepare students for leadership roles in society. Highlands' students may participate in school sponsored basketball and cross-country. Students may also play soccer by registering through the parent sponsored Highlands Soccer Club.

Highlands School is a founding member of the Birmingham Regional Independent Athletic Association (BRIAA) League. BRIAA's mission is to provide the opportunity for children to participate in a competitive basketball league that is built upon the principles of superior sportsmanship and character.

 

Highlands School's goal is to create a positive basketball experience for the players by placing an emphasis on fair play and creating an atmosphere of respect for coaches, players, and officials. It is the goal of this league to establish principles that will encourage players to have the desire to develop their basketball skills in years to come for later school competition and for them to consider basketball as a long-term part of their wellness lifestyle.

 

Registration and participation in this league is open to all Highlands students in 4K through the 6th grade. Please remember, a student's registration is a commitment to coaches, teammates, and the school. Please plan for your child to attend at least one practice per week and the majority of the Saturday games.

 

Visit the BRIAA website for more information about the league and the Highlands School's involvement.

Part of BRIAA, Highlands' cross-country team participates in four to five meets each fall. It is open to K through 8th grade students.