Athletics
Physical Education Classes
Physical education is an important part of the curriculum, and all students at Elmwood Franklin School have ample opportunity to participate. Physical education classes are provided daily to students in Grades 1 through 6, for five periods a week to students in Grades 7 and 8, and twice weekly to Prep students.
Besides providing a great outlet for students’ energy, students are taught sport-specific skills broken down into developmentally-appropriate progressions to build their interest and ability in sports that they may play now and throughout their lives. Cooperation, teamwork, and sportsmanship are highlighted at all age levels.
Supplemental programs include off-site introductory weight-training classes for students in Grades 7 and 8 and a ski club for Upper School students.
Interscholastic Sports
EFS offers an extensive middle school athletic program with 18 interscholastic teams of five different sports—baseball, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and field hockey. Students in grades 4-8 are given the opportunity to participate on interscholastic athletic teams playing seasonal schedules versus other schools in the WNY region. Any student who wishes to participate and makes the commitment to our program, will have the opportunity to do so.
Intramural Sports
Students in fourth, fifth, and sixth grade have the opportunity to stay after school on a weekly basis during the school year to participate on intramural teams. The students are introduced to many of the team sports that will prepare them for participating on the interscholastic teams. Running clubs are also offered in the fall and spring for students in fourth through eighth grade.
Physical education is an important part of the curriculum, and all students at Elmwood Franklin School have ample opportunity to participate. Physical education classes are provided daily to students in Grades 1 through 6, for five periods a week to students in Grades 7 and 8, and twice weekly to Prep students.
Besides providing a great outlet for students’ energy, students are taught sport-specific skills broken down into developmentally-appropriate progressions to build their interest and ability in sports that they may play now and throughout their lives. Cooperation, teamwork, and sportsmanship are highlighted at all age levels.
Supplemental programs include off-site introductory weight-training classes for students in Grades 7 and 8 and a ski club for Upper School students.
Interscholastic Sports
EFS offers an extensive middle school athletic program with 18 interscholastic teams of five different sports—baseball, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and field hockey. Students in grades 4-8 are given the opportunity to participate on interscholastic athletic teams playing seasonal schedules versus other schools in the WNY region. Any student who wishes to participate and makes the commitment to our program, will have the opportunity to do so.
Intramural Sports
Students in fourth, fifth, and sixth grade have the opportunity to stay after school on a weekly basis during the school year to participate on intramural teams. The students are introduced to many of the team sports that will prepare them for participating on the interscholastic teams. Running clubs are also offered in the fall and spring for students in fourth through eighth grade.