Tryout Information

Cheerleading Tryout Packet 

Thank you for your interest in trying out for the 2026-2027 SMS cheer squad. 

Please turn completed paperwork into the office by Friday, March 27th (there will be a basket for paperwork). LATE FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! Candidates will share teacher evaluations from Google Classroom. The evaluations must be sent to 4 core teachers you have had this school year (Math, English, Social Studies, Reading or Science), and the teacher should complete and return them no later than Friday, March 27th. 

There are three days of clinics, with tryouts being the fourth and final day. You are required to attend at least two days of clinics in order to try out. Clinics and try-outs will be held at SMS in gym #1. 

Clinic dates are listed below: 
● Monday, March 30th 3:00-5:00pm
● Tuesday, March 31st 3:00-4:30pm 
● Wednesday, April 1st 3:00-4:30 pm
● Try-outs: Thursday, April 2nd starting at 3pm, students can leave when they are done

You will be taught a cheer, chant, jumps, and a short routine. You will need to wear appropriate athletic clothing and tennis shoes. Please have your hair pulled back and all jewelry needs to be removed. 

Try-outs are in gym #2 on Thursday, April 2nd. Try-outs start at 3pm. Once you have tried out you are free to leave. Try-outs are closed to everyone. Please wear dark shorts, a solid plain colored t-shirt, and tennis shoes. We will be keeping 20-25 on the squad. 

You may log on to South Middle’s homepage (www.usd305.com/southmiddle) and choose the cheerleading page from the athletics menu to see the list of qualifying cheerleaders under the 2026-2027 Roster, Thursday,April 2nd after 7:00 pm. 

We are excited to begin a new year! Thank you again for your interest, and we hope to see you at try-outs. 

Sincerely, 

Jennifer Boyles, Head Cheerleading Coach
Brandy Moon, Assistant Cheerleading Coach