Athletics
All students participating in sports must have a current physical on file at the school and have paid for sports participation insurance ($15). Insurance can be paid for through the Kalamazoo Public Schools Web Store. If you have questions on athletic participation or programs please contact the Hillside athletic director, Mr. James Simon. Call (269) 337-0570 or email Mr. Simon. Note: Students with more than one referral may not attend any athletic events.
Fall sports
Football (seventh and eighth grade) - Coach Matt LaFeve. Email Coach LaFeve.
Cheeerleading (seventh and eighth grade) - Mr. James Simon. Email Mr. Simon.
Girls volleyball (seventh and eighth grade) - Mr. James Simon. Email Mr. Simon.
Golf (seventh and eighth grade) - Mr. Matt Haring. Email Mr. Haring.
Cross country (sixth, seventh and eighth grade) - Ms. Suzann Bennett and Ms. Jessica Jeffrey. Email Coach Bennett. Email Coach Jeffrey.
Winter sports
Boys basketball (seventh and eighth grade) - Mr. Kevin Moore. Email Coach Moore.
Girls basketball (seventh and eighth grade) - Mr. Simon. Email Mr. Simon.
Wrestling (sixth, seventh and eighth grade) - Mr. Simon. Email Mr. Simon.
Bowling (sixth, seventh and eighth grade) - Offered through City of Kalamazoo Parks & Recreation
Spring sports
Track & Field (sixth, seventh and eighth grade) - Coach Matt LaFeve. Email Coach LaFeve.