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Winter Sports Season Announcement


The 26-27 Winter Sports Season will soon kick off. Any student interested in trying out, participating, and competing in a sport must have a completed DIAA sports physical on file with our school nurse, Ms. Rebecca, and/or the McCullough Wellness Center. Please reach out to the coaching staff if you have any questions.  

Wrestling Coaches:
Head Coach: Coach Milians (Joseph.Milians@colonial.k12.de.us) 
Assistant Coach: Coach Jackson (tyler.jackson@colonial.k12.de.us) 

Wrestling Start Dates: 
Tuesday, October 20th: 8th & 7th Grade Only
Wednesday, October 21st: 6th Grade Only
Thursday, October 22nd: Call Back List Only
Friday, October 23rd: Official Practice with Roster 

Basketball Coaches:
Boys Basketball Head Coach: Coach Wes (Wesley.Reynolds@colonial.k12.de.us) 
Girls Basketball Coach: Coach Wilson (Tammy.Wilson@colonial.k12.de.us) 

Basketball Start Dates: 
Boys Basketball: 

Tuesday, December 1st: 8th & 7th Grade Only
Wednesday, December 2nd: 6th Grade Only
Thursday, December 3rd: Call Back List Only

Girls Basketball: 
Thursday, December 3rd: All Grades
Friday, December 4th: All Grades
 

Message from AD, Dr. Morris


2026-2027 DIAA ATHLETIC PHYSICAL AND CONSENT FORMS

Any athlete interested in taking part in any tryouts or sporting events, a 2026/2027 DIAA physical examination form signed by a licensed doctor (MD or DO), licensed nurse practitioner, or licensed physician's assistant that was done on or after April 1, 2026, must be on file with Nurse Rebecca or the McCullough Wellness Center.  

DIAA Form

Parent/guardian:

  • Fill out and sign pages 2, 3, and 5

Student Athlete:

  • Fill out and sign pages 2 and 3

Physician:

  • Exam, fill out and sign pages 4 and 5 
     

    No DIAA physical on file means the student-athlete will not be able to participate in tryouts or sports. 

Any questions, please contact Paige Morris at paige.morris@colonial.k12.de.us


 

McCullough Athletics Home Game Expectations


McCullough Athletics 2026-2027 Home Game Expectations 

Student-Spectator Expectations:

  • All student spectators must be accompanied by a verifiable parent/guardian in order to attend athletic events.

  • Events begin at 3:30 p.m.  All student spectators must leave school grounds at the end of the day and return with their parent/guardian at 3:25 p.m.

  • Spectators are not provided with transportation to or from athletic events.

  • There will be a concession stand of snacks and drinks for the game. 

  • The Colonial School District Code of Conduct is in effect at all games.

Sportsmanship Expectations:

McCullough spectators should…

  • be positive and recognize strong effort, skillful play, and teamwork

  • be respectful and supportive of our student-athletes, our opposition, coaches, officials, and other fans 

  • be good-natured and sportsmanlike

  • appreciate that officials are providing a service that allows our student-athletes to compete; No Officials, No Competitions

  • understand that middle school sports are about increasing student skills and knowledge of their sports in preparation for high school athletics

  • recognize and appreciate the importance of team sports in youth development and character-building

  • recognize that there is a way to win with class and a way to lose without excuses or finger-pointing

Booing or taunting an opposing player, fan, or game official is unacceptable at every McCullough athletic event. Cheers, chants, or signs or gestures that are obscene, mocking, or derogatory are not reflective of our core values and will not be tolerated.  Such negative behavior may lead to prohibition from future attendance at athletic events.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Morris at paige.morris@colonial.k12.de.us


Nemours School Based Wellness Center


Location: McCullough Middle 
Phone Number: 302-512-7500

Nemours Website


Eligibility Information


DIAA Fall Sports - Co-ed Soccer, Field Hockey

DIAA Winter Sports - Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Cheerleading

DIAA Spring Sports - Baseball, Softball, Track and Field

2.5.2 In order to be eligible for participation in interscholastic athletic contests and scrimmages, a student must pursue a regular course of study or its equivalent as approved by the local governing body and must be passing at least four full-year courses. 

DIAA Middle School Eligibility


NFHS Information


McCullough Middle School's athletic department promotes community participation in its events. All parents, students, supporters, and members of the community are welcome to lend a hand. Good sportsmanship is promoted by all parties involved. Sportsmanship, concussions, the role of parents in sports, and heat fever are just a few of the sports-related topics covered in free online courses provided by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).

Link to website: https://nfhslearn.com/courses

McCullough Middle School