Spartan Running

Register online through MyPaymentsPlus, Orono Schools’ payments system for school meals, fees and activities.

See specific registration information and pricing at MyPaymentsPlus. Do not let cost be a barrier to participation. Please see the "Scholarships & Financial Options" information on this page.

All athletes who are interested in participating in high school or middle school sports should not be discouraged due to cost. Educational Benefits through the Minnesota Department of Education include child nutrition, discounted activity fees, sports fees, internet services, and college preparation. We encourage ALL families that could qualify for educational benefits to apply first before registering for sports or activities. If you are approved for benefits, the discount will automatically be applied in MyPaymentsPlus. Orono Schools maintains complete confidentiality regarding a student’s eligibility status. Information and applications in English and Spanish are available on the Child Nutrition website. Questions? Please contact jacklyn.deroma@orono.k12.mn.us

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Each student participating in a middle school sport must have an updated and valid sports-qualifying physical on file to register in MyPaymentsPlus (MPP). You can find your most recent physical exam date in MyPaymentsPlus by clicking My Account then Manage Accounts. Physicals are valid for 3 years from exam date. You will not be able to complete your registration if your child’s sports physical is not on file in the school or if a current physical expires before the final date of the season for which you are registering.

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Middle School Coed Track & Field is not a Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)-sanctioned activity; however, Orono Schools and Orono Community Education adhere to the same high standards as the MSHSL for all activities.

The Minnesota State High School League is organized for the following educational purposes:

• To provide, promote, manage and administer a program of activities for students of the member schools on subsection, section and state levels in athletics and fine arts.
• To establish uniform and equitable rules for students in extra-curricular activities.
• To elevate standards of sportsmanship and to encourage the growth of responsible citizenship among students, member schools and their communities.
• To protect students, member schools and their communities from exploitation by special interest groups.
• To provide mutual benefit and relief plans for the assistance of students injured in extra-curricular activities in meeting medical and hospital expenses incurred by reason of such injuries.

The MSHSL website provides information about the league itself, each activity and sport, and all tournament information from section brackets to tournament seedings.

Orono Schools is a member of the Metro West Conference. The Metro West Conference does not currently have an organized Middle School sports program. We compete against the Metro West Conference as well as other area schools. Please visit Orono's Metro West Conference webpage for more information. 

Please direct questions to Kim King, Orono Community Education Sports Coordinator at 952-449-8352 or kim.king@orono.k12.mn.us.