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Before the Obama Presidential Center welcomed its first public visitors, a group of Lab sixth graders got an exclusive tour—all because one student had the courage to ask.
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High School
Announcements
2026–27 Registration Windows
High School 2026–2027 Registration (All Seasons): May 1–17, 2026
High School Team Camps
Summer Camp (Fall Teams): July 27–July 30, 2026
2026 Season Start Dates
Fall Season (All Sports): August 10, 2026
Winter Season:
- Girls Basketball: November 2, 2026
- Boys Basketball: November 9, 2026
- Boys Swimming: November 23, 2026
- Dance: October 26, 2026
- Fencing: October 19, 2026
- Indoor Track and Field: January 19, 2027
Spring Season (All Sports): March 1, 2027
Special Events
- Maroon Fever: Come celebrate our spring athletes: April 24, 2026
- College Athletic Signing Day: April 24, 2026 (C116, 12:15–1 p.m.)
- Homecoming: September 25, 2026
Please contact athletics@ucls.uchicago.edu with any questions.
2025–2026 Schedule
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May 5–16 |
August 11 |
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WINTER SPORTS |
May 5–16 |
October/November/January* |
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SPRING SPORTS |
May 5–16 |
March 2* |
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SUMMER FITNESS CENTER |
June 2–13 |
June 16 |
IHSA Website - full 5-Year Season Calendars
Important Dates
- Fall Season Coach and Athlete/Family Meeting - August 2025
- Winter Season Coach and Athlete/Family Meeting - October 2025
- Spring Season Coach and Athlete/Family Meeting - February 2026
Middle School
Announcements
2026–27 Registration Windows
Fall Season Only: May 18–June 5, 2026
Winter Season: TBD
Spring Season: TBD
2025–26 Interscholastic Schedule
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FALL SPORTS |
May 19–30 |
August 25–October 9 |
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WINTER SPORTS |
October 10–24 |
November 17–February 5 |
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SPRING SPORTS |
February 9–23 |
March 30–May 14 |
2025–26 Intramural Schedule
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September 22–October 3 |
October 13–November 6 |
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January 12–30 |
February 9–March 5 |
Important Dates
- Fall Season Coach and Athlete/Family Meeting - August 2025
- Winter Season Coach and Athlete/Family Meeting - November 2025
- Spring Season Coach and Athlete/Family Meeting - March 2026
Lower School
Announcements
Information for the 2026–27 Lower School clinics will be posted in early August. Please contact athletics@ucls.uchicago.edu with any questions.
2025–26 Clinic Schedule
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September 5–17 |
September 27–October 25 |
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December 5–17 |
January 17–February 14 |
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April 4–May 2 |
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