At University School of Milwaukee, we offer both interscholastic and intramural offerings for Middle School students in 5th through 8th grades. Intramural sports meet after school one to two days a week. The goal of intramurals is for students to have fun, make new friends, develop team skills, and get some exercise. Students in intramural sports compete against their peers at USM in a more relaxed, recreational setting.

Interscholastic sports are introduced to students for the first time in Middle School. Interscholastic sports practice several days a week and have games after school and on weekends. The goals for the interscholastic athletics program are to meet the needs of the students for strenuous physical activity, as well as to help them develop a sense of team play and good sportsmanship. At this level, participation, rather than winning, is our policy. All students will have the opportunity to participate and play on a team; however, playing time may not always be equal in tournament play.