Athletics

All 7th and 8th grade students who want to participate in any of McKinley's athletic activities MUST have a GO BOUND account. GO BOUND is a software platform that provides a central location for schedules and physicals.  To get started, click on the McKinley Bound Homepage.   This is the landing page for Bears families, fans and students  You and your family will be able to get everything you need from this one site!  

It is strongly recommended that if you choose to register using a mobile device that you click the link to the McKinley Bound Homepage and then use a mobile browser to complete the registration.   Once you have registered using the mobile browser then you can access the account using the mobile app.  

Co-Op Athletics with Franklin MS.  If you are registering for boys or girls swimming, you will need to complete the registration process for McKinley for all other sports separately, and then begin the registration process again for that student and choose Franklin MS as the school to register for either of those sports.  

Athletic Registration.   To get your athlete(s) registered for sports programs, click on the "registration" link at the top of the McKinley Bound public site.   From there you will be able to connect your family (parent and student accounts), enter or update all important demographic information, upload your current physical, sign off on all of the required documents for participation, and register for the sports your athlete(s) intend to participate in this school.  Click on the button below for step-by-step instructions to get you started on the Athletic Registration process.

Step by Step Instructions

Part of the registration process is to search for your student under McKinley.  Because this platform is new to us if you do not find your student in the search field, go ahead and choose I can' find my student at the bottom of that pop-up window.   Then add your student and proceed with Registration.   

Notifications.   As parents or guardians of active middle or high school students, you need to keep up with any changes or adjustments to schedules in real-time.  By utilizing the "Notifications" feature in Bound, you will be able to sign up to receive notifications of changes, site, notice the green "Notifications" button below our mascot.   This button is located in the same location on each page as you navigate from activity to activity.  

If you want school-wide notifications, click on this button on the Home screen and sign up - name, email, phone number and what n otifications you would like to receive.  From there, navigate to the activities your student(s) are participating in or ones you want to follow and do the same.  For example , if you want girls tennis notifications you will click on Activities and tennis.  Once you land on the tennis home page, click on the "Notifications" button and sign up for notifications specific to tennis.  Repeat this process of any activities you need to stay up to date and in the know.!   

Schedules, rosters, stats...and more.  We would invite you to take a test drive around the site while you are there.  Click on the links at the top of the page, you'll see all of the athletic, fine art, and school activities we offer here at McKinley.  This site will be your one stop shop for your family's athletic and activities information and resource needs.   

Registering your student(s) on Bound will include a few initial steps:

1. Create an account or log into an existing account.

2. Add your student(s). If they are not showing up once you have logged in, you may need to “add a student”

3. Connect all students in your household.

4. Register your student for EVERY sport they want to participate in. (registration will open up for every season)

5. Upload your student’s  Medical Eligibility Form (aka- Athletic Physical) into the document area of their account. (Form should include medical physicians signature and exam date).

6. Electronically Sign the other forms required to participate in our Athletics Program. (Concussion and participation forms)

7. Finish through the steps until it says you have completed the registration.

Parents can upload their child(s) Athletic Physical right from their phone or computer.

PLEASE, Do not turn athletic forms in at the school! This includes dropping off or emailing forms to the office, the nurse, a coach, etc.

McKinley Athletic Club

The McKinley Athletic Club is dedicated to enriching the athletic experience of our students through fundraising efforts, improved accessibility, access to resources, and promoting school spirit. We recognize the importance of organized sports for student athletes and want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at McKinley STEAM Academy, both on and off the field.

McKinley Athletic Club