Gene LaRose District Elementary Track & Field Meet

📍 Location: Goerke Field, 1100 Minnesota Ave, Stevens Point, WI 
🗓 Dates: 

• Wednesday, May 20, 2026
• Thursday, May 21, 2026
• Severe Weather Date: Friday, May 22, 2026

⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM each day

Join us as our 5th and 6th grade students from across the district compete in this long-standing celebration of fitness, fun, and friendly competition!

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🧭 Overview

Students have been training during Physical Education classes and are ready to show their skills! This event marks the culminating experience of our PE track and field unit and offers students the chance to explore both individual and team-based competition.

• 5th Grade Track Events: Thursday

• 6th Grade Track Events: Wednesday

• Field Events alternate by grade (See schedules below)

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🗓 Event Specifics

📄Order of Events – Track & Field Meet

• English
• Spanish

📄 Parent Cover Letter with Details 

• English
• Spanish

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🎒 What Students Need to Bring:

• A sack lunch (no lunch service will be provided)

• Appropriate gym clothing and weather-appropriate layers

• Water bottles and sunscreen

• Gloves (required for Tug-of-Victory participants)

• NO spiked shoes, gum, or turf access for non-competitors

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📸 Spectator Information:

• Families are welcome to attend and cheer from the west stands or the outside of the track fence. View the Track Meet Seating Chart. (English | Spanish) 

• Please do not enter the turf or east stands (reserved for staff and students).

• Be mindful of event timing — events may run 5–30 minutes ahead or behind schedule.

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🙋‍♀️ Volunteer Opportunities

We rely on the support of adult volunteers to make this meet successful! If you're able to help on either day, please either:

• Submit a Volunteer Form

• Email Randy Shirek

Volunteers must have a background check on file with the district

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