Lanier Athletic Site

Please be aware the PTO does not manage any athletics programming and provIdes this information on a best-efforts basis. Please contact the coach with questions or see the Lanier website for complete information. 

Cheer

Interested in trying out to the Lanier Cheer team for the 2027 - 2028 school year. Please save these important dates below: 

• Thursday April 8, 2027 - Cheer parent and student meeting 5pm - Parents and students will learn about the cheer program, tryout process, costs, and more.
• Thursday May 6, 2027 - Cheer Tryout Workshop 4 - 5:30pm - Students will be able to practice their dance and cheer routines in small groups before tryouts. 
• Friday May 9, 2027 - Cheer Tryouts 4 - 7:30 pm - Students will showcase their skills in front of our judges. The end time will depend on how many students participate. Students should be picked up after their performance. Results will be shared by student and parent emails on Saturday May 10th.

For those that make the team, here are some other important dates to know:

• TBD - Cheer Uniform Fittings 4 - 5:30pm - Cheerleaders will be fitted for their uniforms and submit their purchase to Varsity Spirit.
• Tuesday June 1, 2027  through Friday June 4, 2027 - Cheer Camp 9am - 2pm - Cheerleaders will learn all the necessary skills, dances, cheers, and stunts for the upcoming school year. This is a required event.

Cross Country GIRLS & Boys

2026 LANIER CROSS COUNTRY

Welcome to the Lanier Cross Country Team.  Cross country running is a sport that lends itself to accommodating large numbers.  Because of that, we do not have a tryout and welcome every runner willing to put in the time and effort as a member of the team.  Personal improvement is the number one goal in cross country; this allows for runners of all ability levels wishing to have a school team sport experience a spot on the team.  The only requirements are that you come to practices and put forth your best effort. 

7th & 8th Grade Boys Coach - Niv Regev Niv.Regev@houstonisd.org

7th & 8th Grade Girls Coach - Patrick Harvey Patrick.Harvey@houstonisd.org 

Deadlines: 

• 9/1 - Last day to complete online paperwork via Aktivate (Register My Athlete)

Practices: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:45 - 7:45 AM. (Rain or Shine). First day of practice is Tuesday 8/25. Drop off via soccer field gate by teachers parking lot off of Harold Street.

Parent Meeting will be held Tuesday 8/25 from 6:45 - 7:10 AM in the Cafeteria. 

All required online paperwork must be turned and approved by the distrcit prior to attending practice. In addition a paper copy of the physical (both sides) and a copy of the insurance waiver or proof of purchase of HISD insurance must be turned directly to your coach. 

Please visit the Lanier Athletics website: https://lanier.houstonisd.org/our-athletics-extracurriculars/athletics for more information about paperwork.  All parents need to be aware that we do run off campus and all runners will be with a buddy depending on their pace. The rational for morning practice instead of afternoon practice is the morning is cooler than the afternoon and there is less traffic in the neighborhood.  Finally, morning practices will allow those athletes interested in participating in either volleyball or football and cross country that opportunity.  Locker room and showers are available after practice.

Important Dates:

• 8/25 (Tuesday) - Parent Meeting and First day of practice 6:45AM Lanier Cafeteria

• 10/3 (Saturday) - HISD Middle School Invitational at North Forest High School 9AM - 12PM 

• 10/6 (Tuesday) - Team and Individual Picture Day (Tentative After school)

• 10/17 (Saturday) - HISD Middle School District Meet at North Forest High School 9AM - 12PM. End of Season Celebration immediately following completion of District Meet (around 11AM)

Absences from Practices and Meets:  All athletes are expected to be present for every scheduled practice and meet, unless they are personally ill, have a family emergency, or are representing Lanier in another activity. 

Grades:  Team members are expected to remain in good academic standing.  Failure in any class for a 6 week period will result in a team member being ineligible for all meets in the next three week period.  An ineligible athlete will continue to practice while regaining eligibility.  If grades don’t improve an ineligible athlete may be dropped from the team. 

Equipment:  

• Athletes may wear shorts and t-shirt (WIC or non-cotton is ideal) of their choosing to practice, although we recommend reflective gear as it will be dark when we begin our morning runs.  

• Black shorts for meets; jerseys will be provided. 

• A good running shoe is a must.  Fleet Feet on Greenbriar usually give a discount to school team runners purchasing running shoes, Academy also carries appropriate running shoes.  For competition, a Lanier uniform will be provided. 

• Refillable water bottle

• Change of clothes for after practice.

Team Gear - Deadline to order Friday September 4th, 2026 (11:59PM) https://lanier-xc-2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/ 

MISC 

• If a runner has siblings who attends Lanier and will need to be dropped off we will make sure to find them a safe and comfortable place to wait before school starts  

Football

Practices during the season are scheduled Mondays - Thursdays 6:30am - 8am except for on game days due to the heat.

Volleyball

Tryout Information (4:00-5:45 each day in the gym)

8th Grade tryouts will be Monday August 17th and Tuesday August 18th

7th grade tryouts will be Wednesday August 19th and Thursday August 20th. (Possible 3rd day August 21st.)

Athletes will be assessed on the following volleyball fundamentals as well as fitness and athletic ability.

• Passing
• Setting
• Hitting
• Serving
• Blocking

Things you'll need:

• Completed athletic paperwork in Register My Athlete account
• Volleyball/athletic shoes
• Knee pads (Knee pads are available for loan, if needed. Please let your coach know before tryouts if you need to borrow knee pads)
• Volleyball/athletic attire
• Water bottle
• Volleyballs will be provided