1. KEY DATES AND DEADLINES
The registration window runs from Monday, May 18th to Monday, August 17th.
Please get physicals in before the end of June. This deadline is crucial because it allows us to generate rosters, initiate nurse and doctor clearance, and trigger the ImPACT testing emails.
The first day of practice is August 17th, but we will have training sessions throughout the summer (more details will be provided in a later post).
2. GENESIS PARENT PORTAL AND REGISTRATION
There is a new Athletics tab in the Parent Portal where parents can view the date of the student's last physical and current ImPACT test status.
First, log into Parent Access, reminding them not to share passwords with students.
Next, navigate to the Forms Tab and select Fall Sports Forms 2026-2027.
Review and sign off on all mandatory policies, including NJSIAA Steroid, Concussion, Sudden Cardiac Death, Opioid Info and Video, ImPACT slip, and the Code of Conduct.
Finally, select the sport from the dropdown, click Update Answers, check
Finalize, and submit. Remind them that incomplete forms will block registration, and registration is required for every season.
3. MEDICAL FORMS AND PHYSICALS
All athletic physical paperwork must be submitted in hard copy only. Physicals are good for 365 days and must be valid on day one of pre-season. If a physical is older than 90 days on day one of practice, a Health History 90-Day Update form is required.
Forms must be dropped off in a sealed envelope with the student's name, grade, and sport clearly written on the outside.
Freshmen will drop theirs at the Annex Nurse's Office, while upperclassmen in 10th through 12th grades will use the Main Building Nurse's Office.
- If using a personal doctor, only the Medical Eligibility Form on Page 5 is required.
- If using an Urgent Care or Minute Clinic, all 5 pages must be completed with parent and student signatures, and all "Yes" answers require a written explanation.
4. IMPACT CONCUSSION TESTING
ImPACT testing is mandatory before participation. Tests are valid for 2 years and must cover the entire season. To receive the registration link, students must first be registered in Genesis by June 5th. Testing is conducted virtually, and the link will be sent to the student and primary parent's email 24 to 48 hours prior to the session.
Testing dates are June 17th at 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM, and July 14th and 30th at 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Sessions lock 5 minutes after the start time, so advise everyone to be early.
Direct any questions or missed tests to Michele Chemidlin at mchemidlin@montclair.k12.nj.us
5. FINAL CLEARANCE AND CLOSING
Parents should check the Parent Portal for clearance status. Let them know that processing takes up to 3 weeks, and incomplete forms missing signatures or pages will not be processed.
Lastly, all medical forms can be downloaded from the MHS Athletics website under Mandatory Forms, OR click this link
