The Board and administration of the Methacton School District are committed to preserving extracurricular activities and athletics for our students because we believe these opportunities are integral to a well-rounded education. In order to offset some of the costs of providing these programs, the district requires that participating students remit a “pay to participate” fee.
The "Pay to Participate Fee," will be assessed per student only to students in grades 7-12 who participate in the following extracurricular programming:
- All MHS and Arcola athletics
- The MHS Marching Band (includes Jazz Band, Winter Guard, and Winter Percussion)
- The MHS play and musical
- Arcola Musical Participants
Fee Costs
The activity fee will help reduce the operational costs for secondary extracurricular activities and athletics. Students will be considered ineligible for their activity or sport if the fee is not paid within the designated two week grace period after the official start of the athletic season or activity.
- Individuals who wish to pay by check may request forms necessary to remit payment from the MHS Activities office at 610-489-5000, ext. 25054. Checks should be made payable to METHACTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Families may also pay online with a credit card, subject a small service charge. When paid by credit card, the fee is $51.81 for Arcola students and $77.71 for MHS students. For online payments, please use the following link: https://www.methacton.org/Page/659
When are fees due?
Fees should be paid NO EARLIER than July 1st of the academic year in which you are participating. Fees for athletic teams are due prior to uniform distribution and by the date of the first scrimmage. Fees for theatre programs are due within one week of the cast list announcement.
Students will be considered ineligible for their activity or sport if the fee is not paid in time. Outstanding obligations may prevent attendance at social functions or ability to apply for parking. In addition, a student with an unresolved obligation at the end of the year will not be issued a report card or diploma.