Kids playing soccer on a grassy field with a small goal in the background, one kid kicking a soccer ball, and a woman walking a dog in the distance.

Athletics

a healthy mind and body go hand-in-hand

The Griffins Athletics Program aims to develop students' motor skills and athletic abilities while fostering positive attitudes toward health, fitness, and sportsmanship.  

Go Griffins!

We offer a wide variety of sports:

  • Soccer

  • Basketball

  • Volleyball

  • Track & field

  • Cross-country

  • Ski trips

Participation in leagues such as the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) and Cascade Middle School League (CMSL). Competing across multiple leagues allows us to engage students at varied skill levels and settings, ensuring a well-rounded, competitive, and growth-oriented athletic experience. 

Three young boys with face paint and colorful tie-dye shirts at a race event, smiling and showing medals outside under a tent, with other people in the background.
Three young boys with face paint and colorful tie-dye shirts at a race event, smiling and showing medals outside under a tent, with other people in the background.
Logo of Socéteé Française of Puget Sound, featuring a stylized eagle with outstretched wings and a shield, with symbols of Paris, Seattle, and the Eiffel Tower, along with the text 'Socéteé Française of Puget Sound, French American School'.

SEASONAL SPORTS at FASPS

  • A group of people participating in a running event along a trail lined with orange safety fencing, surrounded by tall trees on a sunny day.

    FALL SEASON

    • Coed Soccer (K–Grade 8)

    • Cross Country (K–Grade 8) 

    • Coed Volleyball (Grades 5–8) 

  • A girls basketball team and two coaches standing and sitting together in a gymnasium, smiling for the camera, with a blue padded wall behind them. The girls are wearing white jerseys with the team name 'Gryffins' and their jersey numbers, and one girl is holding a basketball. The coaches are wearing casual clothing, one in a blue hoodie and the other in a white T-shirt.

    WINTER SEASON

    • Boys Basketball (Grades 5–8) 

    • Girls Basketball (Grades 5–8) 

  • Young children standing in a line on a grassy field, each with a soccer ball at their feet, wearing sports uniforms, during a soccer practice on a cloudy day.

    SPRING SEASON

    • Track & Field (Grades 5–8) 

    • Soccer (Grades K–4)

    • Spring Volleyball (Grades 5-8) 

A group of diverse students standing outside in the snow, posing behind a sign for Rochambeau, the French International School. The school building is visible in the background with leafless trees and a clear blue sky.
A group of diverse students standing outside in the snow, posing behind a sign for Rochambeau, the French International School. The school building is visible in the background with leafless trees and a clear blue sky.

AEFE Volleyball Tournament

Rising Excellence 

In January of 2025 and again January of 2026, FASPS Participated in the annual Volleyball Tournament coordinated by the AEFE-UNSS ZAN (French Schools in Foreign Countries, North American Zone). This tournament is held at Rochambeau in Bethesda, Maryland. In January of 2026, one of our Middle School Volleyball teams earned 2nd place amongst their division — an outstanding accomplishment that reflects the tenacity, athleticism, and team spirit of our student athletes. All of our tournament participants showed the other schools what it means to be a Griffin athlete and the immense pride they have to represent FASPS in a competition against other French schools in North America.  

Other participating schools included the Lycée Français de New York, the Lycée Français de Chicago, The International School of Silicon Valley, Rochambeau, International School of Boston, Dallas International School, Kennedy International School, College Stanislas, Lycée International de Calgary, College International Marie de France, & Awty International School.  

Girls' basketball team huddled with coaches in a gym, showing team spirit.

More Than Winning

At FASPS, athletics are about becoming stronger teammates, more confident individuals, and resilient learners. Every student has a place to participate, improve, and belong.

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