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Based on the most current information, lengthy discussions, and extensive planning, the MHSAA is activating the following contingency plans for the MHSAA State Marching Evaluations:
- Region 1 – Tupelo will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Tupelo High School
- Region 2 – Grenada will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Grenada High School
- Region 3 – Neshoba Central will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2027 at Grenada High School
- Region 4 – Pearl will be held on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Pearl High School
- Region 5 – Gulfport will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at Gulfport High School
- Jones College – Traditional will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Jones College.
Your site hosts will communicate new logistics details as soon as they can. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE SITE HOSTS. THEY WILL CONTACT YOU.
MULTIPLE plans have been in development since Monday of this week. The MHSAA, your site hosts, and the MBA Executive Board feel that this is the best plan given the circumstances. We know these contingencies aren’t ideal for everyone, but they are the best plans to keep all participants safe while providing all bands the opportunity to receive festival ratings from the MHSAA for marching band and to qualify for marching championships for bands who have previously declared.
Thank you Mr. Ricky Neaves, Mr. Kalvin Robinson, and Mr. Jeff Cannon from the MHSAA, site hosts Dustin Thrasher, Kim Presley, Chris Sumrall, Ashley Wade, Nicole Allen, Wes Morehead, and Tamiko Bridges, and the MBA Executive Board for your time and dedication to serve all the bands in Mississippi. Additional thanks to David and Sue Nicholson, Jay McArthur, and Matt Rowan for your guidance throughout this process.
