Activities

MHSAA is adding a new alternative to its competitive cheer competition called “Game Day”. With this addition to our state competition JH/Varsity squads will be able to compete on a more even and equitable playing field.  This exciting new option will be more inclusive, encouraging the state’s 290 junior high schools and 248 …

On Saturday, October 13, the MHSAA will sponsor five regional marching band evaluations to be held at the following sites: REGION I – TUPELO H.S., RICK MURPHY SITE HOST REGION II – GRENADA H.S., KIM PRESLEY AND CHRIS SUMRALL SITE HOSTS REGION III – NESHOBA CENTRAL H.S., DANIEL WADE SITE HOST REGION IV – PEARL H.S., MATT …

18-19 MS All Girl Score Sheet 18-19 MS Coed Score Sheet 18-19 MS Game Day Score Sheet 18-19 MS Non Tumbling Score Sheet MHSAA_Dance_scoresheets 2018 Click link above to download PDF.

MHSAA SPEECH & DEBATE INTERNET USAGE RULE CHANGES ***NFHS change for Speech/Debate Programs*** GUIDELINES for Electronic Device Use in Debate Events Contestants may use electronic devices (including computers, tablets, and/or cell phones) to access the internet during debate rounds with the following conditions: Computers or other electronic devices may not …

October has been designated by the National Federation of High Schools as National High Schools Activities Month! Each week will focus on a different aspect of sports and activities. October 1-7, 2018 National Sportsmanship, Fan Appreciation and Public-Address Announcers Week Ways to celebrate: “Spotlight” each area on the school’s website …

Each week throughout the month-long celebration we will recognize various aspects of our sports and activities programs across the state. Participants in these activities are exposed to leadership skills, perseverance, organizational skills and how to be a team player. The lessons learned will stay with them long after their high …

Chris Opheim, cheer coach at Mississippi State, talks about building a squad culture to coaches at the MHSAA cheer-dance conference at the Rankin County branch of Hinds Community College on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Photo by Keith Warren

2018 MHSAA Competition Rules – CHEER – FINAL Click link to download Word file.

2018-19 Band Manual Final

Registration deadline is Friday, August 31.

Dear Friends and Colleagues, On behalf of the Mississippi Music Educators Association, I would like to welcome you to a new and promising year of music education in our state. As president of MMEA, I am pleased to tell you that our organization on a state and national level is …

MMEA Jr. High Manual 2018-2019 Click the link to download the 2018-19 Junior High Choral Manual.

MMEA JH Choral Division Calendar 2018-2019 Click the link below to download the 2018-19 Junior High Choral Calendar

2018 MHSAA Dance Rules and Regulations – Final

Welcome                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Welcome to choral music in the State of Mississippi! Whether you are a first-year teacher or a seasoned veteran from another state, this handbook is designed to help you through your first year of teaching in the State of Mississippi.  The Mississippi Music Educators Association(MMEA) is the state affiliate …

Introduction This manual is a simple (but official) user-friendly manual of explanations, guidelines, requirements, regulations, understandings, suggestions, expectations, etc. for choral directors in the state of Mississippi.  This handbook includes events for MMEA, MS ACDA, and MHSAA of which high school programs need to know. It is updated annually and …

CHEER – 2018 MHSAA Registration Form Click link above to download registration form.

DANCE 2018 MHSAA Registration Form Click link above to download registration form

MHSAA_VS_CompetitionScoop_2018 Competition Scoop MHSAA JH/JV Competitions & MHSAA Varsity Cheer & Dance State Championship December 14 & 15, 2018 Jackson Coliseum | 1207 Mississippi Street | Jackson, MS 39202 For Coaches Registration/Check-in: Please follow directional signs to Check-in Registration Times: Dance (Fri) – NOON Cheer (Sat) – 7:00am You must …

Earlier this year, the Mississippi High School Activities Association and the National Federation of State High School Associations sanctioned Esports as an activity for student participation. As part of this state initiative, each school has the opportunity to establish an esports program through the PlayVS online platform. Esports is competitive video game play that requires …