March 23, 2019 From the Executive Director
MHSAA STATE CONCERT BAND EVALUATIONS REMINDER: Schedules for our three band evaluation sites can be found at misshsaa.com. March 25 – 28 Pearl High School (Central MS) April 1 – 4 Oak Grove High School (South MS) April 1 – 4 Tupelo High School (North MS) Legislative Council / Executive …
Read More » February 21, 2019 From the Executive Director
Please look forward to receiving information reminders concerning Legal Duties of Athletic Personnel in your school.There are Fourteen Points of Emphasis that we will incrementally forward (two at a time) to you by email over the next couple of weeks.Our purpose is to heighten our awareness of important steps to …
Read More » February 11, 2019 From the Executive Director, News, Soccer
Students from Ridgeland High School and Brandon High School helped with the 2019 MHSAA State Soccer Championships on Saturday, February 9. MHSAA Executive Director Don Hinton thanked the student-workers during the event.
Read More » February 4, 2019 From the Executive Director
I. Duty to Plan II. Duty to Supervise III. Duty to Assess an Athlete’s Readiness for Practice and Competition a. Access the health and physical or maturational readiness skills and condition of athletes … develop a packet for every athlete, develop student-athlete handbooks for students and parents, Packets should include: …
Read More » February 4, 2019 From the Executive Director
MHSAA Legislative Council Meeting, February 7, MHSAA Office, Clinton MS Soccer Championships: February 9th, 1A/2A/3A & 5A at Brandon High School, 4A & 6A at Ridgeland High School Bowling Championships: February 13-15, Metro 24, Jackson MS Girls Basketball Quarterfinals: February 25 – Host sites TBD Boys Basketball Quarterfinals: February 26- …
Read More » January 31, 2019 From the Executive Director
Athletic Administrators, Please look forward to receiving information reminders concerning Legal Duties of Athletic Personnel in your school. There are Fourteen Points of Emphasis that we will incrementally forward (two at a time) to you by email over the next couple of weeks. Our purpose is to heighten our awareness …
Read More » January 18, 2019 From the Executive Director
MHSAA Legislative Council Meeting, February 7, MHSAA Office, Clinton MS Soccer Championships: February 9th, 1A/2A/3A & 5A at Brandon High School, 4A & 6A at Ridgeland High School Bowling Championships: February 13-15, Metro 24, Jackson MS Girls Basketball Quarterfinals: February 25 – Host sites TBD Boys Basketball Quarterfinals: February 26- Host sites TBD Basketball Semifinals …
Read More » January 8, 2019 From the Executive Director
MHSAA Weekly Reminder of Upcoming Events (January / February) Jan. 9: Mississippi Athletic Administrators Conference begins (Biloxi, MS) Jan. 12: MHSAA Choral Music Winter Meeting (MHSAA Office) Jan. 26: Bowling & Soccer regular seasons end Jan. 24: …
Read More » December 1, 2018 From the Executive Director, News, Photos
October 9, 2018 From the Executive Director, News
The MHSAA and other NFHS state associations are experiencing great success in offering spectators and fans digital ticketing opportunities (pre-event tickets) offered online for sports and activities playoffs and championship events. Several MHSAA member schools are offering their fans easy access to purchase digital tickets in advance of the games …
Read More » October 3, 2018 From the Executive Director
Month of October Events: October 4 Legislative Council / Executive Committee October Meeting October 6 First Round Slow Pitch Softball Playoffs October 13 Regional Marching Band Evaluations at 5 Sites (Tupelo HS, East MS Community College, Pearl HS, Gulfport HS) October 15 Winter Sports – Soccer Bowling and Basketball Practices …
Read More » September 6, 2018 From the Executive Director
Chad Harrison has been an assistant superintendent for the Scott County School District since 2014. He worked 19 seasons as girls basketball coach at Scott Central High School, winning three state championships during his tenure. Mr. Harrison was elected by District VI to be their representative. Dr. Sue Townsend was elected …
Read More » August 13, 2018 From the Executive Director, Important, News
Principals and Athletic Directors: Dates and sites for our 2018 MHSAA High School Counselor Workshops have been selected. The every-other-year workshop focuses on best practices, MHSAA academic eligibility and NCAA compliance so our high school counselors, with current information, are better able to assist our student athletes. Agenda, topics, and speakers will …
Read More » July 18, 2018 From the Executive Director
Student (All Sports and Activities) Pre-participation Physical Form Pre-participation Clearance Form Pre-participation Concussion Form 15 – Day Acclimatization Period Preseason Parent / Student / Coach Meeting Coach (All Sports & Activities) First Aid Certification (5 yr. recertification period, NCSS, American Red Cross) C.P.R. Certification (2 yr. recertification period) Concussion Course …
Read More » May 21, 2018 From the Executive Director
CONGRATULATIONS to MHSAA State Bowling Champion teams for 2018 following last week’s tournament at Metro 24 Bowling Center in Jackson. Class I Girls: Tupelo Christian defeated East Union in the finals. Class I Boys: East Union defeated Kossuth in the finals. Class II Girls: Neshoba Central defeated Long Beach in …
Read More » May 21, 2018 From the Executive Director
Congratulations to our 2018 MHSAA Fast-Pitch Softball Champions and Runner-up teams: Class 6A Fast-Pitch State Championship (Game 2): DeSoto Central 3, Harrison Central 1 (FINAL), Lady Jaguars win their first fast-pitch title. Class 5A Fast-Pitch State Championship (Game 2): Neshoba Central 6, Pearl River Central 2 (FINAL). Lady Rockets win …
Read More » May 21, 2018 From the Executive Director
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Read More » May 11, 2018 From the Executive Director
Five schools earned championship trophies and banners Monday in the MHSAA State Tennis Championships at Bridges Tennis Center in Jackson (Class 6A and 5A) and FNC Tennis Center in Oxford (4A, 3A and Class 1A/2A). In the 6A finals, Ocean Springs defeated two-time defending champion Madison Central 5-2 for the …
Read More » April 30, 2018 From the Executive Director
One of the responsibilities that parents take most seriously is protecting their children from injury, whether it is buckling seat belts in a car or wearing a helmet while riding a bike. And when their kids become teenagers and want to participate in sports or other activities, parents do everything …
Read More » April 25, 2018 From the Executive Director
CLASS I Girls East Union HS Runner-up: Bruce HS CLASS II Girls Moss Point HS Runner-up: South Pike HS CLASS III Girls D’Iberville HS Runner-up: Holmes …
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