From the Executive Director

It’s that time of year: Proactive Sports Reminders 1) Region play has begun in the sport of football. The rivalry and intensity of the games has picked up for our players, coaches and fans. Please continue to follow your security plan and make good sportsmanship a top priority. Head coaches, …

One-hundred and six participants convened at the MHSAA office in Clinton, MS on August 23, 2016 to participate in the MHSAA New Athletic Director / New Principal Workshop. The workshop began at 8:30 am and ended at 1:45 pm.  Lunch was provided by Dickey’s Barbecue.          Workshop topics and …

Please note the upcoming First Year AD / First Year Principal Orientation session to be held at the MHSAA office on August 23rd. (Sign up for August here …. there is no cost for the orientation) School Year Start Up … misshsaa.com : Beginning August 1, all athletic directors must …

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Fall Football Jamboree (Safety Guidelines) Please follow the rules for teams participating in a preseason football jamboree on August 12 or August 13, 2016. No scrimmage is allowed before Friday, August 12. RULES GOVERNING FOOTBALL, rule #2, page115, Handbook …. “There may be a controlled scrimmage (Jamboree) allowed …

We want to congratulate all our talented band students and dedicated directors for their fine performances at this year’s state concert band evaluation. For the first time, we divided the event into three geographical locations and hope it was most beneficial to your schools. The MHSAA is most appreciative of …

In an effort to increase the level of health and safety for student-athletes participating in the sport of football, the MHSAA executive committee approved the following guidelines to be effective beginning with the 2016 – 17 football season: Fall Practice Immersion tubs required in August. Weeks 1 & 2:  For the …