The Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA), Inc. is a private, voluntary nonprofit organization for public, private and parochial secondary schools that choose to join and participate in the organization. The primary function of the association is to provide leadership and coordination of interscholastic activities for its member schools. The mission of the Mississippi High School Activities Association is to serve its member schools by providing leadership and coordination of interscholastic activities which will enhance the educational experiences of secondary students and reduce risks of their participation.