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MPSSAA Bus Driver Appreciation Week May 2-7

The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) is declaring the week of May 2 to May 7, 2022 as Bus Driver Appreciation Week to thank and bring attention to the hard work and dedication of the professionals who transport nearly 112,000 MPSSAA student-athlete participants across the state of Maryland.

NFHS Sport Questionnaires for Coaches, Officials, and Athletic Administrators (Winter Sports)

The NFHS is distributing the annual sport-specific questionnaires for winter sports. They can be accessed directly on the NFHS website. Coaches, Athletic Directors, and Officials are asked to participate in the NFHS rules-writing process by taking the annual rules questionnaire. It is provided so the opinions of a national sampling of registered officials and coaches will be considered by the NFHS Rules Committee.

NFHS Yearlong Celebration of 50th Anniversary of Title IX Features Maryland Trailblazers

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) is hosting a yearlong celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Title IX. The week of April 18-23, the NFHS will be featuring some of Maryland’s Trailblazers and moments of magnitude.

MPSSAA Title IX Trailblazer Dana Johnson

NFHS Yearlong Celebration Dana Johnson

MPSSAA Title IX Trailblazer Brenda Gelston and BBOWS

NFHS Yearlong Celebration honoring Branda Gelston and BBOWS

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MPSSAA Title IX Trailblazer Mildred Murray

As part of the NFHS Yearlong Celebration, the MPSSAA recognizes Mildred Murray.

MPSSAA OFFICIALS APPRECIATION WEEK April 4-9

The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) is declaring the week of April 4 to April 9, 2022 as Spring Sport Officials Appreciation Week to thank and bring attention to the hard work and dedication of the nearly 5,500 MPSSAA registered sport officials in the state of Maryland.

Applications Open for the 2022 MPSSAA Minds in Motion Scholarship Program!

The Minds in Motion Scholarship, is awarded to female and male senior scholar-athletes who attend a MPSSAA school and participate in MPSSAA-recognized sports. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded toward post-secondary education for qualifying applicants and is presented to the winners at a luncheon. The application, with requirements, is available on the MPSSAA website during a 5-week window in March/April.

Welcome Back Spring Sports!

Monday, March 21, 2022 marks the first play date for the 2022 Spring Sports Season. the MPSSAA welcomes back all schools and participants for the 2022 Spring Sports Season.

NFHS Women and Sport Leadership Summit

Join Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Dr. Jen Welter, Betsy Butterick, Violet Palmer and other trailblazing females in coaching, officiating & administration for the first-ever Better Together: Women and Sport Leadership Virtual Summit on May 1-3.