8th Grade Participation in Speech, Debate and Drama

A student who is enrolled in the eighth grade shall be eligible to participate in all MHSA Speech, Drama and Debate events. All eighth-grade students participating must meet the academic requirements. All eighth-grade students participating in a high school contest must adhere to all other MHSA rules and guidelines. Each individual MHSA School District must adopt by school board action policies on whether or not they allow 8th grade participation.