The Kansas State High School Activities Association advocates principles and sponsors services which assure that the state's middle level and high school students gain a balanced preparation for life, work, and post-secondary education.

Principles advocated by the association are promotion of scholastic achievement as a fundamental basis for a well-balanced activity program, and development of effective citizenship through the practice of good sportsmanship. more...

• Sponsorship of educational workshops, seminars, conferences and publications designed to inform and positively influence students, parents, educators, and community members in accordance with organizational principles;
• Administration of a program of interscholastic activities, festivals, clinics and contests among member schools;
• Protection of member schools from exploitation by special interest groups;
• Communication with policy-making bodies to influence decisions consistant with association principles and operational standards