The Kansas State High School Activities Association, the governing body for high school and middle school activities in this State is comprised of more than 370 senior high and 427 middle/junior high member schools. Member schools must be accredited and are both public and private schools.

The Kansas State High School Activities Association was formed in 1937 and incorporated in 1956. The KSHSAA started as a small voluntary group of fewer than 50 schools and grew to more than 500 schools by the 1920s. Out of necessity, the member schools adopted eligibility and participation rules.

In order to participate in a KSHSAA sponsored championship, all participating schools must be members of KSHSAA. All member schools both public and private must abide by the eligibility rules. The rules are consistent, and enforcement of the rules is applied equally to both public and private schools.

What is unique to private schools are school boundaries. In Kansas, the state is divided into school districts, and the individual school districts may sub divide their districts for enrollment purposes as the individual district deems prudent. Private schools do not have school boundaries.

I do not know the specifics of the former Missouri student transferring to St. Thomas Aquinas, and therefore choose not to comment on that specific matter.

Questions regarding that specific transfer should be directed to the Athletic Director of St. Thomas Aquinas.

Be aware, there are privacy laws regarding release of student information.