Meridian High School Varsity Cheerleading is open to any student entering the 10th, 11th or 12th grade. Tryouts are held in the spring. The function of the squad is to support various athletic programs at MHS as well as to participate in the statewide cheerleading competition sponsored by the Mississippi High School Activities Association. Activities of the squad include planning and performing at pep rallies to promote school spirit, cheering at football and basketball games, holding children's clinics in the fall, planning and holding pep rallies for various elementary and middle schools of the district, as well as any community activities approved by the administration and sponsor.