Education

MSU, MGCCC agree on culinology program

It’s a winning combination and a sure-fire recipe for success. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is pairing with Mississippi State University, opening the door for even more opportunities for students who receive their associate’s degree in culinary arts and baking…

Advance in Finance event

Students at Gulfport High School had a taste of the ‘real world’ today. Juniors learned how to ‘advance in finance’ with lessons on personal banking, credit and lending, investing, taxes, and much more. Seniors received great interview practice, counseling for…

Pre-K classes in Gulfport School District begin in August

Four elementary schools in the Gulfport School District are getting ready to welcome toddlers to the classroom! The district is working with MSU’s Head Start Program to allow Gulfport parents and their young kids the opportunity to attend a preschool…

Long Beach High teacher awarded $2,000 grant

One teacher and her students in Long Beach are making money moves and business decisions with a $2,000 grant from the Leo W. Seal Teacher Recognition Award Fund. Congratulations to Long Beach High School teacher Demetria Brown who will use…

MSU, MGCCC sign pathways agreement

Mississippi State and MGCCC have agreed to work together to enhance opportunities for Mississippi students in technical and culinary fields. The pathways agreements allow Mississippi Gulf Coast students to complete their bachelor’s degrees in applied sciences or culinary arts technology…

North Gulfport Middle School Expansion Project update

There has been some recent progress on the $7.3 million North Gulfport Middle School expansion project. This is a part of the $55 million bond with the Harrison County School District. Phase one is underway, as construction is taking shape…

Newly renovated teen center for Boys and Girls Club

It’s exciting news for the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast. Today they unveiled their newly renovated teen center. The Boys and Girls of the Gulf Coast received a $20,000 facelift. Aaron’s Regional Manager Jason Lykins said, “Monday…

Gulfport students win Hurricane Bowl

Five Gulfport High students are preparing to test their ocean science skills against teams from across the country following a big win. The students competed in and won last Saturday’s Hurricane Bowl against other teams from the region at USM’s…

C Spire: Mississippi must require computer science classes

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A telecommunications company wants Mississippi to require schools to teach computer science. C Spire ran a TV ad during the Super Bowl. It had actors playing economic development officials in other states. They thanked Mississippi for…

Lawmakers Reviewing Governor Reeves's Proposed Budget

On Friday, Governor Tate Reeves released his Fiscal Year 21 Executive Budget recommendation for the state of Mississippi, which would go into effect July 1st -- if approved by the State Legislature before the fiscal year begins in July. Among…

Teresa Martin named as new Biloxi High School principal

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Longtime Biloxi educator, coach and administrator Teresa Martin has been named the new Biloxi High School principal. Martin has been with Biloxi Schools for 20 years, most recently as principal of North Bay Elementary. She replaces…

Catholic Schools Week Celebration

Students at one area school have been celebrating their education all week through fun and reflection. This week marks ‘Catholic Schools Week’ across the country and students and staff at St. Patrick Catholic High School have recognized that week with…

Tougaloo College on the Coast

High school students and community college students in South Mississippi took advantage of all the resources at Tougaloo College's ‘On the Coast’ event. This was a perfect opportunity for students looking towards the next chapter of their education. Students got…

Welcoming Biloxi’s new superintendent

Today marks one week since Marcus Boudreaux was named Biloxi School superintendent. The youngest superintendent in the past 60 years, Boudreaux sat down with News 25’s Andrew Scherer to explain his excitement in taking on the new role. It’s a…

Career Fair at Harper McCaughan Elementary

For the fourth year in a row, the counseling department at Harper McCaughan Elementary School is asking career men and women to share their experience with students. It’s a part of the Magnolia State’s career standards and it’s a way…

William Carey Careers in Healthcare Symposium

High school students from the Coast are learning more about potential careers in healthcare. William Carey University hosted a ‘Careers in Healthcare Symposium’ for those interested in the world of medicine at their Tradition Campus. Today, students from Biloxi and…

Pepper the Robot teaches local students

Siri’s cousin Pepper made a stop on the Coast today to teach young kids about technology. C Spire’s Pepper the Robot was at St. Martin Middle School. This high-tech robot teaches students about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics from an…

St. Martin students get hands-on engineering experience

Students at St. Martin Middle School are getting hands-on engineering experience all while having a little fun. This is thanks to a grant that Cecil Murphy, a Project Lead the Way teacher at St. Martin Middle School wrote. This grant…

Local student wins Scholastic contest

One Harrison County student is spotlighted in a magazine known to children all across the country. Van Perry is a fifth grader at Saucier Elementary School and submitted an entry for the ‘Word Nerd’ section of Scholastic’s ‘Storyworks’ magazine. Perry’s…