Hancock middle school student arrested for making threats
A Hancock County middle school student was taken into custody on Sunday night after threatening to "shoot up the school" on the social media app Snapchat. The student was…
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D'Iberville High investigates threat sent by phone during school
D'Iberville High School had a threat sent by phone to other students during school hours today. This came on the heels of a lockdown at Harrison Central High School on Thursday morning after the protocol was activated in error. The…
Harvey, Pannell promoted to lead St. James Parish School
St. James Parish School Assistant Principal Tricia Harvey will be the next principal at the school. She will replace Jennifer Broadus, who will move into the role of Superintendent of Schools for the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi after this school…
Former St. Patrick official plans to appeal termination
A former St. Patrick Catholic High official plans to appeal his dismissal from the school. Former Vice Principal Anthony Gruich sent a letter to parents dated March 23 saying he planned to appeal to the Diocesan Council to be reinstated…
Broadus selected to lead Catholic schools in the Diocese of Biloxi
DIOCESE OF BILOXI - Bishop Louis F. Kihneman III has named Mrs. Jennifer Broadus the Superintendent of Catholic Schools. Broadus, who is currently the principal of St. James Catholic School in Gulfport, will take over for interim superintendent of schools…
Gruich gone as vice principal at St. Patrick
The Diocese of Biloxi has confirmed that Vice Principal Anthony Gruich is no longer at St. Patrick Catholic High School. The news comes on the heels of a statement issued Thursday that Principal Dr. Matt Buckley had resigned effective immediately…
Buckley resigns immediately from St. Patrick
Dr. Matt Buckley announced Thursday he was resigning immediately as principal at St. Patrick Catholic High School. Buckley, who was to leave the school at the end of this school year to take over as Superintendent of Catholic Schools in…
New St. Patrick principal looks forward to furthering values of Catholic education
The Fighting Irish of St. Patrick Catholic High School have a new leader. Now, he's speaking to News 25 about his goals and vision as he prepares for his new role.…
Knapstein named principal at St. Patrick Catholic High School
BILOXI - Bishop Louis F. Kihneman III has announced the hiring of Paul Knapstein as principal of St. Patrick Catholic High School. Knapstein, who is currently the interim principal and athletic director of St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope,…
State extended deadline for Teacher Residency Program
The state Department of Education has extended the application deadline for the Mississippi Teacher Residency program. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all 200 slots are filled or the universities can no longer accept candidates -- whichever…
D'Iberville Elementary named a national Distinguished School
D’Iberville Elementary School in the Harrison County School District has been named the 2023 National Elementary and Secondary Education Act Distinguished Schools for Mississippi. A project of the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators, the program recognizes up to…
Buckley named superintendent of Catholic schools
Bishop Louis F. Kihneman III has hired Dr. Matt Buckley as superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Biloxi, effective June 1, 2023. Buckley is the current…
School districts announce early dismissals today because of weather
With concerns over potential severe weather, several school districts have decided to dismiss students early today. All MGCCC campuses and centers will close at 2 p.m. because of possibility of severe weather. Schools in Hancock County School District will dismiss…
Harrison County School District dispels rumors of threat at West Harrison Middle School
An off-campus dispute between two West Harrison Middle School students sparked rumors of a threat at the school Thursday morning. A parent called WXXV, saying he and received a phone message that the school had received a phone threat but…
16-year-old stabbed during fight at Mendenhall High School
MENDENHALL, Miss. (AP) — One student is hospitalized and another is in custody Tuesday after a fight in a Mississippi high school’s bathroom ended with a stabbing. The Simpson County Sheriff’s Department said the two 16-year-old girls were fighting at…
Student found with loaded gun on Stone High campus Wednesday
A student attending Stone High was arrested Wednesday after he was found with a loaded pistol in his waistband. Stone County Sheriff Mike Farmer said the school got a call yesterday morning about a student with a gun. The school…
Ocean Springs superintendent Bonita Coleman to retire
Ocean Springs School District Superintendent, Dr. Bonita Coleman will retire at the end of the current school year, the district announced today. She has served as the district superintendent since June 2012. Her retirement is effective July 1, 2023. “We…
West Harrison rallies around scholars as they celebrate No. 1 state ranking
They've known about the honor for a while now, but today, students and staff at West Harrison High School celebrated being ranked the No. 1 high school in the state. West Harrison's…
Bay-Waveland School District receives grant for pre-K programs
The state Board of Education announced today that 11 school districts have been awarded grants to implement state-invested Pre-K programs. Bay-Waveland was the only district in South Mississippi to receive a grant. The district will get $100,000 each for six…
Class Act with Grant: Dyslexia Awareness Lighthouse Academy
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and as we enter the final days of the month, NEWS 25 is shining a light on a local school dedicated to helping children with…
Uvalde schools suspend entire police force after outrage
By PAUL J. WEBER AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Uvalde school district on Friday pulled its embattled campus police force off the job following a wave of new outrage over the hiring of a former Texas state trooper who was…
Popps Ferry Elementary students' Cruisin' The Coast art
Popp’s Ferry Elementary in Biloxi gets their students excited about Cruisin’ the Coast through art. Kindergarten through fourth grade students had a chance…
State Board of Education adopts new weapons policy
The Mississippi Board of Education voted Thursday to adopt its proposed weapons policy update, which removed language that conflicted with Mississippi’s 2011 enhanced conceal carry laws. The State Board’s policy update does not give school personnel the ability to carry…
Long Beach, West Harrison earn top spots in state accreditation rankings
State district and school grades were released by the state Department of Education on Tuesday and Coast schools were right there at the top. The Long Beach School…