Biloxi City Schools are back in session
The summer has come and gone and school is back in session. Biloxi City Schools rang the bell for classes to begin this morning at all eight of their schools. They are one of the first school systems on the…
Education
Opening School Mass for Catholic schools
As the Biloxi schools kicked off their first day, Catholic schools on the Coast attended opening school Mass before their first day tomorrow. This is for all teachers, administrators, and students to be under one roof to celebrate this upcoming…
New Principal Preview: Dr. Carla McCaleb at Ocean Springs
Over at Ocean Springs Middle School, one person is hard at work in her new role preparing teachers and staff for a successful school year. With less than a week to go before students return to the hallways and classrooms…
Back to School Jamboree
As students and parents start prepping for school, the Extend a Hand, Help a Friend organization will also give back to those in need. Today at 5 p.m., the Back to School Jamboree at Gulfport Central Middle School will have…
New teacher support grant in Harrison County School District
It’s an exciting day to be a new teacher in the Harrison County School District. Today during orientation, teachers new to the district were surprised with a $250 gift card, thanks to a generous donation from the late Darrell Saucier.…
New principal getting ready for school
We’ve seen kids, parents, and teachers gearing up for the new school year, but what about school administrators? As we inch closer to the start of the school year, one school leader is preparing for a new challenge. Dr. Rebecca…
Beating back to school anxiety
It’s that time of year again and kids may not want to hear it, but the start of the school year is just around the corner. News 25 has some tips to make that transition back to class a little…
Back 2 School 100 backpack giveaway
Back to school is a busy time for parents as they rush to get their children everything they need for the new school year. That’s why Delmost White, a high schooler, was inspired to help start a supply drive in…
Harrison County School District bus driver training
Before we know it, the kids will be heading off back to school and the morning and afternoon bus rides will come right along with it. The Harrison County School District wants to remind motorists how to keep the kids…
34th annual Children’s Health Fair
Parents and children geared up for the upcoming school year this weekend with free health checkups. The Rotary Club of Edgewater hosted its 34th annual Children’s Health Fair on Saturday at Edgewater Mall. Health specialists were on hand to offer…
New school security enhancements
The Harrison County School District is rolling out brand new security enhancements at district campuses ahead of the 2019-2020 school year. In just two weeks, students in the Harrison County School District will head back to school. Students and parents…
Set Sail with News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood for Banner Sailing Month
Sailing is for everyone! That's the motto for this month, the month of July, bannered by the American Association of Sailing. Set sail with News 25 Today live shot reporter, Gabby Easterwood, as she ventures out into the Mississippi Sound…
Warming up for Back to School Jamboree
Some South Mississippians are teaming up for an annual school supply and services to equip our local children with what they need for the upcoming school year. News 25 Today Anchor Jaylon Morris gets the rundown for this year's drive,…
New teachers gear up for school year
We are nearly two weeks away from the start of a new school year and teachers are busy at work preparing their classrooms. The start of a new school year can be a big transition for kids. At Bel-Aire Elementary…
2019 Beach Bot Battle
High school students from numerous states across the south are in Gulfport to test their robotics skills. The third annual Beach Bot Battle is taking place at Gulfport High School. Twenty-four robots and teams are competing in the two-day event.…
Back to School Jamboree at Gulfport Central Middle School
As students and parents start preparing for school in August, the ‘Extend a Hand, Help a Friend’ organization will also give back to those in need. On August 2nd, the ‘Back to School Jamboree’ at Gulfport Central Middle School will…
‘Fill the Bus’ School Supply Drive
The United Way wants you to get on board as the non-profit continues to collect school supplies to help kids in need in our community. United Way of South Mississippi is asking everyone in Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, and Stone…
Help Fill the Bus with United Way and Equip Local Kids for School
United Way's "Fill the Bus" campaign and drive to provide school supplies for South Mississippi kids in need is in full swing. News 25's Andrew Scherer catches up with Kathy Springer with the United Way of South Mississippi to get…
Inaugural Robotics Camp at West Harrison High
Robots and engineers in the making were at West Harrison High School this morning for their first ever Robotics Camp. This week and next, students from around the district have the chance to attend the free camp, all in hopes…
Early Childhood Academy Ribbon Cutting
Local leaders and members of the early childhood community gathered today to mark the opening of a new facility. The Early Childhood Academy on MGCCC’s Jefferson Davis campus helps those in the early childhood field prepare children as they get…
Coast Life Back to School Drive
In an effort to help students on the Coast get geared up for school, one local organization is giving them a head start by providing the necessities for heading back. Coast Life, which stands for ‘Can Overcome Any Stereotypes,’ is…
Gautier High Band prepares for season
As high school football season inches closer, local high school bands are beginning preparations for their season. The Gautier High Band is in the middle of their band camp as they get ready for the start of football season. A…
Beach Bot Battle
Get ready to go nuts and bolts at Gulfport High School this week for their third annual Beach Bot Battle. Robotics Team Fusion 364 will join forces with 24 other teams locally and around the country. Each year, students and…
Online registration begins for Biloxi Public Schools
Right now, the grounds are empty at Biloxi Junior High School, but next week, students, new and current, will fill the hallways as they prepare for the 2019-2020 school year. Online registration for Biloxi Public Schools began on their website…