D’Iberville High School student Michael Steil may only be a junior, but he has already earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT. In the U.S. high school class of 2017, just 2,760 of some two million who took…
This afternoon, students at Our Lady of Fatima Elementary School learned about some of the animals that will be at the Mississippi Aquarium. Mississippi Aquarium Director of Animal Care Ric Urban visited the school to spread his knowledge to the…
Parents of students in Mississippi will soon have an easy-to-use online tool to find out how their schools are preparing children to be successful in the future. It’s called the ‘Mississippi Succeeds’ report card and it launches September 20th, following…
This morning, several community members and officials with William Carey University gathered for a dedication ceremony of the new Scianna Hall. Held at the tradition campus in Biloxi, this new extension will be a support building for the new school…
Popp’s Ferry Elementary School Principal Dr. Todd Boucher has been named National Distinguished Principal for Mississippi. The NAESP selects recipients for setting high standards for instruction, student achievement, character, and atmosphere for the students, families, and staff in their schools.…
Three years ago, St. Martin East Elementary decided as a school to move towards a new idea for students. They call it ‘five houses, one family.’ Today, students got to see what houses kindergartners and other new students would be…
Ingalls Shipbuilding is partnering with three local high schools to construct talent development labs to heighten these school’s technical programs, especially when it comes to shipbuilding. The partnership between Ingalls and the Moss Point School District is a long standing…
Christian Collegiate Academy will close both the daycare and the academy for Tuesday and Wednesday.ackson County School District closed Tuesday, September 4th. The University of Southern Mississippi’s operations along the Gulf Coast, including the Gulf Park Campus and the Gulf…
The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Ocean Science and Engineering has a new marine research center at the Port of Gulfport. The newly opened marine research center at the Port of Gulfport is a two-story, 18,000 square foot state…
You may have seen the viral video of the kids playing the ‘hula hoop: rock, paper, scissors’ game all over social media. Well, now students at River Oaks Elementary in Gulfport are getting to play it for themselves. They have…
After 557 total submissions for the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, two skilled trade Gulfport High teachers are semi-finalists for a $100,000 prize that opens the door for huge projects for students. The team of Robert…
Almost three years ago, the new Tulane University campus in Biloxi was built. Today, they alerted all students and faculty they will no longer be admitting new students. In a location convenient for many South Mississippi students, Tulane University in…
While most high school students spend their free time playing on their computers, Harrison Central High School senior Blake Martin is building it. It all started in sixth grade when his uncle taught him about the parts of a computer.…
A rare morning game at MGM Park today provided the perfect opportunity for some local students to take a break from all the back to school commotion. The Biloxi Shuckers hosted Education Day. Several educational exhibits were set up around…
A local D’Iberville High School student lost her life four years ago. Her mother and a family friend chose to remember her by giving back to the community. Hollie Gonsoulin was a young girl who touched many lives throughout her…
Today the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the West Harrison County Center, the home for the MGCCC Industry Training Programs funded by the BP Restore Act. A near $4 million BP Restore Act grant presented…
It’s time for back to the lab with the Jackson County FabLab. They will be holding an open house in Vancleave tomorrow to let the community know their doors are open to more than just students. Since the FabLab’s staff…
Back to school means back to the books and Mississippi school districts are making sure students are able to learn to their fullest potential. Starting this school year, all Mississippi school districts are implementing the new Algebra Nation program. A…
The United Way of South Mississippi and the Junior Auxilary of Gulfport partnered once again for their annual Fill the Bus campaign. Today, they delivered thousands of school supplies to students in the area. Last month, Walmart supercenters throughout the…
All students are officially back to school in South Mississippi as Gulfport students headed back for their first day this morning. The smell of art supplies and the sound of music filled the halls of Pass Road Elementary School as…
In Jackson County, Ocean Springs School District also headed back to school today. For the seventh and eighth graders at the middle school, it wasn’t a typical day in the classroom. The morning started off with a pep-rally where teachers…
Nervous jitters, big smiles, hallways echoing the sound of shuffling feet: a sound heard in schools throughout Harrison County as the first day of the new school year got underway. Dr. Shelly Simmons shared a lot of hugs and conversations…
Mississippi State University and the Mississippi National Guard announced a new program that will ensure free tuition for Mississippi National Guard service members enrolled full-time at MSU. The program builds on current National Guard education benefits to create a unique…
Today was the first day of school in Biloxi. Biloxi Upper Elementary School students unloaded their buses this morning and were welcomed with smiles and hugs by teachers and staff. After about eight weeks away, students rushed into the gym…