Students at Quarles Elementary School in Long Beach were welcomed back to class from summer break with a splash of color this morning. Monday may be the first day of school for Quarles Elementary students, but Principal Dr. Jan Hanson…
The first day of school is still a few days away for those in Gulfport, but teachers and staff from Crossroads Elementary School were in a group setting today to hear from a special inspirational speaker. Larry Bell is a…
All of Moss Point School District staff gathered this morning at Magnolia Middle School to get ready and motivated for the new school year. If you hear a little buzz around South Mississippi, it may be people talking about the…
While Pass Christian students had a head start on the school year, it’s the final countdown for many other young people in South Mississippi with the school year just days away. On Monday, Jackson County, Biloxi, and Long Beach schools…
Summer vacation has come to a close for schools in Pass Christian, but students say they’re excited to be back. As school buses pulled in and parents walked their kids to the door, there were plenty of smiling faces waiting…
On Thursday, Long Beach voters approved a $20 million bond that will bring improvements to Long Beach High School. The line was out the door at the Long Beach High library to vote for the $20 million bond to upgrade…
Many people say ‘if you look good, you feel even better.’ That’s why one local organization is doing its part to make sure Gulf Coast students return to school confident about their appearance. The Mount Olive Lodge in Gulfport is…
While school has started for some in our area, the new school year won’t start for others in South Mississippi until next week. Safety should be a year round focus with thousands of little ones walking to school and waiting…
It’s the first day of the new school year for Catholic school employees in South Mississippi. A space filled with love, learning, and positivity for the new school year, Catholic school students and employees filled the Nativity BVM Cathedral in…
In less than a week, the sound of pitter-pattering feet and excited chatter will fill the halls of Harrison County Schools. While some teachers are sprucing up their classrooms for the school year, News 25’s Toni Miles takes us behind…
With the returning school year getting closer and closer, Orange Grove Urgent Care wants to help parents with getting the kids all set to return to class. Tomorrow they’ll hold a ‘Back to School’ health fair from 9 a.m. until…
Choosing the coolest backpack can set the tone for the new school year. However, improper backpack use can cause long term injuries to children. Backpacks can be used for students to express themselves. When used correctly they come in handy.…
Summer break is wrapping up for many students across the Coast and that means teachers are already back in the classroom preparing for the first day of school. Empty hallways, shiny floors, and classrooms full of decorations can only mean…
Many students across the Coast are still enjoying their summer break, but for members of the Blue-Grey Pride Band of Ocean Springs High School, summer break has turned into summer band camp. The nearly 250 member group, made up of…
Mississippi’s second pharmacy school opened here on the Gulf Coast. Classes began today at William Carey’s School of Pharmacy in Biloxi. For now, the 58 students will be meeting in temporary locations, awaiting the October scheduled opening of the $7…
Summer is almost over and it is about time for students to start hitting the books again. Every year students and teachers are in need of more school supplies. This is why Mosaic Church in Ocean Springs has stepped up…
Today, the very first incoming class to the new school of pharmacy at William Carey University’s Tradition campus got a taste of what they can expect from the upcoming semester. University President Dr. Tommy King and Dean of the school…
Dr. Rhonda Clark, associate superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Biloxi, will now be moving on to the role of superintendent. Dr. Rhonda Clark has been the associate superintendent of Catholic Schools for the past ten years. She…
They say knowledge is power and that’s just what Mississippi Power awarded to eight Gulf Coast and Pine Belt students today. Mississippi Power gives us more than just our electricity. They introduced the Heritage Scholarship Program in 2016, giving minority…
The Mississippi Association of School Superintendents is hosting their annual summer convention at the Beau Rivage this week and their focus is school safety. It is summertime and kids are out of school and having fun while superintendents are planning…
To make steam you have two options: turn on the heat or visit the FabLab in Vancleave. News 25’s Lindsey Goodwin met up with a special guest, encouraging girls to get involved in math and science. A place where imagination…
With school out for the summer, what better way to get the kids out and active than with the Sea and Sail Adventure Camp at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi? For six weeks, kids will have the…
Teachers along the Gulf Coast are learning ways to incorporate art into the classroom at the Whole Schools Initiative Summer Institute at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Whole Schools Initiative is a program of the Mississippi Arts Commission and is…
Ten South Mississippi students will get a little extra help when it comes to paying for college thanks to the Frigo Orthodontics Scholarship Giveaway. Each student will receive one thousand dollars in scholarship money. Some of the requirements include a…