Helping all kids succeed in school
Hope Haven Children’s Advocacy Center in Hancock County is making sure students have the supplies they need to succeed in this upcoming school year. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more.
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First day of school for Coast Episcopal School
It’s back to the books for students and teachers at Coast Episcopal School in Long Beach today. The private school has a lot to be excited about this school year with their new ‘makerspace’ where students can use 3D printers,…
Backpacks for Brighter Futures
Today is the first day back to school for the Harrison County School District and some kindergarten students got a welcoming surprise. Keesler Federal Credit Union donated backpacks for these students in Ms. Steven’s class at River Oaks Elementary. The…
St. Patrick Catholic High School starts school today
Summer vacation is over for students at St. Patrick Catholic High School as they kicked off their first day back. Enrollment is up this year with more than 460 students enrolled in seventh to 12th grade for this school year.…
Tips for School Safety to Keep in Mind as Back to School Time Rolls Around
As South Mississippi students continue to return to school, there are a few things to keep in mind as the school year starts if you're behind the wheel, especially in school areas to help keep our kids safe. Here are…
Pascagoula-Gautier Superintendent visits 550 classrooms
One local school district superintendent is going above and beyond to connect with his students. Pascagoula-Gautier Superintendent Wayne Rodolfich spent the first day of school visiting every classroom in his district’s schools. “I’m Mr. Rodolfich, your superintendent. I wanted to…
Gulfport schools begin the new school year
It’s that time of the year again for students in the Gulfport School District. School is back. All 11 schools in the district returned today, officially putting an end to summer break. Over 1,500 students returned to Gulfport High School…
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…
Mom to Mom: Back to School
On today's Mom to Mom, we're talking about getting the kids and you ready for that back to school routine.
County Health Clinics offer immunizations
South Mississippi schools will soon be back in session. Do your kids have the required immunizations? Over the next few days, many local Mississippi State Department of Health County Clinics will hold special school registration immunization walk-in clinics for students…
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…
Stress less this school year
Well, the start of school is just around the corner and that means stress may begin to pile up on your kids. To make sure your children stress less and provide them with the strategies to take on the best…
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…
Backpack safety measures
With the start of school set for next week, kids and parents are starting to fill backpacks with school supplies. Kids on the Coast are gearing up for the start of school. With that comes kids carrying heavy backpacks filled…
Mississippi Tax Free Weekend
Retailers and stores across the state are stocking their shelves with school supplies and clothes in preparation for Tax Free Weekend. The Gulfport Premium Outlet Mall is gearing up for sales and a constant flow of shoppers trying to get…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
Finish Strong Mid-Year Back to School Kickoff
The holiday break is almost over for students on the Coast. However, the ‘Finish Strong Mid-Year Back to School’ kick-off took place to encourage children and parents in South Mississippi to end the school year on a good note. Gulfport…
USM Gulf Park’s first day of classes
Today, the University of Southern Mississippi had their first day back to classes and Gulf Park’s campus saw students gearing up for the new semester. Students were buzzing around campus for the start of classes. The Academic Success Center saw…
Biloxi Shuckers back to school pep rally
School started just two weeks ago for Harrison Central Elementary School in Gulfport and some familiar faces from the Biloxi Shuckers held a pep rally this morning to get the students excited to be back. Schooner and his Biloxi Shuckers…
Mom to Mom: Back to School
Today on Mom to Mom, we’re getting the kids and you ready for that back to school routine.