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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…

Back to School giveaway at Big Play

The ‘A Call to Action’ nonprofit organization partnered with Big Play Entertainment to make going back to school a little easier on families at the fourth annual Back to School giveaway. The nonprofit organization teamed up with Big Play with…

Back to college tech

College students are now getting ready to head back to the books.  David Pitalo from Best Buy has every tech savvy thing your student may need this school year.

Gulfport schools start new school year on a good note

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…

GULFPORT 6TH AND 9TH GRADERS WELCOMED BACK TO SCHOOL A DAY EARLY

Starting a new school year can be scary and overwhelming. Especially for those students making the jump to middle school and high school.. Which is why the Gulfport school district decided to welcome back upcoming ninth graders and sixth graders…

First day of classes

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…

First day of school at River Oaks Elementary

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…

Back to School Bash

From dunk tanks to laser tag, the summer is not over just yet. A back to school bash is going on in Gulfport to celebrate the start of the new school year. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the event…

‘CRASE’ training for student safety in D’Iberville

The first day of school in D’Iberville is tomorrow and teachers and staff are in a ‘CRASE’ to keep their students safe. ‘CRASE’ stands for ‘civilian response to active shooter events.’ It’s every parent, teacher, and student’s worst nightmare: a…

First day of school in Biloxi

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…

Long Beach teachers add art for social emotional support

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…

Free kids cuts for back to school

It’s the final countdown for some South Mississippi students and they aren’t wasting any time getting spruced up for the new school year. About 30 kids and their parents stopped by Mount Olive Lodge Number 83 to get a free…

Speaker brings motivation to Crossroads teachers

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…

Moss Point School District aiming high for new school year

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…

Back to School dates

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…