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.…
The school year is coming up fast and with that comes many expenses for parents. The Junior Auxilary of Pascagoula is doing something to help. The Junior Auxiliary is holding their second annual uniform closet at the Family Interactive Center…
If you haven’t already begun your back to school shopping this weekend is the perfect time to start. Starting Friday at midnight, Mississippi shoppers will not be charged the seven percent sales tax on clothes or shoes that ring up…
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…
The Academy Sports and Outdoors in D’Iberville is making back to school shopping easier with a shopping spree for 30 kids with Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA. Each child received a $100 Academy gift card to use towards athletic attire, backpacks,…
Another FRIGID start to the day as clear skies are in the area, Bundle up the kiddos as they head back to the bus stop...
The holidays are almost over and many schools are back in session starting tomorrow. Students and teachers from the Gulfport School District are gearing up for another semester. After the holiday break teachers are ready to get back into the…
With school in session, students are back in high gear. At the Southern Miss Gulf Park campus, students are working their way into the semester by attending special events at the school’s welcome week. Events include lunches and special lectures…
Could the backpack your child takes to school cause long term back or spine problems? News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke with a local chiropractor who weighs in on the topic. Millions of students are walking the halls, some of them…
D’Iberville High School was back in the classroom today. School officials say ACT and state test scores were up from last year, along with attendance and graduation rates. Their motto of empowering excellence in everyone is how they expect to…
Summer vacation is officially over and it was back to the books for students at St. Patrick High School. While this year’s school year started off rainy, officials says they are excited and ready for another successful school year both…
Starting the school year off right all starts with a safe commute. Students and teachers at St. Martin High have a much safer route to school every morning now that improvements to a hazardous intersection are finished up. Imagine being…
The first day of school brought a fresh start for Gulfport High School students as they walked the halls of a brand new campus. All buildings are new besides the old ninth grade building which was renovated into the new…
It’s been a long time coming for Gulfport High School, but they’re finally putting together the finishing touches on the new campus. News 25’s Taylor Rubach got an inside look of the brand new facility and tells us more. “I’m…
Many people say ‘if you look good, you feel even better.’ That’s why one local organization did its part to make sure Gulf Coast students returned to school confident about their appearance. The Mount Olive Lodge in Gulfport partnered with…
The school year is right around the corner and a handful of Ocean Springs residents wanted to make sure that students and teachers are prepared to head back into the classroom. Teachers often spend thousands of dollars or more per…
One community leader went above and beyond to ensure local students have all the supplies they need before the first school bell rings. The nonprofit group, a Call to Action, hosted a school supply drive. Event organizer Sugar Stallings believes…
The fifth and sixth graders in Biloxi are starting the school year off with a big change. Today’s the first day the old junior high building opened as Biloxi’s new upper elementary school. With the seventh and eighth graders in…
The Gulfport Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated helps young males in the community with their “first day of school” look.
Students not only entered a new school year at Biloxi Junior High, but a brand new campus this morning. The seventh and eighth graders walked the halls of the $37 million building. It features over 50 classrooms, science labs, a…
Due to the inclement weather projected for tomorrow, the City of Gulfport has decided to cancel the Back to School Health and Wellness Fair tomorrow (Saturday, August 5th) at the Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park. However, they will handout the…
It’s back to the books for kids in Jackson County tomorrow. After hosting ‘meet your teacher day’ at Oak Park Elementary School in Ocean Springs, teachers are putting the final touches on their classrooms and getting ready to welcome students…
With schools opening their doors in the next few days, stores like Educate and Celebrate are packed. They cater towards more than just traditional schools. Bethany Salas packed her shopping cart with books for her daughter who will begin her…
What better way to end the summer and start getting into school mode than to celebrate with a back to school bash? Well, that’s exactly what the Navy Seabee Base in Gulfport provided for their military families. Students and parents…