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…
Keesler military families are stocking up on some free school supplies today thanks to Operation Homefront. The back to school brigade distributed nearly 500 backpacks and school supplies to pre-registered military children. In each backpack were coupons and gift certificates…
When it comes to going back to school for the fall you want to make sure your children are well equipped and ready to start strong. One church in Gulfport is offering free haircuts for children going back to school…
Pencils, notebooks, and folders: everything students need to begin their school year and it’s all free! The Moss Point School Board hosted their second annual Back to School Rally to get the students and teachers ready for the new school…
School starts Friday for junior high students in Biloxi. Their brand new school is nearly complete with teachers and construction workers busy putting on the finishing touches. The $37 million project will now be home to separate wings for seventh…
The first day of school begins Friday, August 4th for Moss Point students. In an effort to get the students and teachers excited for the new school year, the Moss Point School Board is hosting their annual back to school…
The final days of summer are nearing. Kids, parents, and teachers are all gearing up to head back into the classrooms. News 25’s Caroline Eaker headed to Harrison Central Elementary School to catch up with some excited students taking part…
Have you ever wondered what is it that teachers do while kids are out of school for the summer? According to some teachers on the Coast, summer vacation is actually more work than the school year. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson…
Today many of the school’s around the Coast opened their doors to returning students. Some students may have mixed feelings about being back in school. Getting back into the swing of school isn’t easy for all kids returning from the…
Parents and teachers in east Biloxi now have fewer items to check off their back to school supply list thanks to the NAACP Biloxi branch. The organization donated hundreds of dollars’ worth of school supplies for students at Nichols and…
It was a mixture of excitement and nerves on USM’s Gulf Park campus today as classes officially got back in session. New and returning students have a lot to look forward to this school year with plenty of campus improvements…
As the school year gets started, one local church wants to make sure your kids are properly suited. That’s why New Birth Full Gospel Baptist Church in Gulfport is having a back to school book bag giveaway. This is an…
Staying dry was the main concern for students at Harrison Central High School today as doors opened for the start of their new school year. Administrators worked non-stop to make sure students made it to class on time and all…
Class is not quite back in session for Biloxi City Schools, but the halls of Biloxi High, Biloxi Jr. High and Popp’s Ferry Elementary were all full of students, parents and teachers today. From 4 to 5, Popp’s Ferry Elementary…
Bad weather didn’t keep Biloxi students from getting a sneak peek at their new classrooms, and in some cases, new schools today. All afternoon, students have been visiting the schools they will be attending this year, as part of a…
Operation Homefront was successful. More than 200 military kids received school supplies at Keesler Air Force Base today. Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit that works to build secure military families. One way they do that is through their Back…