St. Martin Middle School Robotics team headed to Dallas for national competition
The St. Martin Middle School Robotics Team is headed to Texas. This year has been beyond successful for the Yellowjackets. The team competed at…
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William Carey awarded grant for teacher residency program
William Carey University is offering a unique opportunity for those of you interested in become a K-12 teacher. The university just received a nearly $2 million grant from the state Department of…
CTE Career Exploration Summer Camp introduces local students to multiple career
Ocean Springs High School hosted their annual CTE Career Exploration Summer Camp to introduce students to multiple career paths. All week long, sixth through…
MGCCC Culinary Camps kick off this week
Kids at MGCCC Culinary Camps are rolling out the dough this week, the pizza dough that is. The Harrison County campus has officially kicked off their summer culinary camps.…
St. Stanislaus construction class surprises beloved teacher with new shed
The school year is over, but the work isn’t finished for the St. Stanislaus construction class. As part of their final project, they built a shed…
Superintendent warns against getting rid of uniforms in Pascagoula-Gautier School District
No school uniforms, Pascagoula-Gautier School District Superintendent Dr. Wayne Rodolfich cautions the district’s board of trustees against ‘making the inside of school look like the…
Moss Point High seniors take turns crossing the graduation stage
Tonight, Moss Point High seniors crossed the stage to snag their diplomas. The graduation was held at the school’s Danzler Stadium where they were able to…
Mississippi: reading test almost at pre-pandemic pass rate
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A preliminary snapshot of 3rd graders’ literacy proficiency in Mississippi shows a passing rate nearly the same as before the COVID-19 pandemic, the state education superintendent said Thursday. “The hard work of teachers, students and parents…
Gulfport High School seniors graduate at the Coast Coliseum
Tonight, the latest class of seniors at Gulfport High School walked across the stage at graduation to receive their coveted diploma. The 414 students gathered at the…
Young investors program awards local students
The Gulfport School District celebrated students who completed the Wake Forest Young Investors Program. Students participated in the First Generation Investors, which is a nonprofit organization founded by students at…
Registration open for USM Marine Education Summer Camps
Our coastal home provides countless educational opportunities. This summer, students can take advantage of learning all about our coastal environment by attending one of USM’s summer camps at…
Students from Arkansas visit the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
Over 700 students packed the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies including students all the way from Arkansas eager to learn about marine life. While Coastal Mississippians…
MGCCC hosts spring commencement for Class of 2022
Today, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College celebrated its spring commencement at the Coast Coliseum. The day began with the nursing and health professions graduation at 8:30 a.m. which…
Students walk the stage at the MGCCC Adult Education Graduation Ceremony
MGCCC graduated more than 100 students during their adult education commencement. These students took adult education classes to achieve their high school equivalency or G.E.D.…
Ribbon cutting for new hands-on lab at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, in partnership with Mississippi Power Foundation, cut the ribbon on a new lab to help kids learn while playing. Louie’s Lab…
Long Beach High seniors celebrate accomplishments at Senior Night
The school year is wrapping up soon and that means the class of seniors are ready to take on the next chapter of their lives. Two-hundred and…
Chevron awards $62k in STEM grants to local schools
To continue investing in students interested in STEM, Chevron awarded $62,000 in grants to Jackson County schools. ‘Project Lead the Way’ is a nonprofit organization that provides…
Local teacher earns outstanding award from Ole Miss
West Harrison High School English teacher Tiffani Pollard was honored with the University of Mississippi’s School of Education Practitioner of Distinction Award. The award recognizes individuals who imagine,…
Biloxi High School senior earns national honors
Biloxi High School announced senior Madeline Pitre is one of nine Mississippi students selected as a semifinalist for the 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Pitre was also chosen as…
Biloxi senior named a Presidential Scholars semifinalist
Biloxi High School announced Friday that senior Madeline Pitre has been named one of the nine Mississippi students selected as a semifinalist for the 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The program honors the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors.…
U.S. News and World Reports ranks several Coast schools top 10 in state
U.S. News and World Reports has put several Coast high schools among the best in Mississippi. Biloxi, Pass Christian, and Ocean Springs High…
MGCCC named Aspen Prize finalist for excellence in community colleges
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is one of 25 semi-finalists for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 million Aspen Prize is the nation’s…
Long Beach School District added to Early Learning Collaborative
Long Beach School District will introduce a pre-K early learning program next year, thanks to a grant from the Department of Education. The $750,000 grant will allow…