education

Newly renovated teen center for Boys and Girls Club

It’s exciting news for the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast. Today they unveiled their newly renovated teen center. The Boys and Girls of the Gulf Coast received a $20,000 facelift. Aaron’s Regional Manager Jason Lykins said, “Monday…

Gulfport students win Hurricane Bowl

Five Gulfport High students are preparing to test their ocean science skills against teams from across the country following a big win. The students competed in and won last Saturday’s Hurricane Bowl against other teams from the region at USM’s…

C Spire: Mississippi must require computer science classes

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A telecommunications company wants Mississippi to require schools to teach computer science. C Spire ran a TV ad during the Super Bowl. It had actors playing economic development officials in other states. They thanked Mississippi for…

Catholic Schools Week Celebration

Students at one area school have been celebrating their education all week through fun and reflection. This week marks ‘Catholic Schools Week’ across the country and students and staff at St. Patrick Catholic High School have recognized that week with…

Tougaloo College on the Coast

High school students and community college students in South Mississippi took advantage of all the resources at Tougaloo College's ‘On the Coast’ event. This was a perfect opportunity for students looking towards the next chapter of their education. Students got…

Welcoming Biloxi’s new superintendent

Today marks one week since Marcus Boudreaux was named Biloxi School superintendent. The youngest superintendent in the past 60 years, Boudreaux sat down with News 25’s Andrew Scherer to explain his excitement in taking on the new role. It’s a…

William Carey Careers in Healthcare Symposium

High school students from the Coast are learning more about potential careers in healthcare. William Carey University hosted a ‘Careers in Healthcare Symposium’ for those interested in the world of medicine at their Tradition Campus. Today, students from Biloxi and…

Pepper the Robot teaches local students

Siri’s cousin Pepper made a stop on the Coast today to teach young kids about technology. C Spire’s Pepper the Robot was at St. Martin Middle School. This high-tech robot teaches students about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics from an…

St. Martin students get hands-on engineering experience

Students at St. Martin Middle School are getting hands-on engineering experience all while having a little fun. This is thanks to a grant that Cecil Murphy, a Project Lead the Way teacher at St. Martin Middle School wrote. This grant…

Local student wins Scholastic contest

One Harrison County student is spotlighted in a magazine known to children all across the country. Van Perry is a fifth grader at Saucier Elementary School and submitted an entry for the ‘Word Nerd’ section of Scholastic’s ‘Storyworks’ magazine. Perry’s…

After School Tutoring Sessions

The second half of school is well underway for students in South Mississippi. One organization is making sure they all finish strong with a free tutoring session after school. Joining us now is Jeffrey Hulum III and John Whitfield from…

Second Mobile Fab Lab debuts at Pass Christian High

Students at Pass Christian High got to experience a new and unique way to learn about STEM subjects. It’s science on wheels! Chevron Community Affairs Representative Amy Brandenstein said, “It’s helping prepare our future workforce. I mean, these are skills…

Biloxi School District names new superintendent

The Biloxi School District has made their decision on a new superintendent. Former Biloxi High School Principal Marcus Boudreaux has been named superintendent of the Biloxi School District. Born and raised on the Coast, Boudreaux has been with the school…

After school tutor sessions at Family Enrichment Center

The second half of the school year is well underway and the Extend a Hand, Help a Friend Foundation wants to make sure students in South Mississippi finish strong. So, they teamed up with Climb CDC to host free after…

‘Vaping me Crazy’ presentation at Long Beach High

Vaping has become a deadly epidemic for young people in the United States which is why one non-profit travels the country to spread awareness about this issue. Today, Long Beach High School and middle school students had the chance to…

SYF Scholarship Application

Good news for graduating seniors on the Coast! The Simon Youth Foundation is proud to help a deserving graduating senior living near Gulfport Premium Outlets pursue a college education. Students have a chance to secure a one-time $1,500 scholarship that…