Four elementary schools in the Gulfport School District are getting ready to welcome toddlers to the classroom! The district is working with MSU’s Head Start Program to allow Gulfport parents and their young kids the opportunity to attend a preschool…
One teacher and her students in Long Beach are making money moves and business decisions with a $2,000 grant from the Leo W. Seal Teacher Recognition Award Fund. Congratulations to Long Beach High School teacher Demetria Brown who will use…
The Harlem Globetrotters made a pit stop in Biloxi to teach some elementary school students a very important lesson. The Globetrotters pride themselves on being the ambassadors of goodwill. Today, a Harlem Globetrotter visited Popp’s Ferry Elementary School to teach…
Mississippi State and MGCCC have agreed to work together to enhance opportunities for Mississippi students in technical and culinary fields. The pathways agreements allow Mississippi Gulf Coast students to complete their bachelor’s degrees in applied sciences or culinary arts technology…
There has been some recent progress on the $7.3 million North Gulfport Middle School expansion project. This is a part of the $55 million bond with the Harrison County School District. Phase one is underway, as construction is taking shape…
Members of the first class at LeBron James' "I Promise School" in Akron, Ohio got some amazing news Wednesday. All 193 students learned they are receiving full scholarships to Kent State University. The high school juniors were caught by surprise…
Chevron Pascagoula Refinery was in a giving mood today. They presented eight scholarships worth more than $14,000 to MGCCC students enrolled in the process technology and engineering programs at the Gautier campus. Eight additional students will have their scholarships renewed…
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…
High school seniors ready to start the journey to college received some key advice today from one of the state’s leaders in higher education. Graduation is coming up fast for seniors like Tuende Seymour. However, with the help of her…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Chinese New Year officially kicks off tomorrow, but today students in Gulfport got to experience all that the Chinese culture and New Year’s festivities have to offer. Culture has come to life for students in Gulfport. Students from Bayou…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has awarded $99,592 in grants to 28 STEM-related initiatives from schools and educational organizations in Mississippi and Alabama. This is the program’s 12th year. Ingalls has awarded more than $1 million for…
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…
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…
One Coast school is taking their robotics skills to the next level next month. Pass Christian Elementary’s Vex Pirate Pride Robotics team won the elementary division robot skills champion award at a Vex Tournament in Gulfport last Saturday which qualifies…