Juniors and seniors at West Harrison High School had the chance to interact with colleges and local employers today. Over 30 businesses, colleges, and agencies were set up in the school’s gym for a college and career fair. Employers such…
Greyhound Nation at Ocean Springs High School is celebrating after the state’s accountability ratings revealed great news for the school. Ocean Springs High School is assuming the position as the top-ranked high school in Mississippi, according to the state Department…
Schools across the Coast are celebrating today after the Mississippi Department of Education released the performance level grades from the 2018-2019 school year. It appears that hard work can actually pay off. Nine Coast school-districts received ‘A’ ratings from the…
A longtime fixture near the top of the Mississippi Department of Education accountability ratings, Ocean Springs High School is set to assume the position as the top-ranked high school in Mississippi after a meeting of the Commission on School Accreditation…
Nearly three quarters of schools and 70% of districts will be rated C or higher when the Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) approves accountability grades Thursday for the 2018-19 school year. The grades show a three-year trend of continuous…
The Harrison County School District is an A-RATED DISTRICT. It is the first A rating in the district’s history. According to unofficial Performance Level Grades from the Mississippi Department of Education, HCSD gained ten points overall and the list of…
In an effort to better protect children, the Long Beach School District held a cyber safety event for parents. The ‘Protect Young Eyes’ organization held a free seminar, detailing the different apps, websites, and social media trends that children are…
Two-hundred and thirty-two years ago tomorrow, we celebrate the birth of our government. Ahead of Constitution Day, one Mississippi senator decided to educate some local high school students on the importance of government. Having the attention of a room full…
While most students will be spending their afternoons watching TV or playing video games, students at Popp’s Ferry Elementary are spending their afternoons learning. The Biloxi school hosted their annual STEAM Night, giving students the opportunity to explore science and…
Helping adults get an education and better their lives is the goal of a new funding program in Pascagoula. Emily Shaffer’s life has never been easy. The 19-year-old moved from place to place and she’s had to raise her little…
Students have been back in school for about a month and now the Jackson-George County Library System wants to remind parents of one of the most valuable school supplies: a library card. That’s why they have marked September as ‘Library…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College held their State of the College address this morning to go over all things MGCCC. The bulk of this morning’s program highlighted their 2020 strategic plan. That plan includes enrollment management, festivals and events, partnerships…
A new festival was announced with the goal of raising awareness among the next generation of Coast residents. Keeping the Coast clean and thriving for generations to come is the goal of a new festival being held in Biloxi later…
Ingalls Shipbuilding and the Pascagoula-Gautier School District have teamed up to make sure technical students at Pascagoula High have the tools they need to succeed. It’s all about the tools students need to succeed for the future. The Pascagoula-Gautier School…
Mississippi State University and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are expanding their ‘Engineering on the Coast’ partnership. The presidents of the two colleges announced a joint industrial engineering program will be added to the electrical and mechanical engineering majors already…
With the school year now well underway in Moss Point, the city is once again rolling out an initiative to benefit kids of all ages. Are you ready to read? Well, the children of Moss Point sure are. Mayor Mario…
The national spotlight is shining on two South Mississippi teachers. Pass Christian High School math teacher Paige Cobb and Hancock High School science teacher Dr. Shani Bourn are two of four teachers selected from throughout Mississippi as 2019 finalists for…
Mississippi State University Extension is partnering with multiple school districts and learning facilities on the Coast to bring more head start programs to the area. The program is designed to help youngsters transition from early care to kindergarten by getting…
Mississippi State University Extension is partnering with multiple school districts and learning facilities on the Coast to bring more head start programs to the area. The program is designed to help youngsters transition from early care to kindergarten by getting…
The Mississippi Department of Education has released their standardized test scores from last year and Greyhound Nation in Ocean Springs may have some bragging rights. Ocean Springs School District was named one of only three school districts in the state…
It’s back to the books for students and teachers at Coast Episcopal School in Long Beach today. The private school has a lot to be excited about this school year with their new ‘makerspace’ where students can use 3D printers,…
The school year is now well under way in Ocean Springs and one new principal is making a smooth transition to the Ocean Springs learning community. Dr. Jennifer Necaise just began her first year at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School…
Today is the first day back to school for the Harrison County School District and some kindergarten students got a welcoming surprise. Keesler Federal Credit Union donated backpacks for these students in Ms. Steven’s class at River Oaks Elementary. The…
Summer vacation is over for students at St. Patrick Catholic High School as they kicked off their first day back. Enrollment is up this year with more than 460 students enrolled in seventh to 12th grade for this school year.…