Beach Bot Battle
Get ready to go nuts and bolts at Gulfport High School this week for their third annual Beach Bot Battle. Robotics Team Fusion 364 will join forces with 24 other teams locally and around the country. Each year, students and…
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Online registration begins for Biloxi Public Schools
Right now, the grounds are empty at Biloxi Junior High School, but next week, students, new and current, will fill the hallways as they prepare for the 2019-2020 school year. Online registration for Biloxi Public Schools began on their website…
Ocean Springs aquaculture program receives $150K grant
Today Ocean Springs High School’s aquaculture program was presented with a check for $150,000 to help expand their program. The grant money came from DMR and has been in the works for over six months. The money will go to…
Fill the Bus campaign
Before you know it, it will be time for the kids to head back to school. That’s why the United Way of South Mississippi and Walmart have teamed up to make sure that every kid gets a head start to…
Huntington Ingalls awards 89 scholarships
Huntington Ingalls Industries announced today it awarded 89 new scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year. The scholarship fund also renewed 89 previous scholarships. Since the fund began four years ago, more than 500 scholarships have been awarded or renewed for…
Gulfport recognized for educational progress
The Gulfport learning community was recently recognized for growth in the area of early school success. The Pacesetter Honors from the ‘Campaign for Grade-Level Reading’ recognizes the progress made in the area, especially in terms of literacy. United Way of…
MGCCC students simulate emergency birth
Paramedic students at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jefferson Davis Campus got a live action lesson today. Twelve students had to perform a live emergency birth using a simulation dummy. The students were split into groups of two just like…
‘I Can’ girls engineering camp
A group of girls in Pass Christian this week are saying ‘I can’ in an effort to support their future and dreams. This ‘I Can’ camp provides girls 11 through 14 with an appreciation for engineering and a look at…
Biloxi STEM Academy
Students in the Biloxi School District are enjoying a week of learning in the form of STEM. With assistance from Keesler Air Force Base and the Mississippi State Extension Center, third through seventh graders spent the day building airplanes, catapults…
World Hydrography Day
Today is World Hydrography Day! Those with the University of Southern Mississippi’s hydrography program took today to show off all that they do. USM held their Hydrography Day at their marine research center in Gulfport. They showcased what they use…
Dr. Larry Drawdy named interim superintendent for Biloxi Public Schools
The Biloxi Public School Board has named Dr. Larry Drawdy as interim superintendent while the board continues to look for a permanent replacement. Dr. Drawdy is familiar with the position as he served as superintendent of Biloxi Schools from 1994…
Rotary Club of Pascagoula Scholarship
Since the 90s, the Rotary Club of Pascagoula has awarded thousands of dollars to students who attend Pascagoula High or Resurrection Catholic School. They hope to keep college graduates in Mississippi and on the Coast. Name after name was called…
STEM Art Camp
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art in Ocean Springs is taking on their summer art camp in a special way. They are using art as a launching point to talk about the elements that go into design and creativity with…
Making Connections Teacher Conference
The Making Connection Conference is back at the Coast Coliseum this week. Nearly 2,000 teachers from around the state are on the Coast for the annual conference. Mississippi Power is sponsoring about 150 STEM teachers from our service territory by…
Nearly 3,000 third graders pass second reading test
Almost 3,000 more Mississippi third graders passed a toughened reading test on the second try in May, cutting the number of students in danger of not advancing to fourth grade. The Mississippi Department of Education said Tuesday that of 8,941…
Summer camp season in full swing
School is out and that means summer camp season is in full effect and for the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast its day one. For some kids, summer break means leaving the classroom and books behind and…
Ocean Springs Class of 2019 crosses the stage
Graduation is a milestone many students strive for and for the Ocean Springs class of 2019 the time has come. Tonight, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum was packed with friends and family ready to cheer their graduates across the stage. A…
Get2College with Camp College
After high school graduations this month, a new class of rising seniors will take their place as they now get one year closer to walking the halls of a college campus. It’s one foundation’s mission to send more students to…
MGCCC summer enrollment program
To anyone looking to get a jump start on their education, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is inviting you to enroll for fall classes and they’re adding new courses. From cyber security to a new coding program, students enrolled in…
Christian Collegiate Academy Class of 2019 crosses the stage
The graduations continue rolling. Tonight, the Christian Collegiate Academy’s Class of 2019 crossed the stage. This was a small class of only 16 graduates, but they definitely blazed a huge trail as each of the students graduated with honors. Family…
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary principal to retire
After nearly four decades in education, one local principal is retiring. Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School Principal Susan Dollar is saying goodbye to work and hello to retirement. “I’m going to miss so many great teachers that I have here.…
D’Iberville High School Senior Walk
This morning, the graduating seniors of D’Iberville High School took a brief walk back in time. Decked out in full cap and gown, the 2019 senior class returned to their old stomping grounds at D’Iberville Middle School to walk the…
Attendance Incentive Program
Getting up for school bright and early every day can be tough, but one group of students from Pass Road Elementary made showing up to class every day a priority. This morning their dedication was rewarded, the Bannister Foundation took…
Summer Reading Programs in Gulfport
A quarter of third graders in Mississippi failed their reading tests. Over the summer, it’s time to hit the books with a purpose! Nonprofit organizations are teaming up with the Gulfport Public Library to encourage students with incentives to read…