education

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…

Gulfport High School graduation

The Coast Coliseum in Biloxi was painted orange and blue tonight as the Gulfport High School Class of 2019 received their diplomas. Three hundred and sixty-six students graduated tonight with more than 200 of those students graduating with distinction. Many…

St. Martin High School Graduation

The Mississippi Coast Coliseum was filled with graduating seniors tonight. Three hundred and one St. Martin High School students crossed the stage while family and friends cheered them on. The graduates wore blue or gold caps and gowns distinguishing the…

West Harrison High Senior Walk

Today, seniors at West Harrison High School traveled to North Gulfport Middle School to continue one of the school’s long traditions. More than 80 West Harrison seniors took to the halls of their old middle school to celebrate their high…

Academic Signing Day at D’Iberville High School

D’Iberville High School invited everyone to ‘The Greatest Show’ for their annual Academic Signing Day event. This event showcased 144 senior students as they signed their academic scholarships and military commitments. Teachers and students participated in ‘The Greatest Show’ as…

Vancleave High School commencement ceremony

‘Always remember your worth’ those are words that echoed throughout the Mississippi Coast Coliseum tonight as Vancleave High School seniors were eager for their diplomas. Tonight, 165 Bulldogs walked across the stage to receive their ticket out of high school.…

Gaston Point Elementary School to close doors

Gaston Point Elementary School in Gulfport will officially be shutting its doors at the end of the school year. The Gulfport School Board voted to close Gaston Point Elementary on Monday night. The school has struggled with the number of…

Graduations on the Coast

Here is a list of upcoming graduation ceremonies on the Gulf Coast. May 11 University of Southern Mississippi Long Beach 10 a.m. Mississippi Coast Coliseum May 14 Vancleave High School 7 p.m. Mississippi Coast Coliseum May 16 East Central High…

MGCCC Commencement Ceremony

‘Pomp and Circumstance’ rang through the Coast Coliseum tonight as Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduates received their degrees. More than 1,100 students participated in the commencement ceremony and thousands more family and friends there for support. Thirty-six students received…

Teacher Appreciation Week

As the school year comes to a close, schools around the country are honoring their educators. National Teacher Appreciation Week focuses on everything that teachers do for their students. Harrison Central High School’s Red Rebel Diner came up with a…

St. Martin student lands $2,000 scholarship

Surprise! St. Martin High School senior and aspiring journalist Garrett Slade got a huge scholarship tonight! Slade received a $2,000 scholarship to enter a journalism program at any four year school. Slade was one of the two finalists in the…

Recalculating teacher pay raises in Mississippi

The Mississippi Department of Education is working with every school district in the state to verify the number of teachers and teacher’s assistants to update the cost of the teacher pay raise. Once finalized, the MDE will pass that information…

Three Coast high schools named best in state

Many of us on the Coast know that our local schools are second to none. Now, multiple Coast schools are being recognized on a state level for being the best. The Coast has a lot to be proud of including…

Long Beach High senior sendoff

As the end of the school year gets closer and closer, high school seniors are locking in their future plans. This morning, Long Beach High School honored those seniors and their future plans during a new tradition. Every student of…

Arkansas students visit IMMS

Students from Arkansas were here on the Coast this week learning some very valuable lessons about the environment. They’ve traveled a long way to learn about the Gulf Coast: eight hours to be exact. These fifth grade students from Arkansas…

Arkansas students learn about ocean life at IMMS

We have a very special and unique environment here on the Gulf Coast. It’s so special that people from across the country come to learn about it. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini caught up with some students from Arkansas at the…

Two MGCCC students receive national scholarship

Two MGCCC students were awarded one of the most prestigious national scholarships you can receive. Rebecca Davis of Moss Point and Meghan Nguyen of Ocean Springs were the only Mississippi students to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Student Scholarship.…

Additional teachers to get pay raises

It was just earlier this month when Governor Phil Bryant signed the bill to give teachers and assistant teachers a $1,500 pay raise. Recently, the Mississippi Department of Education has gotten numerous calls from superintendents reporting some teaching positions, like…