education

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…

Mississippi college tuition increase

Mississippi’s eight public universities plan to raise tuition by an average of four percent by fall. For the first time, the average cost for a full year of tuition and mandatory fees in Mississippi will exceed $8,000. The College Board…

Governor Bryant signs teacher pay raise

Mississippi Republican Gov. Phil Bryant says he has signed a bill to give teachers and assistant teachers a $1,500 pay raise during the year that begins July 1. Bryant's Twitter account posted a photo of him signing Senate Bill 2770…

“Proud of You” Pep Rally at St. Martin North Elementary

Everyone needs to de-stress before a big test which is exactly what the third graders at St. Martin North Elementary did this morning. Students are gearing up to take the state test tomorrow that decides if they move to fourth…

‘Project Lead the Way’ grants awarded to local schools

This morning, Chevron awarded $92,000 in grants to schools in George and Jackson counties all in the name of the ‘Project Lead the Way.’ ‘Project Lead the Way’ is a nonprofit organization that provides transformative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics…

Lawmakers approve $1,500 teacher pay raise

Mississippi lawmakers have given final approval for a $1,500 pay raise for teachers beginning July 1st. The House voted 88-27 to approve changes to the pay schedule for teachers, sending it to Governor Phil Bryant for his approval or veto.…