All students are officially back to school in South Mississippi as Gulfport students headed back for their first day this morning. The smell of art supplies and the sound of music filled the halls of Pass Road Elementary School as…
In Jackson County, Ocean Springs School District also headed back to school today. For the seventh and eighth graders at the middle school, it wasn’t a typical day in the classroom. The morning started off with a pep-rally where teachers…
Nervous jitters, big smiles, hallways echoing the sound of shuffling feet: a sound heard in schools throughout Harrison County as the first day of the new school year got underway. Dr. Shelly Simmons shared a lot of hugs and conversations…
Mississippi State University and the Mississippi National Guard announced a new program that will ensure free tuition for Mississippi National Guard service members enrolled full-time at MSU. The program builds on current National Guard education benefits to create a unique…
Today was the first day of school in Biloxi. Biloxi Upper Elementary School students unloaded their buses this morning and were welcomed with smiles and hugs by teachers and staff. After about eight weeks away, students rushed into the gym…
Students at Quarles Elementary School in Long Beach were welcomed back to class from summer break with a splash of color this morning. Monday may be the first day of school for Quarles Elementary students, but Principal Dr. Jan Hanson…
The first day of school is still a few days away for those in Gulfport, but teachers and staff from Crossroads Elementary School were in a group setting today to hear from a special inspirational speaker. Larry Bell is a…
All of Moss Point School District staff gathered this morning at Magnolia Middle School to get ready and motivated for the new school year. If you hear a little buzz around South Mississippi, it may be people talking about the…
While Pass Christian students had a head start on the school year, it’s the final countdown for many other young people in South Mississippi with the school year just days away. On Monday, Jackson County, Biloxi, and Long Beach schools…
The 2018-2019 school year is just days away for Gulfport School District students and teachers. To make sure all faculty is prepared for a new year, all teaching and support staff from across the district will be taking part in…
Summer vacation has come to a close for schools in Pass Christian, but students say they’re excited to be back. As school buses pulled in and parents walked their kids to the door, there were plenty of smiling faces waiting…
A local Gulfport teacher got a sweet surprise today just in time for back to school. Samantha Fabacher, a first grade teacher at Bel Aire Elementary, thought she was attending a regular back to school meeting, but instead ‘Help a…
While school has started for some in our area, the new school year won’t start for others in South Mississippi until next week. Safety should be a year round focus with thousands of little ones walking to school and waiting…
In less than a week, the sound of pitter-pattering feet and excited chatter will fill the halls of Harrison County Schools. While some teachers are sprucing up their classrooms for the school year, News 25’s Toni Miles takes us behind…
Next week is someone we all know and love’s birthday. The wizard who has been capturing children’s hearts through reading for many years: Harry Potter. The Long Beach Public Library hosted a birthday celebration in honor of Harry Potter’s wizardry.…
With the returning school year getting closer and closer, Orange Grove Urgent Care wants to help parents with getting the kids all set to return to class. Tomorrow they’ll hold a ‘Back to School’ health fair from 9 a.m. until…
Choosing the coolest backpack can set the tone for the new school year. However, improper backpack use can cause long term injuries to children. Backpacks can be used for students to express themselves. When used correctly they come in handy.…
Summer break is wrapping up for many students across the Coast and that means teachers are already back in the classroom preparing for the first day of school. Empty hallways, shiny floors, and classrooms full of decorations can only mean…
We are two weeks away from the start of school for the Harrison County School District. Today, educators gathered to get energized for the new school year. About one hundred principals, assistant principals, instructional literacy coaches, and district directors participated…
Mississippi’s second pharmacy school opened here on the Gulf Coast. Classes began today at William Carey’s School of Pharmacy in Biloxi. For now, the 58 students will be meeting in temporary locations, awaiting the October scheduled opening of the $7…
With the start of school just around the corner, the rush to get kids their shots is on. That’s why one Biloxi organization is going the extra mile to help parents make sure their kids get the needed shots and…
Summer is almost over and it is about time for students to start hitting the books again. Every year students and teachers are in need of more school supplies. This is why Mosaic Church in Ocean Springs has stepped up…
Shipbuilding isn’t the only thing Ingalls specializes in. The 800 acre facility in Pascagoula hosted their seventh annual STEM workshop for teachers from Mississippi and Alabama. School’s out, but teachers continue working hard to make sure they’re ready to go…
Today, the very first incoming class to the new school of pharmacy at William Carey University’s Tradition campus got a taste of what they can expect from the upcoming semester. University President Dr. Tommy King and Dean of the school…