education

World School Milk Day

Today Bel-Aire Elementary celebrated World School Milk Day. The end of the month was chosen as it is a school day in most countries. Countries around the world celebrate World School Milk Day to celebrate the health benefits of school…

Health and Fitness Week at USM Gulf Park

College life can be stressful for students working toward their degree, but USM’s Gulf Park campus is putting health and wellness first. This week, the fitness center on campus is organizing a weeklong schedule designed to renew the mind, body,…

Lt. Governor Tate Reeves tours Biloxi Junior High

Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves paid a visit to the Coast today, stopping by Biloxi Junior High School to get a look at the new building. The fine arts students showcased their talents as the lieutenant governor walked the halls. He…

Making bath bombs from scratch

Bath bombs are growing in popularity nationwide as the fizzy bath time mixtures can relieve stress, soothe skin, and apparently teach you chemistry. Today at West Wortham Elementary, students shut their books during science class and created their own bath…

Solve for Tomorrow contest sign up opens

Earlier this year, a group of Gulfport High School seniors won $50,000 in technology for their school through Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow contest. Now, that contest is back open welcoming a new batch of innovative ideas from high school students…

Mississippi State president visits Gulfport High School

Everyone was saying Hail State at Gulfport High School as Dr. Mark Keenum, president of Mississippi State University, spoke to junior and senior students. Dr. Keenum talked about the importance of getting a secondary degree after high school and even…

Hispanic Heritage Month at Pass Road Elementary

It was an all-out fiesta at Pass Road Elementary as students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Over 400 kids spent their lunch playing games and eating tacos, while a group of ESL students from Gulfport High performed Hispanic dances. Artifacts and…

Life Flight lands at St. Martin High School

Every moment counts when it comes to saving a life. Life flights are critical when it comes to passengers in need of immediate medical attention. This was part of a special lesson shared by flight paramedics after landing at St.…

Jackson public schools take over

A spokesman says Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant will carefully consider whether to declare an extreme emergency in the state’s second largest school district. The State Board of Education voted Thursday to recommend that Bryant make the declaration about Jackson Public…

Aquaculture class at Ocean Springs High School

Ocean Springs High School is home to one of the states only aquaculture programs. Today, students in their second year of taking the course are diving into deeper waters and taking on more challenges. News 25’s Caroline Eaker has more…

NASA visit to D’Iberville Elementary School

Science can be fun when it comes to learning about space. A group of D’Iberville Elementary students had a chance to learn about space hands on today. Kindergartners blasted into space Wednesday morning as two representatives from NASA talked all…

Enrollment soars at USM Gulf Park Campus

The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach is setting records. The university saw a large increase in student enrollment this fall. News 25’s Caroline Eaker talked with university officials about the increase in students wanting to…

Move to Learn at St. James Elementary

Students at St. James were moving and shaking this morning while exercising brain power. Move to Learn hopped along to the elementary school in Gulfport for an in person lesson from Coach Larry Calhoun. Over 300 students from pre-K to…

Fall enrollment at William Carey increases 4.4 percent

William Carey University is reporting a 4.4 percent increase in enrollment for the fall 2017 trimester. With the close of late registration, enrollment stands at 4,694 compared to 4,496 in fall 2016. Enrollment at the Hattiesburg campus is 3,544 (including…

Farm to Table

From farm to table, Harrison County students learn the tricks of the trade when it comes to planting, growing, and harvesting vegetables. In partnership with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, about 50 students are utilizing the county farm for this…

PreK4WARD expands in Harrison County

The United Way of South Mississippi’s PreK4WARD program has expanded in the Harrison County School District, preparing even more four-year-olds for kindergarten. Pineville Elementary School is the latest Harrison County School to host a PreK4WARD classroom. A total of 20…

Pickering: MAEP underfunded by $732,757

According to the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor, preliminary calculations by Mississippi Department of Education underfunded the MAEP formula by more than $732,000. In a letter addressed to legislative leaders and Governor Phil Bryant, State Auditor Stacey Pickering outlined…

Fresh produce for Harrison County students

Students at three Harrison County schools will now get to enjoy fresh fruits and veggies all at no cost. This is all thanks to three grants totaling almost $80,000. Bel Aire, Crossroad, and Pineville Elementary schools will be able to…

North Woolmarket Owl Pellet Lab

So what do owls like for dinner? Well, the sixth graders at North Woolmarket Middle School might be able to tell you. Over 80 sixth graders dissected owl pellets inside the school’s cafeteria this afternoon. The students learned about the…

West Wortham teacher receives donation

A West Wortham Elementary teacher received a generous donation from Hancock Bank to help replace her equipment that was vandalized back in May 2017. News 25’s Taylor Rubach attended the check presentation and has more on this emotional reaction. It…

Harrison Central High students explore career options

With the school year back in high gear, high school seniors will be preparing for graduation before you know it. Teachers at Harrison Central are working hard with their students to be better prepared after high school. The Win Job…

1997 composite unveiling at Gautier High School

It was an exciting and emotional walk down memory lane this morning for the first graduating class of Gautier High School. Every class has a composite hanging in the halls of the high school except 1997. Twenty years later those…

Bloggers take on ‘Summer by Rail Tour’

Two bloggers from Washington, D.C. are helping showcase the Gulf Coast if you were to visit by train as part of their internship with the National Association of Railroad Passengers. News 25’s Taylor Rubach caught up with them on their…