education

First day of school at St. Patrick High School

Summer vacation is officially over and it was back to the books for students at St. Patrick High School. While this year’s school year started off rainy, officials says they are excited and ready for another successful school year both…

Safe travels to school

Starting the school year off right all starts with a safe commute. Students and teachers at St. Martin High have a much safer route to school every morning now that improvements to a hazardous intersection are finished up. Imagine being…

First day at new Gulfport High School

The first day of school brought a fresh start for Gulfport High School students as they walked the halls of a brand new campus. All buildings are new besides the old ninth grade building which was renovated into the new…

First Day At Renovated School

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Ellen Buntyn about the first day of school and the new renovations in Gulfport High School.

Putting together the finishing touches at Gulfport High School

It’s been a long time coming for Gulfport High School, but they’re finally putting together the finishing touches on the new campus. News 25’s Taylor Rubach got an inside look of the brand new facility and tells us more. “I’m…

Free haircuts for the community

Many people say ‘if you look good, you feel even better.’ That’s why one local organization did its part to make sure Gulf Coast students returned to school confident about their appearance. The Mount Olive Lodge in Gulfport partnered with…

Central Elementary School perfect attendance challenge

Research shows excellent attendance has been proven to lead to better performance in high school, college, and in the work place. As an effort to boost attendance at Central Elementary School, Bannister Foundation, Inc. came up with an initiative that…

Panhandling in the Park

The school year is right around the corner and a handful of Ocean Springs residents wanted to make sure that students and teachers are prepared to head back into the classroom. Teachers often spend thousands of dollars or more per…

Hattiesburg Zoo comes to the Coast

The Hattiesburg Zoo made a stop at the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi on Saturday. The educational presentation discussed humans impact on the world. The zoo crew came with a lesson that was aimed at teaching conservation and building a better…

Ribbon cutting of new USM toxicology building

The University of Southern Mississippi cut the ribbon on a building that will make USM the leader in eco-toxicology. The new state of the art facility will help Southern Miss conduct innovative research and more. Rainy weather did not stop…

First day of class at Biloxi Upper Elementary

The fifth and sixth graders in Biloxi are starting the school year off with a big change. Today’s the first day the old junior high building opened as Biloxi’s new upper elementary school. With the seventh and eighth graders in…

New Biloxi Junior High opens doors

Students not only entered a new school year at Biloxi Junior High, but a brand new campus this morning. The seventh and eighth graders walked the halls of the $37 million building. It features over 50 classrooms, science labs, a…

Last minute preps for students before tomorrow

It’s back to the books for kids in Jackson County tomorrow. After hosting ‘meet your teacher day’ at Oak Park Elementary School in Ocean Springs, teachers are putting the final touches on their classrooms and getting ready to welcome students…

D’iberville Middle School teacher scavenger hunt

D’Iberville Middle School teachers weaved through the streets of the city to work through a scavenger hunt, but ended up finding more about each other. They typically roam the halls, but Wednesday morning these teachers ran through the City of…

Back to school shopping

With schools opening their doors in the next few days, stores like Educate and Celebrate are packed. They cater towards more than just traditional schools. Bethany Salas packed her shopping cart with books for her daughter who will begin her…

Bus driver training in Harrison County

Even though the heat still feels like summer, for many students and teachers it is time to step out of the pool and into the classroom. Harrison County School District bus drivers have started to gear up and buckle in…

Seabees' Back to School Bash

What better way to end the summer and start getting into school mode than to celebrate with a back to school bash? Well, that’s exactly what the Navy Seabee Base in Gulfport provided for their military families. Students and parents…

Free back to school supplies

Keesler military families are stocking up on some free school supplies today thanks to Operation Homefront. The back to school brigade distributed nearly 500 backpacks and school supplies to pre-registered military children. In each backpack were coupons and gift certificates…

Free haircuts and backpacks

When it comes to going back to school for the fall you want to make sure your children are well equipped and ready to start strong. One church in Gulfport is offering free haircuts for children going back to school…

Teacher grants and appreciation dinner

Tonight, the Hancock Chamber of Education Committee will award close to $5,000 in classroom grants during the 11th annual Teacher Appreciation Dinner. The event recognizes over 200 educators with door prizes donated by area businesses. Organizers say the purpose is…

Do The Impossible

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Boyd West about the Do The Impossible pep rally.

Moss Point’s Back to School Rally

Pencils, notebooks, and folders: everything students need to begin their school year and it’s all free! The Moss Point School Board hosted their second annual Back to School Rally to get the students and teachers ready for the new school…

Back to a new school in Biloxi

School starts Friday for junior high students in Biloxi. Their brand new school is nearly complete with teachers and construction workers busy putting on the finishing touches. The $37 million project will now be home to separate wings for seventh…

Back to School Rally in Moss Point

The first day of school begins Friday, August 4th for Moss Point students. In an effort to get the students and teachers excited for the new school year, the Moss Point School Board is hosting their annual back to school…