education

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…

Graduation celebration at Pelican Landing

In an effort to get students focused on graduating from high school and college, Reverend Robert Coakley of Good Hope Baptist in Moss Point hosts a dinner every year to celebrate recent graduates in the community. The event was held…

William Carey College of Medicine reopens after tornado damage

After seven months of rebuilding from the January tornado, William Carey University’s College of Medicine building is back open. Students started classes on Monday in their brand new facility, but today they celebrated with a ribbon cutting. “I remember getting…

Kindergarten Round Up

The final days of summer are nearing. Kids, parents, and teachers are all gearing up to head back into the classrooms. News 25’s Caroline Eaker headed to Harrison Central Elementary School to catch up with some excited students taking part…

Harrison County teachers learn a lesson ahead of school year

Harrison County teachers and principals did a little learning themselves before heading into the new school year. “Teach the stuff and cut the fluff” is what Dr. Anita Archer told these educators as she shared her effective teaching strategies. Dr.…

Schools are preparing for students to return

Have you ever wondered what is it that teachers do while kids are out of school for the summer? According to some teachers on the Coast, summer vacation is actually more work than the school year. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson…

Explore the Best Summer Camp

Being bold, smart, energetic, and showing your talent is something more than 20 girls are doing this week at Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula. News 25’s Tanner Stewart takes us to the ‘Explore the Best You’ girls summer camp to learn…

C.R.A.S.E safety training

Today in Harrison County, educators and administrators are taking the necessary steps to make their campus safer county-wide. During the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events course, former patrol and swat officers provide training for schools, businesses, and civilians that…

Children’s Health Care Fair

With the start of school right around the corner, the need for health care and school supplies is steadily increasing. The Rotary Club of Edgewater has been helping the Coast community fulfill these needs for the past 32 years. The…

Job Corps Center

Officials in Gulfport say if the U.S. Department of Labor doesn't sign an agreement by July 31, Gulfport will lose $30 million to restore the city's job corps complex. News 25's Caroline Eaker has details on why this center is…

New exhibit on historic beach wade-ins

Historians say the wade-ins that broke out right on the beaches of Biloxi started the Civil Rights movement for Mississippi. A brand new exhibit at the Biloxi Public Library goes in depth about the battles that led to the desegregation…