The Mississippi Assessment Program Test measures students’ progress toward high academic goals, providing them with knowledge they’ll need to succeed in the future. South Mississippi schools are making the grade, with recent test results landing Coast schools above all other…
In the first year of a new standardized test, officials say Mississippi students fared roughly the same or a little better than on the previous test. Results released Thursday by the Mississippi Department of Education show about one-third of students…
Dividing kids up to join them together, it might sound strange, but it’s a system that’s proving effective at Central Elementary School in Gulfport. News 25’s Katarina Luketich shows us what the school’s deck system is all about, as well…
It’s the biggest addition to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s football stadium since it was first built and it’s open just in time for football season. Officials were on hand at today's ribbon cutting, marking the opening of a state-of-the-art…
Sword play took over the Mary C. Cultural Center this morning. Meridian Community College theater instructor Steve Nabors was giving stage combat lessons to the Biloxi High School theater class. The lessons are a passion of Nabors. He’s been a…
The Bay Waveland School District says Assistant Superintendent Vikki Landry is prepared and ready to provide a smooth, seamless transition for students, staff and the community following Superintendent Rebecca Ladner’s resignation. The Board of Trustees has accepted Dr. Ladner’s resignation…
Staying dry was the main concern for students at Harrison Central High School today as doors opened for the start of their new school year. Administrators worked non-stop to make sure students made it to class on time and all…
Class is not quite back in session for Biloxi City Schools, but the halls of Biloxi High, Biloxi Jr. High and Popp’s Ferry Elementary were all full of students, parents and teachers today. From 4 to 5, Popp’s Ferry Elementary…
Bad weather didn’t keep Biloxi students from getting a sneak peek at their new classrooms, and in some cases, new schools today. All afternoon, students have been visiting the schools they will be attending this year, as part of a…
Senator Wicker took full advantage of his visit to the Coast by stopping in Gulfport to tour one of the University of Southern Mississippi’s research vessels for the very first time. The Point Sur was originally built in 1980 and…
Moss Point School District received a D rating for the 2015 year. With four new principals plus teacher pep rallies featuring award winning motivational speakers, administration hopes to spark a major change. The energy was through the roof at Moss…
Also today, some Mississippi youngsters were here in the spotlight, touring our news and weather center as part of their summer camp activities. They got an up close and personal look at what it takes to put a news show…
Going green was the topic of conversation throughout Gulfport this afternoon as the 29th annual Urban and Community Forestry Conference kicked off today. The conference provides education on the benefits of trees and why it’s important to plant trees all…
Gulfport High School opens doors in one week to not only the new school year, but a brand new building. The first completed piece to the large reconstruction of the high school is the fine arts building. Teachers are moving…
School will be back in session next month and that means more school buses on the road. A new law that went into effect in July will be put to use as kids are loaded and unloaded off the buses.…
Grading for Mississippi schools will not be getting easier any time soon. State officials have adopted test score standards that will mirror those used on a multi-state test students took in 2015. The State Board of Education voted unanimously Monday…
The Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive is another way to help local schools with school supplies. New school supplies are needed. The drive goes through the end of July. You can bring donations to participating Walmart locations in Jackson…
Chips, queso and school supplies, that’s what’s on the menu at El Agave Mexican Restaurant in Gulfport. The restaurant is asking for donations of paper and pencils as a part of their Supply the 5000 School Supply Drive. If you…
Kids may not want to hear this, but the school year is just around the corner. Teachers in the Moss Point School District are preparing now by participating in the All In Teacher Institute. Motivational speakers Donna Porter and DJ…
To likely the joy of parents and the dismay of children, Coast students will be headed back to school in just under two weeks. Before they head back, one Coast rotary club is making sure children are equipped with everything…
Recently Jackson County has been busy with road and infrastructure projects. One college student has taken the chance to gain valuable experience from an internship with the county’s road department. Today was the last day on the job for Austin…
A children’s health fair will take place on Saturday, July 23 at the Edgewater Mall. The fair starts at 9 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m. The fair will include eye and dental screening, height and weight check and immunizations.…
The attorney for the group behind a lawsuit against public charter schools in the state says they are not trying to close charters, but they are trying to have the school’s funding formula declared unconstitutional. Charter schools receive taxpayer money,…
A Gulfport High School teacher received an unexpected award today. Engineering and robotics teacher Clint Brawley was not only given the AFA John C. Stennis Teacher of the Year Award for the local chapter, but also state wide he has…