Hancock Whitney and Gulfport High School team up to encourage financial literacy
This school year, Hancock Whitney is helping grow ‘girl power’ exponentially by bringing Wall Street to the classroom. Hancock Whitney has partnered with Gulfport…
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COVID-19 vaccination event hosted at Gulfport High School
Gulfport High School hosted its own vaccination event Saturday at the Bert Jenkins Gym. Team Memorial came to this location earlier this summer to give out COVID vaccines…
Gulfport High School Class of 2021 graduates at the Coast Coliseum
Pulling their tassels to the other side, over 370 Gulfport High School seniors walked across the stage Wednesday night. Almost filling the Coast Coliseum, family and friends gathered to congratulate the class of 2021. Matching t-shirts, balloons,…
Student Athlete of the Week: Gulfport’s Laurel Dennis and Ryland Buford
This week for WXXV’s Student Athlete of the Week, we’re giving you two for the price of one, we’re featuring two Coast athletes that you could say are a package deal. News 25’s Grace Boyles catches up…
Gulfport High School is now home to a world ranked Robotics Team
Gulfport High School’s Robotics team is now ranked number two in the world for their 2021 Robot Build. Zakeri Brown has been competing on robotics teams since the eighth grade. Now as a junior, he’s the captain…
Gulfport School District collected peanut butter for the March of Mayors Food Drive
The Gulfport School District collected over two tons of peanut butter for the March of the Mayors Food Drive. Over the last month, Gulfport High School participated in a district wide food drive helping contribute to March…
52 Gulfport High students make up the ACT 30 Club
Hard work and dedication will lead to many great things. For 52 Gulfport High School students, their efforts led them straight to impressive ACT scores. GHS held a ceremony unveiling the Admiral’s new ACT 30 Club Monday…
Gulfport community gathers for Molly Lee Memorial Celebration
Just over a week after the passing of Gulfport High School student Molly Lee, the community came together to celebrate Molly’s life. Despite the cold, family, friends, classmates, and community members gathered at Milner Stadium earlier this…
Gulfport High School celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Today is the last day of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Students at Gulfport High School celebrated the day today. Gulfport High School’s English as a Second Language Program celebrated the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing about their…
Gulfport High School automotive teacher wins Harbor Freight “Tools for Schools” Prize for teaching excellence
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — An automotive technology teacher from South Mississippi has been named a winner of the 2020 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, receiving $50,000 as part of $1 million awarded to 18 trades teachers…
Gulfport High teacher wins Harbor Freight Tools for Schools prize
Students lined the halls at Gulfport High School today, offering up several rounds of applause for automotive mechanics teacher Robert Caylor who was named a winner of the 2020 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools prize for teaching excellence. Along with…
Gulfport High School football team to be quarantined for 14 days after 2 players, coach test positive for COVID-19
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Effective immediately, the Gulfport High School football team will be quarantined for 14 days after two players and a coach tested positive for COVID-19. According to Gulfport Director of Athletics Bryan Caldwell, “Gulfport High School is…
Gulfport High School hosting Hurricane Laura relief drive
Gulfport High School is still hosting a Hurricane Laura Relief Drive for victims in Lake Charles. After Hurricane Laura left its mark, Gulfport High’s Secretary Anna Turner felt obligated to help since both sides of her family live in Lake…
100 students sent home for 14-day quarantine after Gulfport High School teacher exhibits COVID-19 symptoms
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport High School has a teacher exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, according to a statement released by the Gulfport School District. The staff member has not tested positive and is going to get testing today. The Gulfport…
Students return to class at Gulfport High School
School is back in session for students of the Gulfport School District. News 25’s Gabby Cox went to Gulfport High School to get a look at some of the new safety measures in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Back…
Volunteers distribute 550 bags and boxes of food to Gulfport community over the weekend
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Gulfport community banned together Saturday morning to bring food to hundreds of people in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Community members began arriving for the 9:45 a.m. food drive as early as 6 a.m.…
Gulfport High senior reacts to school closings
One Gulfport high senior is sharing her thoughts regarding the cancellation of school for the remainder of the semester. Jaden Hickman is involved in Key Club at School and was also a part of the Lady Admirals state championship winning…
Gulfport High School to honor class of 2020 with alternative plans for graduation
In celebration of the accomplishments and contributions the students of the class of 2020 have made throughout the years, the Gulfport School District and Gulfport High School has announced their alternative plan for Graduation. The school will be showcasing the…
High School Basketball: Biloxi beats Gulfport 64-55, advances to Semifinals in Jackson
Four South Mississippi high school basketball teams played at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, on Saturday as part of the Quarterfinals, in the Class 6-A Playoffs. Gulfport Vs. Biloxi was obviously the main event, but all three games were at one…
Advance in Finance event
Students at Gulfport High School had a taste of the ‘real world’ today. Juniors learned how to ‘advance in finance’ with lessons on personal banking, credit and lending, investing, taxes, and much more. Seniors received great interview practice, counseling for…
‘Hairspray’ debuts at Gulfport High
You can’t stop the beat over at Gulfport High School this weekend. Over 60 students are putting their singing, dancing, and acting skills to the test as they debut “Hairspray: the Musical” tonight. This is the first time the school…
Mississippi State University President visits Gulfport High School
Local high school students received a big visit from one of the state’s top educators today to talk about the benefits of higher education. Dr. Mark Keenum was born in Starkville, graduated from Mississippi State University and has been president…
New way to recycle on the beach
The Harrison County Beautification Commission, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, Mississippi Aquarium, and Gulfport High School came up with a new and interactive way to keep our beaches clean on the Coast. They came together to build a mobile…
Gulfport High Invent Team receives grant from M.I.T.
This morning, the Lemelson-MIT Program announced its 2019-2020 ‘InvenTeams’ to receive up to $10,000 in grant funding to address local and worldwide problems. Gulfport High School was one of 14 teams of high school students from across the country selected.…