Popp’s Ferry Elementary School

Popp’s Ferry Elementary hosting drive-thru meet and greet

In just nine days, South Mississippi youngsters will report to their very first day of class for the 2020-2021 school year at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School. Today, some incoming kindergarteners had the chance to meet their teachers and the school’s…

Harlem Globetrotters visit Popp’s Ferry Elementary School

The Harlem Globetrotters made a pit stop in Biloxi to teach some elementary school students a very important lesson. The Globetrotters pride themselves on being the ambassadors of goodwill. Today, a Harlem Globetrotter visited Popp’s Ferry Elementary School to teach…

Popps Ferry students support Australia fire victims

Students in Biloxi are taking the week to learn about and support the victims of Australia’s wildfires. Brandi Hoxie, the art teacher at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School, is making sure all of her students are aware of what is going…

Robot teaches at Popps Ferry Elementary

Students at Popps Ferry Elementary School got a visit from a unique high-tech friend today. Pepper helps get kids involved with STEM, technology, and coding strategies. Pepper answers live questions in real time and even had a dance party with…

World Down Syndrome Awareness Day

Students across the nation were wearing crazy socks for World Down Syndrome Awareness Day. Every year, World Down Syndrome Day is held on the 21st day of the third month because the genetic disorder is the result of a third…

Red Ribbon Week

A two-fold message today at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School as National Red Ribbon Week begins to wrap. News 25’s Toni Miles takes to the school where the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department tied in another important message as Halloween is upon…

Popp’s Ferry elementary principal receives national award

Popp’s Ferry Elementary School Principal Dr. Todd Boucher has been named National Distinguished Principal for Mississippi. The NAESP selects recipients for setting high standards for instruction, student achievement, character, and atmosphere for the students, families, and staff in their schools.…

Sharing original paintings with young students

Each piece tells a story whether it is through the distinctive Rodrigue oak or the famous blue dog. Today, wife of artist George Rodrigue, Wendy Rodrigue, told her husband’s story by bringing his art work to the classroom at Popps…

Grandparents Day Breakfast

It was a tossup of who had bigger smiles this morning, elementary students or their grandparents. Both Popp’s Ferry and North Bay Elementary schools hosted a breakfast in honor of Grandparents Day. The annual event gives families a chance to…

Attempted kidnapping story changes

Biloxi police say a boy who reported someone tried to kidnap him on the way to school this morning wasn’t telling the whole truth. Police confirmed the 9 year old changed his story after reporting he escaped a potential kidnapper…