Tag: reading
Connecting the community through literacy
Mississippi students and their families are participating in a statewide community literacy campaign called ‘Mississippi Reads One Book.’
Getting kids excited about reading is the...
Library Card Sign-Up Month
Students have been back in school for about a month and now the Jackson-George County Library System wants to remind parents of one of...
Moss Point mayor rolls out literacy initiative
With the school year now well underway in Moss Point, the city is once again rolling out an initiative to benefit kids of all...
Gulfport recognized for educational progress
The Gulfport learning community was recently recognized for growth in the area of early school success.
The Pacesetter Honors from the ‘Campaign for Grade-Level Reading’...
Summer Reading Programs in Gulfport
A quarter of third graders in Mississippi failed their reading tests. Over the summer, it’s time to hit the books with a purpose!
Nonprofit organizations...
Little Free Library opens at Crossroads Elementary
It was an exciting day for book lovers at Crossroads Elementary in Gulfport as they officially opened their brand new Little Free Library.
High school...
28th Street Elementary students celebrate ‘Read Across America Day’
Students at 28th Street Elementary School in Gulfport welcomed some special guests to help them celebrate ‘National Read Across America Day.’
The Junior Auxiliary of...
National Read Across America Week
This week is ‘National Read Across America’ Week and Harrison Central Elementary is celebrating with different themed activities every day.
Today more than 30 students...
Student wins bike from the Bannister Foundation
For years, the Bannister Foundation has surprised students in Gulfport with gifts and rewards for their hard work in school.
Following months of hard work,...
Harry Potter birthday celebration at Long Beach Public Library
Next week is someone we all know and love’s birthday. The wizard who has been capturing children’s hearts through reading for many years: Harry...
