What goes into shutting down schools due to weather?
Gulfport School District Superintendent Glen East speaks to WXXV’s Dave Elliott about the decision making that goes into school closures during severe weather events.
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School closures for Thursday, January 23rd, 2025
Due to the ongoing winter weather, schools in South Mississippi are announcing schedule changes. We will continue to update this page as more changes are announced. Pascagoula Gautier School District schools and buildings will remain closed on Thursday, Jan. 23,…
School closures around the Gulf Coast
Due to the projected path of Hurricane Ida, schools around the Gulf Coast have announced closures for the start of next week. Jackson County School District is canceling classes for Monday, August 30th. On Monday, they will assess the situation…
Some South Mississippi schools closed, buses delayed due to Thursday morning flooding. Here's the latest.
Pascagoula-Gautier School District: Schools closed Thursday, April 15, 2021 due to heavy flooding. Resurrection Catholic Elementary and High Schools: Closed Thursday, April 15 due to heavy flooding in Pascagoula, Moss Point, and Gautier. Moss Point School District: Virtual classes will…
The latest on school schedules in South Mississippi
With Sally expected to make landfall as a hurricane and heavy rainfall and coastal flooding can be expected across the Gulf Coast, some schools are already announcing closures. Ocean Springs School District to close all operations on Wednesday due to…
School closures ahead of possible severe weather
Some schools in South Mississippi are closing due to possible severe weather headed our way. The Hancock County School District is closing schools tomorrow, August 24th. This will also include distance learners. The Gulfport School District will run a 60%…
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…
Gulf Coast high school seniors react to school closings
High school seniors across the Coast are still coming to terms with the fact they won’t be returning to school following Governor Reeves’ announcement on Tuesday. Seniors across the Coast are now coming to terms with the fact they won’t…
Coast schools offering free meals during closures
Below is a list of schools currently approved to serve meals during the unanticipated school closure event related to Coronavirus school closures. All children under 18 are eligible to receive meals at these sites, even if it is not their…
Free meals to be provided for children in Gulfport following school closures
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — With several local school closures over coronavirus concerns, some families may find themselves facing unforeseen hardship. That's why Representative Sonya Williams Barnes, in partnership with Feed My Sheep, is offering free meals to school-aged children, for…
Long Beach School District closing early due to severe weather
Due to the high chance of severe weather tomorrow, the Long Beach School District will release at the following times on Thursday, April 18, 2019: K-3 12:00 4-6 12:20 7-8 12:30 9-12 12:45 Classes will resume after Spring Break on…
School closures due to Tropical Storm Gordon
Christian Collegiate Academy will close both the daycare and the academy for Tuesday and Wednesday.ackson County School District closed Tuesday, September 4th. The University of Southern Mississippi’s operations along the Gulf Coast, including the Gulf Park Campus and the Gulf…
Winter weather school updates
Biloxi Public School District closed Wednesday, January 17th. Gulfport School District closed Wednesday, January 17th. Jackson County School District will be closed Wednesday, January 17th, 2018. Ocean Springs School District will be closed Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Harrison County School…
Winter weather school updates
All Moss Point School District Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 18, due to inclement weather. William Carey Tradition campus will open as scheduled on Thursday. Hattiesburg campus offices will open at 10:00 and classes will start at 10:15.…