In 2017 there were at least nine school shootings reported in the US leaving dozens of students injured or dead and 2018 has already seen two school shootings. With this school shootings epidemic continuing, student safety has become an top…
Holiday break has come to an end and schools all across the Coast are back in session. For teachers and faculty at St. Martin High School, the holiday break was spent preparing for the spring semester. Principal Dina Holland told…
While most of us are back to work, students still have some time before they return to school from vacation. News 25 caught up with kids in Gulfport today to find out how they’re spending their Christmas break. School is…
Today the Long Beach school district celebrated an achievement with a visit from the state superintendent. In front of students, teachers and members of the community. The Mississippi Superintendent of Education awarded the Long Beach School system for being a…
The Ocean Springs school district celebrated their excellence during a celebration today. Dr. Carey wright, the state superintendent of education stopped by the celebration to talk about the success of the ocean springs school district The school district was recognized…
Harrison County School District Schedule Update Due to the declining weather conditions, all schools in the Harrison County School District will be releasing one hour early today. Please contact your child's school if you have any questions about the schedule.…
Due to the declining weather conditions, all schools in the Harrison County School District will be releasing one hour early today. Please contact your child's school if you have any questions about the schedule.
With all this talk of snow, we’re sure the kids of the Mississippi Gulf Coast are hanging on the edge of their seats, waiting to hear those two precious words “school is canceled.” Today, News 25 sat down with representatives…
A Mississippi school is shedding the name of the Confederacy's only president and will instead be named for the first African-American president of the United States. Davis International Baccalaureate Elementary School in Jackson was named decades ago for Jefferson Davis.…
As Southeast Texas continues to struggle following Harvey, one local school district is reaching out a helping hand. The Ocean Springs School District has adopted Kolter Elementary School in Houston to help bring the school back on its feet. The…
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Jillian Vallo about the Solar Eclipse and what they are doing for their students at St. Martin East Elementary School. If you would like more information on the Solar Eclipse please visit https://wxxv25.com/2017/08/14/eclipse-2017/
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Ellen Buntyn about the first day of school and the new renovations in Gulfport High School.
News 25's Hank Davis interviews Chris Fisher and Jeffery Jenkins about Back To School Free Haircuts, Monday August 7th 8 am to 12 pm at 8280 Alabama Ave. For more information please call 228-224-5152.
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Boyd West about the Do The Impossible pep rally.
The last day of Mississippi’s tax free weekend, shoppers had the chance to get out a find some serious deals on Friday and Saturday as they took advantage of our tax free weekend. The premium outlets in Gulfport were a…
It’s a laboratory on wheels, the Jackson County School District now has their hands on their very own Fab Lab mobile unit to help students increase STEM knowledge and skills. News 25’s Taylor Rubach attended the ribbon cutting ceremony today…
Students are now back in class after many South Mississippi schools delayed due to the weather. Here's a look at Lyman Elementary school this morning as students made their way in. Harrison county schools were on a two and a…
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Brad Barlow about National School Breakfast Week as the students enjoyed green eggs and ham.
There is also a donation effort happening here on the Gulf Coast. Gulfport High School, Anniston and Bayou View Elementary Schools are collecting cases of water, sports drinks, and small snacks. A teacher at Gulfport High got in contact with…
Today, state lawmakers are set to hear from residents as they work to examine Mississippi's School Funding Formula. The legislature is working with non-profit "Ed-build" to look at Mississippi’s Adequate Education Program. The firm is set to make recommendations as…
The Mississippi Department of Education released letter grades for school districts across the state. The accountability system is based on an "A" through "F" system. For the 2015-2016 school years, district grades include 14 "A" districts, 39 "B" districts, 36…
Harrison County Schools will Dismiss Early today due to bad Weather. 1pm Dismissal for Elementary and Middle Schools 2pm Dismissal for High School
The smell of new backpacks and pencils filled the air in the long beach school district as teachers welcomed students on the first day of school. Parents brought their kids in the front door at Quarles Elementary some smiles and…
The smell of fresh pencils and notebooks fill the air in Long Beach today as the school district kicks off the New Year.