Gulfport School District

We are proud to announce Dr. Courtney Ladner as our new Director of Special Education! 🎉

A proud graduate of Gulfport High School, Dr. Ladner began her career in special education in 2014 and has served students across all grade levels. She previously spent four years as a high school special education case manager and also served as an assistant soccer coach at Gulfport High School.

Dr. Ladner holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education from the University of Southern Mississippi, a master’s degree in Mild/Moderate Disabilities and Psychometry, a specialist degree in Educational Leadership from William Carey University, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Liberty University.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Ladner on this exciting new role! 💙

🎉 Proud moments for our schools! During this month’s school board meeting, we recognized our PREPS Awards recipients:
🏆 Bayou View Elementary – Top 10% Growth in Math & ELA, 5th Grade ELA Achievement
🏆 Central Elementary – 4th Grade ELA Achievement
🏆 Pass Road Elementary – 4th Grade Math Achievement
🏆 West Elementary – 3rd Grade Math Achievement
🏆 Gulfport Central Middle – 6th Grade Math Achievement
🏆 Gulfport High School – Top 10% Math Growth
👏 Congratulations to our students, teachers, and staff for your hard work and dedication! #PREPSAwards #StudentSuccess #ProudDistrict

Calling all seniors and parents! 🎓🍩
It’s time to celebrate the next big step! Join us for Donut Decision Day on Friday, May 1st, at 8:30 AM in the Bert Jenkins Gym.
Whether they are heading to college, joining the military, or entering the workforce, we want to see our seniors repping their future! Students and parents are encouraged to wear a T-shirt showcasing their chosen college, military branch, or business/industry.
We’ll have college representatives and military recruiters on-site to help mark the occasion. Let’s sweeten the start of their next chapter—see you there!

Congratulations to William “Crosby” P. for being named ⭐️ STAR Student ⭐️ for the 2025–2026 school year by the Mississippi Economic Council’s Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Program!

Join our Team! We had a great time at the University of Southern Mississippi connecting with future educators! Gulfport School District is actively recruiting the very best teacher candidates to join the Coast’s most innovative high school.
If you’re passionate about making an impact in the classroom and being part of a district that is #AnchoredInExcellence, we’d love to have you on our team!
A big thank you to our amazing recruiting team for representing Gulfport so well — Mrs. Reid, Ms. Billings, and Mr. Green!

Congratulations to Dr. Keri Tawater, who has been selected to serve as the Principal of Bayou View Middle School for the 2026–2027 school year. Dr. Tawater currently serves as the Interim Principal and previously supported our school community as the 6th Grade Administrator, in addition to holding several other academic leadership roles throughout her career.

Dr. Tawater is excited to continue fostering a culture of academic excellence at BVMS and ensuring that every student is supported in their learning and growth. Her leadership, dedication to students, and commitment to the Bayou View community make her a great fit for this role.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Tawater when you see her around the Gulfport Admiral and BVMS Viking community! 🎉

Congratulations to Tess Lawrence, Principal of Bayou View Elementary, on being named the Gulfport School District’s Administrator of the Year! Thank you for your exceptional leadership, dedication to students and staff, and the positive impact you make every day. We are proud to celebrate you!

Celebrating the power of partnership! We were honored to recognize a Parent of the Year from each school in the Gulfport School District for their outstanding support, involvement, and commitment to our students and school communities. Thank you for being an essential part of our GSD family! 💙

The Gulfport School District was well represented at the 2026 AMTESOL Conference! 👏
Anniston Avenue Elementary EL Teacher Renata Storonskyj presented to a full room during “Harmonies of Language, Culture, and Learning: Tuning in to Student Success.” We’re proud to see our educators leading and learning alongside the best in the field.

Explore your future at the HBCU College Fair! 🎓
📅 Feb. 7, 2026 | ⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Knight Non-Profit Center, Gulfport
Meet 10+ HBCUs and learn about college pathways—all at this free event for students and families.

Admiral Fans, mark your calendars for Spring Meet the Admirals!
🗓️Wednesday, Feb. 4th
⌚️6:00pm
📍Bert Jenkins Gym
Join us as we introduce the athletes and coaches representing GHS in: Baseball, Powerlifting, Softball, Tennis, & Track/Field.

#Hooyah | #OneGPT

We’re Hiring! Gulfport High School is looking for an innovative Science Teacher to join our amazing staff. Come make a difference and enjoy working with the best students around!

http://www.applitrack.com/gulfportschools/onlineapp/

Apply online today and be part of something special!

Congratulations to this year's Exchange Club Students of the month, Crosby P. and Zenaida C.
Each year, the Exchange Club recognizes two students from Gulfport High School with incredible accomplishments — both in and out of the classroom — and the qualities that make their achievements stand out. Crosby P. and Zenaida C. are outstanding student leaders at GHS who will represent us well in the scholarship competition. Congrats!!

Gulfport School District plans to operate normally on Monday, January 26, 2026, following a review of current weather information.

Transportation, classes, and extracurricular activities will run as scheduled. Families should allow extra time for travel, dress warmly, and prioritize safety.

We will continue to monitor conditions and communicate any changes.

🐝✨ GSD Spelling Bee 2026 Champions! ✨🐝

Congratulations to our outstanding spellers:
🥇 Maverick B. – BVMS (First Place)
🥈 Addison B. – PRE (Second Place)
🥉 Claire N. – BVMS (Third Place)