Gulfport School District
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The Gulfport School District and Mississippi State University Head Start have begun accepting Pre-K4 applications!
📍 Applications may be picked up from any elementary school
For questions or more information, please get in touch with Dr. Rhonda Clark:
📞 (228) 865-4600
📩 rhonda.clark@gulfportschools.org
We look forward to welcoming our future Pre-K students! 🎒✨
📍 Applications may be picked up from any elementary school
For questions or more information, please get in touch with Dr. Rhonda Clark:
📞 (228) 865-4600
📩 rhonda.clark@gulfportschools.org
We look forward to welcoming our future Pre-K students! 🎒✨
GHS AIG students interested in the business behind baseball had an incredible opportunity to step behind the scenes with the Biloxi Shuckers! ⚾️
From marketing and operations to game-day management, students explored the wide range of careers that keep the organization running. Through hands-on interaction and job shadowing, they gained real-world insight into the sports industry and what it takes to be part of a professional team.
Experiences like this continue to connect classroom learning to future careers—opening doors and inspiring the next generation of leaders!
#AnchoredInExcellence #AdmiralProud #FutureReady #GPT100
From marketing and operations to game-day management, students explored the wide range of careers that keep the organization running. Through hands-on interaction and job shadowing, they gained real-world insight into the sports industry and what it takes to be part of a professional team.
Experiences like this continue to connect classroom learning to future careers—opening doors and inspiring the next generation of leaders!
#AnchoredInExcellence #AdmiralProud #FutureReady #GPT100
Gulfport High School will host its annual Prom Promise safety awareness event on Thursday, March 19, from 9:45 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. on the school campus.
During this time, members of the community may notice police, fire, and ambulance vehicles at the school. This activity is part of a planned educational simulation for students and is not an actual emergency. The demonstration will take place off Victory Street on the Admiral Band practice field.
Prom Promise is designed to help students understand the serious consequences of impaired and distracted driving, particularly during prom season. The event provides a realistic scenario intended to encourage students to make safe and responsible choices.
The simulation is coordinated through Gulfport High School’s Law & Public Safety Career and Technical Education program and is conducted with the support of the City’s emergency response agencies. First responders and community partners work alongside students to present the demonstration and reinforce the importance of roadway safety.
Media representatives are invited to attend and cover the event. The simulation offers powerful visuals and interviews with students, educators, and emergency responders about the importance of safe decision-making during prom season.
Residents who see emergency vehicles or activity near campus during the scheduled time should know it is part of this pre-planned event.
Gulfport School District remains committed to student safety and appreciates the continued partnership with local emergency personnel, who help make this important educational program possible.
During this time, members of the community may notice police, fire, and ambulance vehicles at the school. This activity is part of a planned educational simulation for students and is not an actual emergency. The demonstration will take place off Victory Street on the Admiral Band practice field.
Prom Promise is designed to help students understand the serious consequences of impaired and distracted driving, particularly during prom season. The event provides a realistic scenario intended to encourage students to make safe and responsible choices.
The simulation is coordinated through Gulfport High School’s Law & Public Safety Career and Technical Education program and is conducted with the support of the City’s emergency response agencies. First responders and community partners work alongside students to present the demonstration and reinforce the importance of roadway safety.
Media representatives are invited to attend and cover the event. The simulation offers powerful visuals and interviews with students, educators, and emergency responders about the importance of safe decision-making during prom season.
Residents who see emergency vehicles or activity near campus during the scheduled time should know it is part of this pre-planned event.
Gulfport School District remains committed to student safety and appreciates the continued partnership with local emergency personnel, who help make this important educational program possible.
Cross-grade teaching is the norm at PRE — and it’s powerful. 🌟 Check out Ms. J, a 5th-grade teacher leading learning in Ms. Perez’s kindergarten class. Big minds, big hearts, one community.
Students at Pass Road Elementary School recently enjoyed a special dining experience prepared by the talented culinary students at Gulfport High School. The event celebrated the top three homerooms with the highest attendance (ADA), recognizing their commitment to showing up and succeeding each day. 🍽️ 👏
Students at Gulfport High School are celebrating Unity Week with a fun lineup of themed dress-up days that promote school spirit, kindness, and community. From tie-dye and mismatched outfits to school colors and vacation day, students are showing their unity all week long! 🌟
In Mrs. Jones’ first-grade class, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 🥝 ☘️, students had a green food tasting 🥝 and tasted various items and graphed votes to find out which was the least favorite and which was the favorite! 📊 Check their faces out when trying limes🍋🟩, peas🫛 , asparagus, and various green foods! 💚
GHS Teacher Academy students recently completed a creative assignment in their Human Growth and Development Unit by designing game boards about nine developmental theorists. The project also connects to the Educators Rising “Teacher Created Materials” competition. Way to go, future educators!
Lights! Camera! Action! Our 5th-grade musical performance at Bayou View Elementary was a hit for students, faculty, and family members on Tuesday! Thank you, Mrs. Monica Boudreaux, the Elective Team, 5th-grade teachers, and everyone who helped make this production so wonderful! 🌱🌸🌳🎶🎼🎵🎤
We’re looking for volunteers to help with the Historic Old Mississippi City Cemetery Clean Up! This historic cemetery is one of the oldest in the area, with graves dating back to the 1800s, and community members, students, and local organizations have been working together for years to help restore and document the site.
If you have a few hours to spare, come out and be part of the effort to care for this important piece of Gulfport’s history.
📅 March 20–21
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 232 32nd ½ Street, Gulfport, MS
Sign up to volunteer here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YnSwlxXOZxHa_OyH4hVuNt0zYLHH8vNLZKt_9HPngNo/viewform?ts=69a4b891&edit_requested=true
If you have a few hours to spare, come out and be part of the effort to care for this important piece of Gulfport’s history.
📅 March 20–21
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 232 32nd ½ Street, Gulfport, MS
Sign up to volunteer here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YnSwlxXOZxHa_OyH4hVuNt0zYLHH8vNLZKt_9HPngNo/viewform?ts=69a4b891&edit_requested=true
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! 💙
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
🏆 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!
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!
Have you downloaded the Gulfport School District app yet? ⛵ It’s the easiest way to keep up with what’s happening across our schools — from news and events to cafeteria menus and important updates.
If you haven’t already, take a minute to download it in the App Store or Google Play and stay connected with GSD. 💙
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!
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! 🎉
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.
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.
