Gulfport families 💙 Voting is underway! 🗳️
Visit bocm.com to cast your vote. Support the Gulfport School District schools in the Education category for high school, middle school, and elementary schools. Every vote counts, and you can vote once per day!
Let’s keep the momentum going! 🙌
Visit bocm.com to cast your vote. Support the Gulfport School District schools in the Education category for high school, middle school, and elementary schools. Every vote counts, and you can vote once per day!
Let’s keep the momentum going! 🙌
Bayou View Middle School students have been making the most of an unforgettable week in Washington, D.C.!
This incredible trip has truly brought their 7th-grade U.S. History lessons to life. Throughout the week, especially on Thursday, students experienced several “aha” moments as they connected what they’ve learned in the classroom to real-world history right before their eyes.
A highlight of the trip was time spent on Capitol Hill, where students toured the U.S. Capitol and had the opportunity to meet with Mississippi Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith. They shared insights about their work, their commitment to Mississippi, and how their efforts directly impact communities like Gulfport.
One especially meaningful moment came when a member of Senator Wicker’s staff asked where the group was from. When students shared they were from Bayou View Middle School, she lit up—proudly sharing she was once a student there and a graduate of Gulfport High School! Haley Warren (Class of 2021) reminded everyone of the lasting impact of the Gulfport School District and the strong connections that come full circle.
Experiences like this inspire our students to see the possibilities ahead and understand the role they can play in shaping the future.
#AdmiralProud #FutureLeaders #GulfportSchools #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #WashingtonDC
This incredible trip has truly brought their 7th-grade U.S. History lessons to life. Throughout the week, especially on Thursday, students experienced several “aha” moments as they connected what they’ve learned in the classroom to real-world history right before their eyes.
A highlight of the trip was time spent on Capitol Hill, where students toured the U.S. Capitol and had the opportunity to meet with Mississippi Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith. They shared insights about their work, their commitment to Mississippi, and how their efforts directly impact communities like Gulfport.
One especially meaningful moment came when a member of Senator Wicker’s staff asked where the group was from. When students shared they were from Bayou View Middle School, she lit up—proudly sharing she was once a student there and a graduate of Gulfport High School! Haley Warren (Class of 2021) reminded everyone of the lasting impact of the Gulfport School District and the strong connections that come full circle.
Experiences like this inspire our students to see the possibilities ahead and understand the role they can play in shaping the future.
#AdmiralProud #FutureLeaders #GulfportSchools #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #WashingtonDC
Are you passionate about robotics and inspiring young innovators? 🛠️ The Gulfport School District is looking for a Middle School Robotics Teacher to join our team! This is your chance to make a real impact in STEM education and help students explore, create, and innovate.
Learn more about this exciting opportunity and apply via the Careers page at gulfportschools.org.
Learn more about this exciting opportunity and apply via the Careers page at gulfportschools.org.
We’d love your support! 🗳️ Vote for the Gulfport School District schools in the Education category for high school, middle school, and elementary school.
Vote here: https://www.votebocm.com/
Voting is open once per day, and every vote makes a difference. Thank you for supporting our students, teachers, and schools!
Vote here: https://www.votebocm.com/
Voting is open once per day, and every vote makes a difference. Thank you for supporting our students, teachers, and schools!
Wishing all our students a fun, safe, and well-deserved break. Please note that offices will be closed March 30-April 3. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, April 6, recharged and ready to finish the year strong! 💙
Parents, mark your calendars! The Gulfport High Teacher Academy is teaming up with Lynn Meadows Discovery Center for a Parents’ Night Out. It’s a fun evening for kids and a great way to support our students as they work toward the State Competition.
Spots are limited, so grab your tickets today:
https://lmdc.org/tickets-2-2/
Spots are limited, so grab your tickets today:
https://lmdc.org/tickets-2-2/
Spring Break (and Spring Intersession) starts today! 🌸 ☀️
Wishing all our students a fun, safe, and well-deserved break. Please note that offices will be closed next week. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on the Monday after Easter—recharged and ready to finish the year strong! 💙
Wishing all our students a fun, safe, and well-deserved break. Please note that offices will be closed next week. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on the Monday after Easter—recharged and ready to finish the year strong! 💙
Free family STEM days at Traintastic starting tomorrow, March 24!
📣 Calling All Career Day Presenters!
We are excited to host our upcoming BVMS Career Day on May 22, 2026, and we are looking for enthusiastic community members to share their careers, experiences, and advice with our students!
This is a wonderful opportunity to inspire the next generation by giving them a glimpse into the many paths their futures can take. Whether you work in healthcare, business, technology, education, public service, or any other field—we would love to have you join us!
✨ Event Details:
📅 Date: May 22, 2026
🎤 Who: Professionals from all career fields
👩🎓 Audience: Middle school students eager to learn and explore
If you are interested in presenting or know someone who would be a great fit, please reach out for more information!!
We are excited to host our upcoming BVMS Career Day on May 22, 2026, and we are looking for enthusiastic community members to share their careers, experiences, and advice with our students!
This is a wonderful opportunity to inspire the next generation by giving them a glimpse into the many paths their futures can take. Whether you work in healthcare, business, technology, education, public service, or any other field—we would love to have you join us!
✨ Event Details:
📅 Date: May 22, 2026
🎤 Who: Professionals from all career fields
👩🎓 Audience: Middle school students eager to learn and explore
If you are interested in presenting or know someone who would be a great fit, please reach out for more information!!
Come join our team! 💙🧡
Do your kids have any plans during intersession? 👀 Check this out!
The Gulfport School District is excited to share that the USM Center for STEM Education is now enrolling for its first-ever S3: Sustainable STEM By-the-Sea Camp! 🌊🔬
Join the fun March 30 – April 2 in Biloxi for hands-on STEM experiences your students won’t forget.
✨ Tuition is just $40 for the first camp and includes:
✔️ All activities
✔️ Meals and snacks
✔️ Transportation for exciting off-site field days with camp partners
Spots are limited! Sign up today: https://stembythesea.org/s3-camp-signup
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! 🎒✨
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 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! 🎉
Last week, we had an incredible Fifth Grade Elective Preview Night at Bayou View Middle School, and what a fantastic evening it was!
We were so excited to welcome our fifth-grade students who are zoned to attend BVMS next year, along with their families, to explore all the amazing opportunities waiting for them. The energy in the building was contagious as prospective students met our teachers and began imagining themselves as middle schoolers.
Families learned about the incredible elective programs that make BVMS such a special place to grow and discover new passions. From band and strings to art, dance, and choir… from robotics and Spanish to Quest and physical education… there truly is something for everyone. Our students will have so many opportunities to explore their interests, uncover new talents, and build confidence in and out of the classroom.
We cannot wait to welcome this amazing group of future Vikings to BVMS next year. The future is bright, and it starts here!
We were so excited to welcome our fifth-grade students who are zoned to attend BVMS next year, along with their families, to explore all the amazing opportunities waiting for them. The energy in the building was contagious as prospective students met our teachers and began imagining themselves as middle schoolers.
Families learned about the incredible elective programs that make BVMS such a special place to grow and discover new passions. From band and strings to art, dance, and choir… from robotics and Spanish to Quest and physical education… there truly is something for everyone. Our students will have so many opportunities to explore their interests, uncover new talents, and build confidence in and out of the classroom.
We cannot wait to welcome this amazing group of future Vikings to BVMS next year. The future is bright, and it starts here!
🥌🔬 Friction, Fun, and a Little Olympic Flair in 6th Grade Science! 🔬🥌
Who says science can’t feel like the Winter Olympics?
Our 6th-grade scientists took on the sport of curling as part of a hands-on friction lab, and it was a hit! Mrs. Lee brought this creative idea to life, and the students were all in from the very first slide.
Students tested their “curling stones” on different surfaces to see how friction impacted motion. They experimented with:
• Laminated board
• Aluminum foil
• Felt
• Regular poster board
The goal? Figure out which surface created the most friction and which allowed their stone to glide the farthest — all while making predictions, collecting data, and having a blast.
It’s learning like this that makes science stick (and slide 😉). Huge shoutout to Mrs. Lee for turning a physics concept into an unforgettable experience for our students!
Who says science can’t feel like the Winter Olympics?
Our 6th-grade scientists took on the sport of curling as part of a hands-on friction lab, and it was a hit! Mrs. Lee brought this creative idea to life, and the students were all in from the very first slide.
Students tested their “curling stones” on different surfaces to see how friction impacted motion. They experimented with:
• Laminated board
• Aluminum foil
• Felt
• Regular poster board
The goal? Figure out which surface created the most friction and which allowed their stone to glide the farthest — all while making predictions, collecting data, and having a blast.
It’s learning like this that makes science stick (and slide 😉). Huge shoutout to Mrs. Lee for turning a physics concept into an unforgettable experience for our students!
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! 💙
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.
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.
