The Gulfport School District Board of Trustees proudly recognized outstanding community partners and exceptional students during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday evening.
Partner-In-Education Awards
As part of the district’s ongoing commitment to building strong school-community relationships, Superintendent Glen East presented Partner-In-Education Awards to businesses, organizations, and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional support for Gulfport schools. These partnerships play a vital role in enriching educational opportunities and strengthening the district as a whole.
Each school and the district recognized the following partners:
Anniston Avenue Elementary: Gulfport High School Key Club, Gulfport Kiwanis Club, and Handsboro Baptist Church
Bayou View Elementary: Bryan Jacobs State Farm, Cadence Bank, Coastal Realty – Timothy Switzer, GHS Teacher Academy – Meredith Billings, Goldin Metals, Gulfport Junior Auxiliary, Lemon Mohler Insurance, Mason and Magnolia Real Estate – Heather Hoda, Pizza Hut, Raising Cane’s, The Nourishing Place, and Whataburger
Central Elementary: Covenant Christian Bookstore, Don Smith, Harry Yoste, Jeffrey Hulum III, Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport – Rachael Butler, Kenneth “Truck” Casey, Morning Star Baptist Church – Bernell Kelly, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, United Way of South Mississippi – Kathy Springer, and Velma Barker
Pass Road Elementary: The Nourishing Place, Westminster Presbyterian Church, and Zeta Phi Beta, Inc.
28th Street Elementary: St. Mark’s Community Arts Center – Vicki Miller; and Trinity United Methodist Church - Regina Stewart
West Elementary: AnderCorp, Butler Pharmacy – Dr. Rachel Butler, First United Methodist Church, and Properties - Shannobn McNair
Bayou View Middle School: Youth for Christ, Friends of Bayou View Middle School, Ingalls Shipbuilding, Trinity United Methodist Church, and Ward’s Restaurant
Gulfport Central Middle School: Extend a Hand Help a Friend – Jeffrey Hulum III, First Baptist Church, Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport, and Ayana Lombard
Gulfport High School: Allen Beverages, Inc., Audubon Delta, Bayou View Elementary School, Biloxi Shuckers, Blacklidge Emulsion, Butch Oustalet Foundation, Chick-fil-A Gulfport, City of Gulfport, Contracting 24-7 LLC, Gulf Coast Dental Care, Gulf Coast Nutrition, Gulfport Fire Department, Gulfport Police, Department, H20 Innovation, Hancock Whitney Bank, Harrison County Development Commission, Harrison County Utility Authority, Ingalls Shipbuilding, J. Allen Automotive, Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport, Keesler Federal Credit Union, Memorial Hospital-Gulfport, Mississippi Power Company, MS Farm to School Network, and OCEANS Health Care
Gulfport School District (District-Level Partners): Allen Beverages, Inc., Brooklyn’s Pizzeria, City of Gulfport, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Gallagher Insurance – Frank Bordeaux, Gulfport Fire Department, Gulfport Police Department, Joel and Courtney Smith, Kiwanis Club of Gulfport, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Michael and Alice Walker, Mississippi Aquarium, Mississippi Power Company – Daniel Reid, Naval Construction Battalion Center – Mona Odom, Rotary Club of Gulfport, St. Peter’s By The Sea Episcopal Church, TrainTastic Museum, United Way of South Mississippi, and Ward’s Restaurant.
The Gulfport School District extends its sincere appreciation to all partners for their continued investment in student success.
William “Prince” Jones Scholar Awards
The board also proudly recognized the recipients of the William “Prince” Jones Scholar Awards, which honor two senior student-athletes who exemplify excellence in academics, athletics, and leadership.
This year’s honorees are:
Crosby P.
Sydney A.
The award’s namesake, William “Prince” Jones, was in attendance at the meeting, making the recognition especially meaningful for students and their families. Gulfport School District Athletic Director Matt Walters announced the award recipients, and Jones joined Walters in personally presenting the awards to the honored student-athletes.
The Gulfport School District congratulates all honorees and thanks its community partners for their unwavering support of students, schools, and families.
The Gulfport School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in the provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities or benefits. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding the non-discrimination policies of the above-mentioned entities. - Dr. Michael Tatum, Assistant Superintendent, Gulfport School District
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