Term exams, sometimes referred to as "common term assessements," will take place Wednesday and Thursday in Grades 2 through 12 in Biloxi Public Schools.
Parents are advised to make sure that their children arrive at school on time, that children get proper rest and have a balanced breakfast before testing; and that children are encouraged to do their best. Students, incidentally, will not be in class Friday because of a staff professional development day, and students and staff will not be in school Monday in observance of Columbus Day.
8th Grade football game moved; JV game canceled
The 9th Grade Biloxi Football game scheduled at Gulfport tonight has been moved to Biloxi High School at 5 this afternoon.
The JV game scheduled for 6:30 this evening has been canceled.
Mississippi State president to teach Biloxi students Tuesday
Mark E. Keenum, who later this month becomes the 19th president of Mississippi State University, will be teaching U.S. Government classes at Biloxi High School on Tuesday.
Keenum, who will be installed as president of MSU on Oct. 16, will be at the school from 8 to 10 a.m.
"This is a great opportunity for seniors to meet the leader of one of our state universities," said Principal Pamela Manners, "and it's a chance for him to see the promising college students of tomorrow."
Drama news: Another year, another Rubber Chicken
The Biloxi High School Drama Department has won the Lynn Meadows Rubber Chicken Improv Festival for the fourth year in a row.
For details on the festival and to see photos, click here.
In other news, the Drama Department hosted a sold-out student talent showcase, known as "Biloxi's Got Talent," last week. The show consisted of 14 acts and had various types of talent displayed. Students sang, played guitars, played the piano, danced and one even demonstrated his talent of rifle spinning. There were different genres of music from Broadway to Hip-Hop. Said Sean Harding, one of Ms. Norris' students speaking at the end of the show: "Ladies and gentlemen, Biloxi's definitely got talent."
Victorious volleyball team to play Tuesday night
Here's a report from Biloxi Athletic Director Tom Gladney on the Biloxi High school girls volleyball team:
The Biloxi Lady Indians got off to a slow start Saturday afternoon as Oak Grove won the first volleyball game 25-21, but the Lady Indians rebounded to win the next three games - 25-21, 25-18, and 25-21.
The win moves the Lady Indians to 18-1 on the year, and they will now advance to the second round of the Class III volleyball playoffs, hosting Hancock at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Biloxi High School. The winner of this match will advance to the volleyball state tournament at Mississippi College on Saturday, Oct. 10.
All Indian fans need to come out Tuesday night to support the Lady Indians and cheer them on to the state tournament!
Biloxi to host cross-country meet this week
Biloxi High School will host more than 20 teams at the Indian Invitational Thursday, starting at the football stadium.
The annual cross-country Meet will begin with the varsity girls at 4:30 p.m. followed by the varsity boys at 5 p.m.
The junior high girls will race at 5:30, followed by the junior high boys at 6. The junior varsity will cap things off with a 6:30 race.
A trophy presentation will follow the junior varsity race.
Admission is free to the public and concessions will be available. The Biloxi Cross Country Booster Club will have specially designed T-shirts available for $10.
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