School Resumes, Nov 26
Biloxi High School Principal to Receive Award VIDEOCLIP (11/12)
Detailed School Board Meeting Agenda Now Available Online  (10/27)
Important Notice to Parents  (10/25)   From the Mississippi State Department of Health
Directions to Meridian for Friday Night's Football Game (11/14)     MAPQUEST     GOOGLE    
New Fitness Program for 3 Elementary Schools  (10/27)
Last Day Before Thanksgiving, Nov 16      SCHOOL RESUMES NOVEMBER 26
School Board Meeting, Nov 13
Campus Police Officers  (09/05)
October is Cyber Safety Month
Snack-Beverage Regulations  (08/23)
School Accreditation Ratings  (09/07)
Biloxi First Annual Meeting, Oct 30
DuKate Bldg (Annex), 5:00 pm
Mid-Term Progress Reports, Nov 7
Functional Literacy Exam, Nov 6
Set Your Clocks Back 1 Hour, Sun.,  Nov 4
Daylight Savings Time ends Sun., Nov 4, 2:00 a.m.
Biloxi First Annual Meeting, Oct 30      DuKate Bldg (Annex), 5:00 pm
BHS VIP Passes available  (08/31)
History of Biloxi Public Schools (09/04)
English II Writing Re-Test (SATP), Oct 18
School Board Meeting, Oct 16
Biloxi High School To Receive
National Blue Ribbon School Recognition!
Read more...  and more...  and more...
Reports Cards, Oct 11
Biloxi First Annual Roast, Oct. 11
What is Biloxi First?
IP Casino-Resort-Spa
Doors open at 6:00, "The Roast" begins at 6:30
This year's Roastee is Bill Holmes!
Called School Board Meeting, Oct 9
Columbus Day Holiday, Oct 8     NO SCHOOL
Term I Exams, Oct 4-5
BHS Blue Ribbon Celebration, Oct 2
     IP Casino-Resort-Spa
     Carnaval de Brasil Tapas
     Doors open at 5:30, Short Program at 6:00
BHS grabs Lynn Meadows Discovery Center's Improv Award   (09/24)
Have you visited school homepages?
BHS      BJHS      Michel      Beauvoir
Gorenflo          Jeff Davis          Lopez
Nichols     North Bay     Popp's Ferry
Subject Area Test Re-Testing, Sept 24-28.... Online Testing for: Biology I, U.S. History,
Algebra I, English II, English II Writing
Don't forget to check this site periodically, when severe weather advisories are issued, for info about possible school closings.
 Tonight's football game (09/21) is cancelled.
WLOX TV 13 Weather  (09/20)
Weather Underground
Weather Channel
NOAA Weather
Hurricane Evacuation Zones
Hurricane Preparations
School Security Officers
School Board Meeting Agenda
Mississippi Department of Health
Katrina Photo & Video Gallery  (08/21)  Thanks to the City of Biloxi website
Biloxi First  Membership Drive!  (03/07)  What is Biloxi First?    Click to join...
Mississippi Board of Education Legislative Priorities for 2007-08  (07/25)
School Board Meeting, Sept 18
Football vs. Laurel, Home, Sept 14
College Connection Workshop, Sept 10-11
Donal Snyder Community Center
Light supper (FREE!) at 5:30; Seminar 6:00-7:30
Door prizes also!
Sponsored by Education Services Foundation a non-profit source for free college planning; timelines, scholarship info and financial aid info!
College Financial Aid Seminar, Sept 6, 6:00 pm, Biloxi High School Cafeteria, Financial Aid: Procedures & Resourcess
State Assessment Scores  (08/21)
Exceptional Education  (08/21)
Accelerated Reader Information (08/14)
The telephone number for Pupil Accounting, Biloxi High School,s not working properly.  To contact Pupil Accounting... 435-6303
Mid Term Progress Reports, Sept 5
Labor Day Holiday, No School, Sept 3
Football vs. Hattiesburg, Aug 31
Lopez Open House, Aug 28 6:00 pm
Football Jamboree, Home, Aug 24
School Board Meeting Aug 21
Do we accept tuition students?  (06/07)
School Calendar 2007-08  (06/07)
Directory of Schools  (06/07)   CLICK ON SCHOOL NAME FOR WEBSITE
BHS Air Conditioning Outage (08/14)     WLOX Reports        Sun Herald Article
BHS Football Schedule
     8-9 Gr. Football Schedule
     JV, 7 Gr. Football Schedule
     Cross Country Schedule
     Volleyball Schedule
     Slow Pitch Softball Schedule
     Swimming Schedule
BHS Open House, Aug 20, 6:00 pm
Last Day for Senior Portraits, Aug 11
School Supply Lists, K-6  (07/24)  School supplies for grades 7-12 will vary from class to class; students will receive their supply list the first week of school.
Secondary Handbook (7-12), 07-08
Elementary Handbook (K-6), 07-08
Seniors who qualify for "late start" or "early release" are to report at the beginning of the school day, August 6,  for further instructions.   (07/10)
Called  Board Meeting, Aug 7     Adoption of the Budget, School Year 2007-08
First Day for Late Registrants, Aug 7     -School Hours-
First Day for Students, Aug 6  All students, except late registrants, report at the beginning of the school day. 
-School Hours-

School Year 2006-07

College Savings MIssissippi  (06/17)  Print this flyer to learn more....
High School Parking Permits, $5.00    CLICK TO READ MORE...  (06/19)
Graduates of 2007    Those who purchased senior ads may pick up their pictures from July 24 - August 3at the front office at Biloxi High School between the hours of 7 A.M. and 3 P.M. Ads not picked up by August 3 will be mailed and will not be available for pickup.  (07/24)
Registration for new students continues at all schools, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.  Late Registration:  No students will be registered August 1-3; registration packets may be picked up at the school on August 1-3, and returned for processing on August 3.  The first day of school for late registrants (those not registered by July 31) is Tuesday, will be August 7.  (07/25)
Senior Portrait/Ad Info  (05/14)    SCHEDULE PICS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
Registration Information  (06/07)
Registration for New Students July 23-24
School Board Meeting, July 17
Public Budget Hearing, July 17, 4:30 pm, DuKate Building, Father Ryan Ave
Returning BHS Students May Purchase Parking Permits; $5, at the Office  (06/19)
Called Board Meeting, June 26   DuKate Building, 5:00 p.m.
Note that beginning in July, 2007, School Board meetings will be held the third Tuesday of each month.  (05/26)
2007-08 Calendar Revised  (05/14)  Conflict with state writing assessment  in March '08  results in date change for
Spring Holidays from March to April '08
School Board Meeting, June 12
Summer School Information   (05/10)   Student Application, Grades 9-12    Summer School for Grades 7-8  is by invitation only for those students who need to master content for promotion to grade 8 or 9.
2007 Summer Read Program  (05/22)   Summer Reading Programs at local libraries
Schedule Change Deadline (7-12), May 23...... Students entering grades 7-12 must have their parent/guardian complete and sign a Schedule Change Request Form no later than May 23 if they wish to change the courses/classes they requested for school year 2007-08.   (04/23)
Last Day for Students, Wed, May 23   Early Dimissal (60% Day), note Green Column
Who to contact with a concern... PDF     How to contact them....  (08/26)
State of the City, Katrina +2   (05/06)   CITY OF BILOXI PUBLICATION
Program of Studies, 2007-08   Lists all courses  in grades 9-12... brief description of each & graduation requirements.
Graduation, 2:00 pm, Coliseum, May 20
Please note that "saving seats" for relatives and friends is not permitted; school officials appreciate your courtesy and assistance on this matter.
Children's Health Insurance Plan CHIP is designed to provide health care insurance for children in families without health insurance or with inadequate health insurance.   (04/29)
State Testing for Grades 2-8  (04/20)  May 1st (Reading), 2nd (Language) & 3rd (Math)
What is the Mississippi Curriculum Test?  Student attendance is critical for state accreditation and federal No Child Left Behind  (NCLB) purposes.  Literally, one child's absence can affect the district's state accreditation status and could affect the "adequate yearly progress" results provision for NCLB.
School Board Meeting, May 8
It is and has been the policy of Biloxi Public  Schools not to permit "charges" for school meals.  Beginning Monday, April 30, 2007, no student will be allowed to take a tray if he/she does not have money to pay for the meal or has no money in his/her lunch account.  (USDA guidelines require a pay-as-you-go program.)  Please make every effort to send money with your child, pre-pay, or fill out an application if you feel that you qualify for the free and reduced lunch program.  (04/20)
MCT State Tests, Gr. 2-8, May 1-3
BPS Spring Cheer Clinic  (04/04)
SATP Algebra I Test, Apr 27
SATP U.S. History Test, Apr 26
Mid-Term Progress Reports, Apr 25
SATP Biology I Test, Apr 25
SATP English II Test, Apr 24
School Uniform Survey goes home, Apr 24
BHS Play, Bye Bye Birdie   (04/16)     BHS Lecture Hall, Admission is $10
       Friday, April 20, 7:00 pm
       Saturday, April 21, 7:00 pm
       Sunday, April 22, 2:00 pm
School Uniform Surveys will be going home with each student the week of April23.  If the survey never makes it home (as sometimes happens!), download the survey, complete it, and send it back by your child as soon as possible!
School Uniforms? (Video)    (04/16)   School uniform surveys will be sent home the week of April 23.
There's no such thing as "Skip Days"...  Parents of students who are absent during a skip day may be contacted and skip-day-related absences will be in violation of School Board policy on attendance. Students with excessive absences may lose credit and/or not be permitted to graduate. (04/04)
Baseball Team Wins District!   SEE IT        READ ABOUT ITS
School Board Meeting, Apr 17
Functional Lit Exam (FLE) ONLINE, Apr 16
BPS Spring Cheer Clinic  (04/04)
School Resumes, Mon, Apr 16
2007 BHS Dance Team Selected 
Last Day Before Spring Holidays, Apr 5
MS-CPAS Vocational Tests, Mar 29
Superintendent to speak to NAACP Nichols Elementary, Tuesday, March 27, 6:30 pm
*Introduce new football coach, Steve Jones
*Pupil-Teacher ratio of elementary schools
* Test scores of elementary schools
*Retention rate of elementary students
*Program of Studies (Curriculum), grades 7-12
English II SATP Writing, Mar 27     MS-CPAS Vocational Tests, Mar 28     MS-CPAS Vocational Tests, Mar 29
Report Cards issued, Mar 22
Meet Biloxi High School's new football coach, Steve Jones, Friday, March 16, 6:00 pm, Biloxi High School Cafeteria 
BHS Mock Trial News  (03/07)
BPS student Jordan Goodwin wins Harrison County spelling bee - to compete in Jackson March 20.  (03/07)
Jeff Davis Science Fair Winners  (03/09)
Flyers (St. Patrick's Day Teen Party)were placed on car windshields at the high school campus without the school district's knowledge or approval this past week.  The public should be aware that the school district does not endorse such activities.  Future actions such as this may result in legal prosecution.   (03/10)
Staff Development, No School, Mar 16
Term Exams (Gr 7-12), Mar 14-15
School Board Meeting, Mar 13
Begin Daylight Savings Time, Sun, Mar 11    Remember to move your clocks forward 1 hour!
Students in Grades 2-8 take the Mississippi Curriculum Test    TEST CALENDAR       INFO & SAMPLE ITEMS
BHS BASEBALL     FP SOFTBALL    TENNIS     BJHS BASEBALL     BHS TRACK    BJHS TRACK
Students must pass 4 subject area tests to graduate from high school:
English II, Part 1, Writing (March 27)
English II, Part 2, Multiple Choice (April 24)
Biology I (April 25)
U.S. History (April 26)
Algebra I (April 27)
Subject Area Practice Tests
MS Writing Assessment, Gr. 4 & 7, Mar 7
MS Science Test, Gr. 5 & 8, Mar 7
Subject Area Tests, Online, Mar 5-8
Program of Studies, 9-12  (01/31)  • Supplement to Program of Studies
Questions Parents Ask About Schools
Biloxi Schools Needs Bus Drivers.... Contact Mr. Sam Bailey, 228.436.5140
School resumes, Thu, Feb 22
Mardi Gras Holidays, Feb 19-21
Trends in Teen Sexuality, Feb 19   MSMAA Seminar, Hattiesburg
Cheer/Dance Tryout Info Meeting, Feb 15, High School (10-12), 5:30   Jr. High (7-9), 6:30
District Spelling Bee Winners  (02/07)
Michael Reese named Boys Basketball Coach of the Year, 2006-07; Biloxi 9th Grade Basketball - District VIII champion, 16-2 record   (02/15)
School Board Meeting, Feb 13
Cheer/Dance Tryout Info Meeting, Feb 15
BHS Lecture Hall; students & parents must attend
High School (10-12), 5:30   Jr. High (7-9), 6:30
See next column for link to more information...
BPS... 61 National Board Certified Staff!
IBM Kicks Off Literacy Program at Gorenflo and Nichols  (02/01) Black Family Technology Awareness Week
             See it (WLOX)     Read it (Sun Herald)
Program of Studies Draft, 9-12     •Supplement to Program of Studies    (01/31)
The Program of Studies is revised annually to outline the instructional program offered in grades 9-12.
Mid-Term Progress Reports, Feb 7

Cheer & Dance Tryout Information  Parents and Students Must Attend this informational meeting on February 15  (01/20)
Called School Board Meeting, Jan 30   5:00 pm, DuKate (Annex) Building
Steve Jones New BHS Football Coach Sun Herald     WLOX     (01/16)

USM Counselor at BJHS, Jan 25, 6 pm USM Counselor will review NCAA eligibility requirements with athletes  and their parents.  Parents of students in athletic programs, who believe their child is particularly talented in sport are strongly encouraged to attend and learn more about academic requirements to be eligible for college sports.
School Calendar 2007-08 adopted by School Board  (01/10)
Teachers Pass National Board! (01/16)
Congratulations to Tracey Gillespie (Biloxi High School), Kathy Ivie (North Bay Elementary) and Shanta Rhodes (Lopez Elementary) for passing the Boards and their national certification.
Student Handbooks now available in Spanish & Vietnamese (12/18)
SPANISH, K-6     SPANISH, 7-12     VIETNAMESE, K-6     VIETNAMESE, 7-12
MCT Re-Test: Read/Lang/Math, Jan 16-18
Called Board Meeting Tuesday, 5:00 pm, Tue, Jan 16, DuKate Bldg
Biloxi High School Nominated for National Blue Ribbon Recognition  (12/17)
MLK Jr Holiday, No School, Mon, Jan 15
School Board Meeting, Jan 9
James Earl Jones visits Gorenflo
Yes, THAT James Earl Jones...
View the Clip (WLOX)  (12/19)
Read About It (Sun Herald)  (12/20)
MAEP Likely To Be Funded!  (12/22)
Mississippibelieveit.com  (12/16)
Report Cards go home, Thur, Jan 4
Students return to school, Wed, Jan 3
Teacher Training Day, Jan 2
Lopez Playground Build  (12/14)
    Chevron Grants to Schools (12/14)
    State Education Budget Woes  (12/14)
    Governor's Budget Short On Ed (12/14)
    Gloucester County Education Association (NJ) Donates Coats  (12/13)
Senate Refuses to Fund MAEP  (12/19)
Term Exams (Grades 7-12), Dec 14-15      December 15 is an Early Dismissal day... This is the last day of school before the holidays
Gorenflo and Nichols open!  (12/04)  It's a big day for students and staff at the two elementary schools who return to their respective schools after sharing campuses with Beauvoir and Jeff Davis. Read about it in the Sun Herald
Lopez Elementary playground build, Thursday, Dec 14, sponsored by KABOOM and Home Depot  (12/13)
(Contact principal Andrea Petro for details)
Biloxi High School Drama Group  Wins at South Mississippi Festival (12/05)
Distinguished Play Award - 1st Place
Best Ensemble Award
Best Direction Award
Best Supporting Actress - Jessica Scott
All Star Cast - Lindsey Bristol and Chris Dunnells
Subject Area Re-Tests, Dec 5-8     English II, Biology I, U. S. History, Algebra I
BHS Football Banquet, Dec 7....The BHS Football banquet will be held at the Biloxi High School Cafeteria at 6:30 pm on the evening of Dec 7. Each football player and cheerleader may bring one guest, free of charge. Admission for all other guests is $10.00. Further information may be obtained through the Athletic Department, 435-6310
Gorenflo and Nichols Elementary Schools will re-open Monday, Dec. 4. (11/15)
School day will return to Pre-Katrina hours:
Gorenflo: 7:25 am - 2:25 pm
Nichols: 7:25 am - 2:25 pm
Bus routes and times will return to normal.
Food Services has their webpage up and going.  Click on "Lunch" under Select a Topic (left panel, this page).  (11/11)
Blood Drive at BHS, Tue, Nov 28, 7:30-1:30, T-shirts, door prizes and other goodies
Students return to school, Mon, Nov 27
District adopts Strategic Plan  (11/15)
Last Day Before Thanksgiving, Nov 17
School Board Meeting, Nov 14
Cell Phone Policy Reminder  (10/14)
To avoid interruptions to the instructional program, it is the policy of this school district that no cell phones, pagers, walkmans, games, i-pods, or other electronic devices shall be brought into the school building, with the exception of district cell phones/pagers permitted to be used by district personnel in accordance with policy.
Such items brought into the school building in violation of this policy will be secured by the administration until released to the student's parent/guardian at the end of the school year.  Failure to comply will result in the student's placement on the discipline ladder.  There shall be no exceptions
Gorenflo Elementary Needs Help!
To volunteer, e-mail the principal with your name and contact information.  (10/20)
The Allstate Foundation is providing materials to build a playground on the Gorenflo campus; Gorenflo needs community volunteers to help!  No experience needed....  Common tools necessary for play structure assembly are: 3/8 Socket Wrench and Extension, Power Drills with 3/8" and 1/2 " bits, Extension Cords, 11/16" Sockets 6 pt. Standard and Deep Well, 11/16" Open End Wrench, Drill Bits: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2 ", and 5/32", 2' Level, 4' Level, Lump Hammer, Rubber Mallet.
Build Date: Saturday, November 11, 8:30 am......  Gorenflo Elementary School, 771 Elder St.
Mid-Term Progress Reports, Nov 8
Don't forget to vote, Nov 7!
Daylight Savings Time Ends, Oct 29     Turn your clock back one hour Saturday night before you go to bed!
Homecoming, Friday, Oct 27 • • • Biloxi vs Hancock County at home
Subject Area Re-Tests, Oct 23-26     English II, Biology I, U. S. History, Algebra I
English II Writing Re-Test, Oct 18
Gorenflo Elementary on White House Website!  See the pics...   (10/03)
Strategic Planning... We need help!
View mail-out sent to Biloxians (PDF)
View mail-out sent to Biloxians (WORD)
  The Strategic Planning Committee is soliciting comments and suggestions related to the goals and objectives of the district's proposed Strategic Plan.  Look for this document in next week's mail.  All comments and suggestions received by October 13, will be considered
at the planning committee's next meeting.
We look forward to hearing from you!  (09/28)
Report Cards Go Home, Oct 12
Public Meeting, Nichols, Oct 11   Suggestions for Strategic Planning Objectives
School Board Meeting, Oct 10
Public Meeting, Beauvoir, Oct 9      Suggestions for Strategic Planning Objectives
Please be aware that Cruisin' The Coast, an annual event, occurs next week.  The transportation department has planned schoolbus routing to absorb much of the traffic setbacks from the event.  Parent and guardians should make arrangements for the possibility of late school bus arrivals, particularly in the afternoon.  (09/27)
Term I Exams (Gr. 7-12), Oct 5-6
Interested in your child's grades before report cards go home?  Track your child's grades on a daily basis, if you wish, by using Internet Information On Demand. You'll need your child's PIN and SSN numbers.  (09/27)
Children's Health Insurance Plan   View/Download the Application Form (PDF)  CHIP is designed to provide health care insurance for children in families without health insurance or with inadequate health insurance.It does not replace Medicaid; in fact, children on Medicaid are precluded from CHIP participation.  (09/17)
Subscribe to Windtalker  Stay informed.... we'll e-mail you every 2 weeks!
Household income decreased since school started?  If so, your child may be eligible for lunch at a reduced price.  Contact Terrell Read, Biloxi Schools, for more information related to school meal costs.  (09/17)
Are you using internet IOD?  (09/07)  The best way to monitor your child's progress... You'll need your child's SSN and PIN number... Don't have 'em?  See the principal personally.
38th Annual Gallup Poll  (09/03) of the Public's Attitudes Towards Public Schools
Top/Bottom Schools in State (09/01)   Clarion Ledger Newspaper
Visit school websites   (08/26)   Click on the name of the school
National PTA     Subscribe to PTA's Newsletter
School Board Meeting, Sept 12
Mid-Term Progress Reports, Sept 6
Labor Day Holiday, Sept 4... NO SCHOOL!
State of the City Annual Report        Biloxi Schools on Page 6  (08/18)
The K-6 Student Handbook online!       The 7-12 Student Handbook online!
 All parents/guardians should have received a copy of the handbook earlier this year. (08/15)
Minute of Silence, Aug 29, 10:00 a.m.      One minute of remembrance and respect will be observed at all schools on this first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Our test scores are in....  (08/17)
Results from May, 2006, State Assessments
....best and worst scores in the state....

Nichols, Grade 2, Math, 3rd best in the state
Nichols, Grade 2, Reading, 6th best in the state
Nichols, Grade 3, Math, 6th best in the state
Nichols, Grade 4, Math, 3rd best in the state
Lopez, Grade 4, Math, 4th best in the state
Nichols, Grade 4, Reading, 4th best in the state
Lopez, Grade 4, Reading, 6th best in the state
Nichols, Grade 6, Reading, 8th best in the state
BJHS, Biology I, 2nd best in the state
BHS, English II, Mult Choice, 10th best in the state
Subject Area Re-Tests, Aug 21-24      English II, Biology I, US History, Algebra I
The K-6 Student Handbook online!      The 7-12 Student Handbook online!   (08/15)
 All parents/guardians should have received a copy of the handbook last week.
Reception to honor students whose writing or artwork appears in The Storm, Aug 21.... 7:00 pm, BJHS Auditorium             Book signing at Barnes & Nobles, August 22
• School Contact Information  (08/03)   • Lunch Menus  (08/03)   • K-6 School Supply Lists   (07/17)
The Storm now now available at Amazon.com; available at Barnes & Noble in another week.
"Shingles were falling like pancakes.  Everything got peeled like an orange inside and outside." - Beatriz Cruz, 3rd grade.Football Tickets Now Available....  Previous season ticket holders may purchase reserved seating tickets from July 5-24.  All remaining seats will be open to the public on August 1.  Season tickets are $30 (4 home games and 1 jamboree); season tickets with a Big Red Pass are $50 each.  Questions? Contact the Athletic Office, (228) 435-6310.  (07/03)
• 2006 Football Schedule
School Board Meeting, Aug 8
Late Registration, August 1-3    Late registration is permitted August 1-3.  Parents/Guardians may pick up registration packets August 1-3 and return the completed forms on August 4th for processing.  First day for Late Registrants is Aug.  7th.
Registration Deadline, Mon, July 31     Students not registered by 3:00 pm, July 31, may not begin school until Monday August 7th
Parking Permit/Decal, BHS  (07/12)  Students in grades 10-12 who wish to purchase parking permits/decals at registration must present a current license tag receipt and proof of current insurance coverage.  Parking permits/decals are $5.00.  Students who operate a motorized vehicle on campus are subject to the district's drug testing policy.  Parking permits/decals will be sold at BHS beginning Monday, July 24, from 8:00-3:00. 
Summer Reading Program     Biloxi Public Libraries
Free Sports Physicals, July 28   2:00-4:00 pm, BHS athletic department; for Biloxi athletes needing participation physicals.  Questions? Athletic Office, (228) 435-6310.
Registration, NEW students, July 24-25 Questions?  Call (228) 374-1810, X-134  Students who attended Biloxi Schools when last school year ended should have already completed pre-registration (last spring).
Our website will be down, July 21    to relocate and update/maintain our servers
Schedule Change Deadline, July 21     FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 7-12
Board Meeting, July 11
Public Budget Hearing, July 11     4:00 pm at the DuKate Building (Annex)
Changes to Student Handbooks Selected items; list is not comprehensive (06/18)

Mississippi Curriculum
We're teaching... your child should be learning...
What state tests will my child take?
View district publications!
This year's football schedule
We accept Tuition Students!

School Year 2005-06

View Proposed Student Handbook Revisions for School Year 2006-07; Elementary, K-6    • Secondary, 7-12; COMMENTS ARE WELCOME
Board Meeting, June 13
Summer Feeding Locations:  (1) Beauvoir Elementary and (2) North Bay Elementary..... Lunch is FREE for anyone under 18 years of age; adults $2.50.  Serving time is 11:00  to 1:00, Mon-Fri.  The feeding begins Tuesday, May 30.   (05/26)
Registration, all NEW students, July 24-25  "New students" are those not enrolled in Biloxi Schools when this past school year ended.  Questions?  Call (228) 374-1810, X-134
Board Work Session, May 30
Report Cards arrive home, wk of May 29
Will 9th grade be re-located to the Biloxi High School campus next year? No, the rumors are not true.  (05/24)
Last Day of School, May 23, 60% Day  See Early Dismissal Times  Please note that term exams for students in grades 7-12, by district policy are not given before the dates scheduled, May 22 and 23.   
Term Exams, May 22-23 (Gr. 7-12)
The Morning After.... BHS is on page 3
Legislators fail in funding education  (5/14)
Why more classrooms at North Bay Elementary School?  (05/10)
Graduation, Sunday, May 21  2:00 pm
First Lady Visits Gorenflo!  CLICK ON CBS NEWS VIDEO   (05/04)
MCT Assessments, May 8-10...  Grades 2-8: Math, Language and Reading
President Bush is in town to address MGCCC graduates in the Coliseum at 2:00.  Security measures related to traffic are expected to disrupt afternoon school bus schedules.  Please be patient as we deal with these traffic issues and deliver our students home safely by bus.  Delays, beyond our control, are to be expected. (05/11)
Summer Reading Program 
Sponsored by Biloxi Public Library
Will Summer School Be Offered? • No summer school for grades K-6 • Summer School available for Gr. 7-8
• On-line Credit Recovery for Gr. 9-12
School Board Meeting, May 9
Subject Area Tests, May 2-5   English II, Algebra I, Biology I, U.S. History
Education, Managing On A Promise      Clarion-Ledger, April 16, 2005 Editorial
State testing in early May....  (04/15)
• What's the MCT (grades 2-8)?
• What are Subject Area Tests (gr 9-12)?
• Helpful Sites for Parents  (04/15)
SATP On-Line Testing, Apr 25-28;  Limited to graduating seniors who must pass the SATP to graduate in May, 2006
Pre-Registration Forms go home, Apr 26
School Resumes Tuesday, April 18
MySpace may be a shocker to parents of teens...  Find out why...  (04/02)
• Related sidebar from TIME magazine
• The Multi-Tasking Generation
Reviving the Renaissance  (04/03)  Biloxians have an opportunity to be involved and have a say in how Biloxi moves forward...
SchoolMatters.com  (03/26)   What is a school district report? (PDF)
Mississippi Schools        Biloxi Schools    Compare Biloxi to other districts...
Accreditation Ratings          NCLB Report Cards, 2005 
Michel Student State Spelling Champ!
Summer School, Gr 7-12 Starts, June 5
Grades 7-8: English, Math, Science, Soc Studies
Grades 9-12: Based on student demand: (1) 15 students minimum per class and (2) 5 classes minimum for Summer School to be operative.
K-6 Summer Program Will Not Be Offered
Spring Holidays, Apr 8 - 17; School resumes Tuesday, April 18   (01/22)
Cool Sites..... Eyemaze, Wired Room, Visions of Science, Growth of a Nation, Space Invaders, Ondulation, Land+Living, Roman Villa, Vatican Museums, Dinosaurs!  (03/19)
Don't forget to move your clocks forward 1 hour before going to bed Sat. night..... Daylights Savings Time!
Pre-School Day Care for 3 and 4 year olds available during the school year.  FOR MORE INFO CONTACT DR. GLENN DEDEAUX  (03/20)
Is there Summer School this summer?
• K-6 will  not be offered this summer because of Hurricane Katrina's effect on funding sources. 
• 7-8, will be offered for those students who need additional time to master content necessary for promotion; June 5 - June 23, 8:00 - 11:15, Math, English, Science & Social Studies. 
• 9-12, will be offered this summer.  Classes must have 15 students to "make"; cost is $150/semester; June 5 - July 14. NOTES:  (1) At least five (5) classes must "make" for this program to be operative, and (2) fifteen (15) students is the minimum requirement for a class to "make".  (03/19)
Report Cards, Term 3, Mar 23
Eng II Writing, State Assessment, Mar 21
Biloxi  Dominates State's National History Day Competition  (03/12)
Biloxi High School's production of Grease will be performed March 17-18, 7:00 pm, and March 19, 2:00 pm at the high school lecture hall; tickets are $10.   (03/08)
Don't forget to use IOD and I-IOD!    Check grades, attendance, etc.
Subscribe to Windtalker  Issues are sent to you by e-mail approximately every two weeks.  Click here to subscribe
Cool Sites..... Brain Pop, Funology, Popular Science, Real Analysis, Figure This, Chem4Kids, Chemistry.org, ThinkQuest Chemistry, ScienceU,  Quiz Hub, Hurricane Katrina Aerial Shots, Panoramic View of Biloxi  (03/11)
Baseball Field Grand Opening, Mar 17  Ceremony at 5:00 pm; Mayor Holloway speaks
Term 3 Exams, (Gr. 7-12)  Mar 16-17
School Board Meeting, Mar 14  5:00 pm
Monday, March 13, is a school day!   It's our last hurricane make-up day for students.
Cool Sites..... Steve Spangler Science, Sea Monsters, Micropolitan Museum, State QuickFacts, Year in Pictures 2005, Space Weather, Suggested Google Alphabet, Parthenon Graphic Timelines, Virtual Gettysburg, Atmospheric Optics, Sky Works, GeoCoder, Paper Airplanes, Making of the Modern World, Food Timeline, 50 States, On This Day  (02/21)
SATP Re-Test, Mar 6-9  Algebra I, Biology I, English II, U.S. History
New Student Cell Phone Policy      Board approved at February Meeting  (02/23)
2006-2007 District Calendar
BHS Students Selected for All-State Show Choir (02/25)  Lindsey Bristol, Michelle Pineda, Chris Cash, and Robert Duston were selected to the All-State Show Choir based on their performance at the recent state competition.  Their teacher is Mr. Roger Bunch.
School District Losing Teachers
Baseball Season Underway  (02/18)  New Field          Pics of Field     Schedule
Grand Opening scheduled for Fri.,  Mar 11 More Schedules:  Softball   Tennis   Golf
Biloxi Boys Claim Division 8-5A Basketball Championship   (02/18)  Indians stun Admirals in overtime victory to snap win streak at 29... advance in playoffs Biloxi High -v- Wingfield High, Tue, Feb 21, 7:00, BHS Gym
Public Meeting to Discuss Drug Testing Process in Grades 7-12, Feb 20, 6:30 pm, Biloxi High School, Lecture Hall  (01/22)
Congratulations to Manasa Reddy and Alicia Weston, Biloxi High School..... National Merit Finalists!
Biloxi Schools Recognized   (02/06)  Biloxi is one of 14 school districts in Mississippi identified as an "outperforming" school district because of significantly higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students who tested proficient or above on state reading and math tests for two consecutive years.
Explanation of Outperforming District pdf file
Subscribe to Windtalker   (02/03)  The school district's e-newsletter will be sent on alternate Fridays to all who subscribe.  It's free and only takes a moment to sign up...
Cheerleader tryouts, Feb 18     Dance team tryouts, Feb 18     Physicals completed & good grades required.
Need more information?   (12/18)
Mid-Term Progress Reports, Feb 15
School Board Meeting, Feb 14  5:00 pm
Two Biloxi Schools' students (one from Michel and one from Nichols) will appear on WLOX TV Sunday night, 6:00 pm, to relate their experiences during and after Hurricane Katrina.    (02/09)
Katrina Flood Recovery Maps  (02/03)   These Katrina Recovery Maps are intended to help state and local officials, as well as homeowners, to identify existing and increased flood hazards caused by Hurricane Katrina and other storms that have struck this region in the last 25 years, and to use this information during recovery and redevelopment to avoid future flood damages.
PTA Parent   (02/03)  Your connection to the best parent resources
Mardi Gras To Roll In Biloxi   City of Biloxi Marketing Analysis   State Superintendent's Annual Report 2004-2005
Congratulations BHS Drama Winners! Chris Dunnels- All Star Cast Member; Lindsey Bristol- Runner UP in Female Monologue; Christine Lopez (Best Director) and Erin Hurry (Best Actress) in the 10 Minute Festival category.
Congratulations Reading Fair Winners! Bradley Dahl- Jeff Davis; Devin Simmering- Jeff Davis; Isaiah Joyce- Jeff Davis; Taylor Kelly- Popp's Ferry; Devan Lormand- Jeff Davis; Hoang Pham- Nichols; Jasmine Nguyen- Nichols; Lenka Pospisilova- Popp's Ferry; Jasmine Dennison- Jeff Davis; Lauren Noll- Popp's Ferry; Wendy Smith- Nichols; Shannon Langlinais- Michel; Elizabeth Vest- Jeff Davis; Briana Dubaz- BJHS; Mrs. Payne's Class - Nichols; Ms. Lizana's Class- Jeff Davis; Nicole Kesterson, Indiana Galeas, Kirstin Williams, Lindsey Williams- Jeff Davis; Josh Tran, Abby Taylor, Brianna Chevalier, Aaron Jackson- Popp's Ferry; Julia Lu, Kevin Tran- BJHS; Darby Sherwood- Popp's Ferry; Zackary Eaton- Jeff Davis; Chase Riggs- Jeff Davis; and Jos McBride- Popp's Ferry  (01/28)
Tuition Rate Remains Same for 2006-07
The Board of Trustees approved extending the current tuition annual rate ($1,000/yr for students in the city limits but outside the district and $1,200 for students outside the school district) through school year 2006-07 due to Hurricane Katrina's impact on the local economy.  Tuition  increases to $2,000/$2,400 for 2007-08.   (01/22)
Congratulations to New Nationally Board Certified Teachers in Biloxi Schools: (01/19)
Mr. Todd Boucher, Biloxi High School            Ms. Kristy Ellis, Jeff Davis Elementary
Mrs. Robyn Manuel, Beauvoir Elementary     Dr. Keyland Tennyson, Jeff Davis Elementary
Cool Sites... HubbleSite, Flash Games, Black Sea Photos, Africa Megaflyover, e Cube, SuDoku, Fantastic Storybook, 3D Animations, Wheel To Spin, Escherization  (01/07)
Students will bring home "z-cards" with their Report Cards on Thursday, January 19.  The cards, small enough to fit in your pocket, provide parents with school contacts, an overview of the new drug testing policy (gr. 7-12), and general information about Biloxi Schools.  (01/13)
Term 2 Report Cards Issued,  Jan 19    ALSO: NCLB Report Card, Z Card, Newsletter
Begin Semester 2, Tuesday, Jan 17
MLK Jr. Holiday, Monday, Jan 16        NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS OR STAFF
• Katrina/Biloxi Pics     • Coast Aerial Pics          • BHS Shelter Pics    • New Baseball Field
Biloxi High School and Popp's Ferry Elementary will return to normal school hours  Tuesday, January 17.
Biloxi High School = 7:15-2:20       Popp's Ferry Elementary = 7:25-2:25  (01/08)
Term Exams (GR 7-12), Jan 12-13
School Board Meeting, Jan 10  5:00 pm
Cool Sites...  Mouse Art, D.S.T.,  Submarine, Journey of Mankind, Science Lab, More Dinosaurs, Sea Monsters  (12/27)
A completed Federal Card must be returned by each student.  Significant federal funding to Biloxi Public Schools is based on the information provided by the parents or guardians of each student!   Thank you for your help.
Follow Your Child's Progress     INTERNET IOD     TELEPHONE IOD
You'll need your child's PIN and SSN.  Don't know the PIN?  See the principal.
Federal Cards go home with students on Wednesday, Jan.4, and are to be completed accurately by parents/guardians and returned no later than Monday, Jan. 9.  Some federal funding is determined by the accuracy of these cards.  Every student must return a completed card!
Federal Cards Go Home, Jan 4
Cool Sites...  Christmas Lights Video, North Pole.com, NORAD Tracks Santa, Snowflakes, Christmas Legends,  Current Codes, Mississippi, Believe It!, Artcyclopedia, Best of Photojournalism 2004  (12/10)
Been To Your School's Website?   CLICK ON THE SCHOOL NAME   (12/10)
Misplace Your Student Handbook?  K-6 Handbook     7-12 Handbook     (12/10)
Called Board Meeting, Dec 20, 3:00 pm
Donation Pics     Ohio Friends      Tennessee Friends      Cranford HS      Operation Friends, NJ
Athletic Schedules     Mississippi High School Athletics Association    (12/10)
Last Day before Holidays, Fri. Dec 16  Early  Dismissal Times (60% Day)
School Board Meeting, Dec 13  5:00 pm
District Publications Online  (11/13)
New Coastal FEMA Elevation Maps
Basketball Schedule  (11/19)
Mississippi Renewal  (11/30)    What is Mississippi Renewal?    Biloxi    Ocean Springs    Gulfport
Baseball Field Pics  (11/22)     AUGUST     OCTOBER     NOVEMBER
Cool Sites... David Elsewhere Dances, Animusic Clips, Guide to Electronic Music, Springtails, Official Boredom, Sphere, Maze Maker, Scalextric, Virtual Cave, Earth From Above, Visual Elements Periodic Table
Mid-Term Progress Reports, Dec 7
SATP Re-Test, Dec 6-9:  Algebra I, Biology I, English II, U.S. History
Resources from MDE  (11/13)   K-12 Curriculum  (11/13)   Census Ranking Tables  (11/13)
Katrina Damage  (11/13)
Cool Sites... Coupon Codes, Particle Simulation, Timelines, Historic Figures, The More You Know, Cyber School Bus, Life, Homework Hub, Homework Helper,  Homework Center, Fact Monster  (11/13)
High Performing Schools  (11/02)     School District Websites  (11/13)
Donate items to Biloxi Schools  (Sept 05)
Policies & Procedures, most frequently referenced, are now available.  Choose "Publications" (left panel, Select a Topic), click "Go" (10/27)
Congratulations Manasa Reddy and Alisha Weston... Biloxi High School National Merit Semifinalists! These high school seniors will continue to compete for some 8,200 Merit Scholarship awards, worth $33 million, that will be offered next spring. (11/02)
Cool Sites... Newseum, 2005 Hurricane Season, DuckFlip, Pumpkin Carving, Pumpkin Carving, Geo Genius USA, (10/24)
School Board Meeting, Nov 8  5:00 pm
Report Cards, Nov 3
Term Exams (GR 7-12), Oct 27-28
SATP Re-Test, Oct 24-28   Algebra I, Biology I, English II, U.S. History
Graduating Seniors who transferred from Biloxi High School must transfer back to Biloxi High School no later than Friday, Jan 13, if they wish to graduate from Biloxi High School and retain their class rank and honors. (10/12)
Questions? Call your counselor at BHS...
Accreditation Ratings  (09/24)   NEW DISTRICT & SCHOOL RANKINGS  Our number of schools rated SUPERIOR is up!
Cool Sites: Journey of Mankind, Wear and How, Viewing Japan, The Empire That Was Russia, School Matters, School Tree
Mid-Term Progress Reports will be sent home the week of Oct 10
The district's Revised Calendar has been submitted to the State Board of Education (SBE) for approval.  All districts affected by Hurricane Katrina must submit their revised calendars to SBE for approval.  Dates in this panel are from the new, revised calendar.   (10/12/05)
More Katrina Galleries.....
   AERIALS            MS COAST#1     MS COAST#2
   MS COAST#3     MS COAST#4     MS COAST#5
   MS COAST#6     MS COAST#7     MS COAST#8
   MS COAST#9     MS COAST#10    MS COAST#11
   MS COAST#12    MS COAST#13    MS COAST#14
State Board of Education: Districts to Submit Plan for  Make-Up Days (10/8)
Some School Times Revised (10/6)
Board Meeting, Oct 11     5:00 pm, Administration Building, 2d floor
New School Hours Begin, Oct 10     ONLY BHS AND POPP'S FERRY ARE AFFECTED
Katrina Pics from Duke (10/01)
School Board approves three hurricane make-up days: Friday, October 7; Monday, January 2; Monday, March 13.  The school calendar is subject to further revision once the State Board of Education approves the plan submitted by the local school board.
Friday, October 7, is a school day     THIS IS FIRST OF SEVERAL MAKE-UP DAYS.  MONDAY, JANUARY 2, AND MONDAY, MARCH 13 ARE MAKE-UP DAYS ALSO.
Questions about school?  Ask 'em!      FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Bus Schedules & Stops  (09/23)
Parent Hotline (228) 374-1078....   Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (line de-activated Oct. 5th)
Please be patient when we periodically revise schedules, procedures, etc., to accommodate more students as they return to our school district.  Thank you!
Called Board Meeting, Sept. 29, 9:00 am, Board Room, Administration Building

 Biloxi Public Schools will re-open for students on Monday, September 26.

v      New school times are noted below.   As circumstances permit (student enrollment increases, construction of temporary housing, traffic flow within the school district, re-opening of Highway 90, repair of the Popp’s Ferry bridge, availability of properly licensed bus drivers, etc.), the school day for some schools (Biloxi High School, Popp’s Ferry Elementary School, Biloxi Junior High School, and Michel 7^th Grade School) may be increased.Parents should take special note that students and staff attending Nichols Elementary School will be housed at Jeff Davis Elementary School, 340 St. Mary Boulevard (behind McDonald’s Restaurant on Pass Road, one block west of Keesler Air Force Base).

v      Parents should take special note that students and staff attending Gorenflo Elementary School will be housed at Beauvoir Elementary School, 2003 Lawrence Avenue, between the railroad tracks and Pass Road.  Turn off Pass Road, by the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, south on Iris Street.

v      Nichols Elementary and Gorenflo Elementary are not likely to be used for the remainder of this school year because of the extensive water damage sustained during Hurricane Katrina.  These schools will be renovated and re-opened for school year 2006-2007.  These two elementary schools may open earlier if circumstances permit.

v      Lunch and breakfast will be served daily to students.

v      Efforts are being made to secure after-school care at all elementary schools; there may be a charge.

Ø     Questions related to the re-opening of school should be directed to Dr. Tim Havard, Administrative Services, (228) 374-1810, tim.havard@biloxischools.net.

	Start/End Times		Before Hurricane Katrina
School/Site	Start	End	Start	End
Biloxi High School	7:00 am	1:20 pm	7:15 am	2:20 pm
Popp’s Ferry (K-6)	7:00 am	1:20 pm	7:25 am	2:25 pm
Biloxi Junior High School	7:55 am	2:25 pm	7:50 am	2:55 pm
Michel 7th Grade	7:55 am	2:25 pm	7:50 am	2:55 pm
Ctr for New Opportunities	8:00 am	2:15 pm	8:00 am	2:15 pm
Beauvoir (K-6)	8:40 am	3:40 pm	8:40 am	3:40 pm
Gorenflo (K-6) at Beauvoir	8:40 am	3:40 pm	7:25 am	2:25 pm
Jeff Davis(K-6)	8:40 am	3:40 pm	8:40 am	3:40 pm
Lopez (K-6)	8:40 am	3:40 pm	8:40 am	3:40 pm
Nichols (K-6) at Jeff Davis	8:40 am	3:40 pm	7:25 am	2:25 pm
North Bay (K-6)	8:40 am	3:40 pm	8:50 am	3:50 pm

Notes

v      Re-Registration forms will be sent home with students on the first day of school for parents to complete.

v      The Mississippi Department of Education has not yet determined how many school days must be made up.

v      Seniors scheduled to graduate will graduate on time if they maintain passing marks in their coursework.

v      Bottled water will be used until tap water is certified as safe; hand sanitizing gel/liquid will be used.

v      We do not anticipate any problems with students transferring back to Biloxi schools if they enrolled at other schools (in-state or out-of-state) because of Hurricane Katrina.  Welcome back!

v      Twenty (20) temporary classrooms are on order; ten (10) each for placement at Beauvoir and Jeff Davis; auditoriums at these two schools may be converted into classrooms if additional space is needed.

v      Construction of temporary housing for families will affect enrollment patterns, class size, and bus schedules.

v      Parent Hotline Telephone Number: (228) 374-1078, September 23-October 3, 10:00 am-6:00 pm

v      In these extraordinary times, we will all face many unforeseeable circumstances that require flexibility and patience by parents, students, and staff.  Biloxi Public Schools looks forward to serving its citizens.

Biloxi Photos        Sat. Images of Biloxi        WLOX:Katrina videos & Slideshows
For their assistance, we sincerely thank:
          DMAT CA1
          SeaBees, NCTC Gulfport, MS
          Tim Hendricks and the City of Biloxi
          WLOX, TV 13
          Gary Whittemore, Chartwell Foods
          Lisa, Rite Way Custodial Services
Nichols and Gorenflo will not be used for the rest of this school year due to extensive water damage.  Plans are in progress to house those teachers and students at other school locations.
Since the Popp's Ferry Bridge may be closed for some time, some school hours may be changed to accommodate revised bus routes.
School athletic directors have been meeting to revise sports schedules due to Katrina.  An abbreviated schedule is likely, provided there are enough student athletes to field teams.
Schools are being cleaned and school properties are being cleared of debris.   Thank you Seebees!
Satellite Images of Biloxi
Preliminary Damage Report:
        Nichols- eight feet of water
        Gorenflo- six feet of water
        Lopez- auditorium roof
        Jeff Davis- good shape
        Beauvoir- good shape
        Popp's Ferry- good shape
        North Bay- good shape
        Michel- roof damage & back wall
        BJHS- some roof damage
        BHS- minor roof damage
        Ctr New Opport- bit of roof damage
        All schools now have electricity...
        Water must still be boiled...
        Busses are ready to go!
Cool Sites..... Microgravity, Juggling, Bring It On, Bikini Bomb, Flash Games, Blimp, Insectoid, Time Capsules, Re-Move, Satellite View, Biloxi General Market Analysis  (08/13)
Football: Petal, Away, Sept 2
Labor Day Holiday NO SCHOOL, Sept 5 
Mid-Term Progress Reports, Sept 7
Drug Testing Policy Q & A, Sept 8, 6:30 pm, Biloxi Junior High School Auditorium
Football: Laurel, Home, Sept 9
Football: Stone County, Home, Sept 16
Football: Moss Point, Home, Sept 23
To Be Rescheduled: Biloxi First Foundation Roast, Sept 27
Football: George County, Home, Sept 30
Term 1 Exams, Oct 5-6  GR. 7-12 ONLY
Staff Development NO SCHOOL, Oct 7
English II Writing Retest, Oct 19
Online SAT Re-Test, Oct 25-28
State Superintendent's Vision (Dr. Hank Bounds, new state superintendent of education)
MS Assess & Account Reporting System MAARS  (08/18)  Test scores for school districts in Mississippi
To Be Rescheduled: The new Drug Testing Policy, affecting grades 7-12 only, will be reviewed and discussed Thursday, September 8, 6:30 pm, at Biloxi Junior High School Auditorium.
MAFEPD Conference has been cancelled!
All schools in Harrison County (Biloxi, Gulfport, Long Beach, Pass Christian and Harrison County)  will be closed Monday and Tuesday due to Hurricane Katrina.  Stay tuned to local television and radio for further information.    (08/27, 1:45 pm)
City of Biloxi Storm and Flood Preparedness      National Weather Service     Storm Checklist     WLOX Hurricane Center   American Red Cross     Hurricane Track JAVA SCRIPT    National Hurricane Center       Hurricane Info HarCo   
Items to Take With You to the Shelter PDF  Hurricane Tips for Special Needs and the Elderly   Shelters Open 4:00 pm Sunday

Biloxi Police Chief Bruce Dunagan, in an effort to reduce non-emergency calls to the city’s police and fire dispatchers,
has set up a storm info line at (228) 435-6300. A brief taped message, which will be updated as needed, provides callers with answers to frequently asked questions about storm preparations in Biloxi. Dunagan has asked that calls to the city’s police and fire dispatchers be limited to emergency situations.  (08/27, 4:40 pm)
Coast Test Scores Improving   Schools Make The Grade   What the numbers mean....   Questions Parents Ask About Schools   Great Schools Site... Biloxi   State Teacher Shortage
Mississippi Curriculum Tests (MCT): the best and worst in MS  (08/18)
Subject Area Re-Testing, Aug 22-25
Season Football Tickets On Sale
Important topics to review in  the Student Handbook with your child.  Most frequently referenced topics include: Attendance, Student Checkout, Student Conduct, Possession of Cell Phones, Student Dress Code, and Tardies.  (08/06)
Internet Information On Demand (IIOD) permits parents to check on their child's grades, attendance, and discipline history online daily.  Student and PIN numbers will be mailed home in the next few weeks.  Additional information is found in the Student Handbook. (08/06)
Information On Demand (IOD) permits parents to check on their child's report card grades, attendance, and discipline history by touch-tone phone.  Parents may check teacher "mailboxes" for assignments and announcements.  IOD telephone numbers are found in the Student Handbook. (08/06)
Important topics to review in  the Student Handbook with your child.  Most frequently referenced topics include: Attendance, Student Checkout, Student Conduct, Possession of Cell Phones, Student Dress Code, and Tardies.  (08/06)
Internet Information On Demand (IIOD) permits parents to check on their child's grades, attendance, and discipline history online daily.  Student and PIN numbers will be mailed home in the next few weeks.  Additional information is found in the Student Handbook. (08/06)
Information On Demand (IOD) permits parents to check on their child's report card grades, attendance, and discipline history by touch-tone phone.  Parents may check teacher "mailboxes" for assignments and announcements.  IOD telephone numbers are found in the Student Handbook. (08/06)

School Year 2004-05

Cool Sites..... Landmark Houses, Animusic, La Pate A Son, Children's Digital Library, Danny Way Skateboard Video, Lifetiles, Google Moon, Rumble Ball, MOLLI   (07/31)
Late Registration, August 1-4:   8:00 am -3:00 pm, at your child's school. Registration packets may be picked up at school and returned on August 5.  Late registrants begin school Monday, August 8.
Budget Hearing, Aug 2, 5:00 pm, Annex     District's budget presented for public comment     Brief Board Meeting follows
Cool Sites..... Physics, Michael Bach, Ephemera Now, Flying Gonzo, Planarity, Ten Clicks,  Bird Technology, Career Info,  Career Planner, Quintessential Careers  (07/14)
Storm and Flood Preparedness
Board Meeting Agenda
Summer hours for the district office:  Mon-Thur 7:00am-4:30pm; Fri, 7:00-11:00 am
Student Registration, July 25-26  8:00 am -3:00 pm, at your child's school
New students to the district or returning students whose pre-registration was incomplete are to register these days.
Pre-Registration Confirmation forms were mailed home with student report cards.
Pre-Registered students may disregard these
dates if pre-registration was complete in May.
Parking permits/decals for students attending BHS now available ($5.00) at BHS from 6:30 am - 3:00 pm. Note1: Proof of insurance & registration required. Note 2: No permits/decals sold without parental/guardian signature on Random Drug Testing form. (07/01)
Howard II School Burns (07/05)     Fire Destroys Historic School(07/05)
Mr. Kenny Holloway appointed to school board   (07/01)
Parking permits/decals for students attending BHS now available ($5.00) at BHS from 6:30 am - 3:00 pm.   (07/01)
Note1: Proof of insurance and registration must be presented at time of purchase. Note 2: No permits/decals will be sold without a parental or guardian signature on the district's new Random Drug Testing form. 
Cool Sites..... Wimbledon, Live Plasma, Diatoms, Detective Nose, Beatles Video, Flash Face, NASA Deep Impact, Uncontrol, Aaron Jasinski, Laser Envy   (07/03
Cool Sites..... Exploratorium, Astronomy Picture of the Day, Eric Grohe (artist), FunBrain, Urban Golf, World Kids Network, NASA Image Exchange, NY Public LIbrary, American Memory, Classics for Kids, PBS Kids, Nine Planets, Dinosauria,  Headbone Zone, Ten Cool Sites  (06/19)
New "Publications" link added for your convenience; see Select A Topic (middle column, this page)  (06/10)
Call answering at the district office is now automated; you may dial for assistance from the receptionist or dial your party's extension directly. (06/08)
Cool Sites..... Health CheckUp, Planets, History of Car Logos, Hostile Skies, Tokyo Abstraction, Yellowtail, Public School Review, KC Tools   (06/04)
Individuals applying for licensed/certified positions (teachers, administrators) may now apply online.  After August 1 (approximately) only online applications will be accepted.  (06/04)
Cool Sites: Biloxi General Market Analysis, 2005, Biloxi's History, State of the City, 2004, City Community Calendar (05/21)
Subscribe to Windtalker, the district's e-newsletter  (05/27)
Student Handbooks for school year 2005-06 will be available in August.
Board Meeting, June 4, 8:30 am
K-8 Summer School Starts June 3.  Participation is by invitation only and participants were notified/verified earlier.
Summer School Registration Grades 9-12, Thursday, June 2 at BHS; BHS students from 8-11 am; all others 12-3 pm
Cost is $150 per semester;  Sem. 1 June 7-June 24; Sem. 2, June 27-July 15  (05/27)
"Adequate" School Idea Has Not Been Tried Yet MAEP contains formulas that prescribe how much state cash is to be provided to each school district.  (05/20)
Special Session, Editorial (05/21)   State Budget Added To Session   Special Session, Editorial   School Ends in Vicksburg Without Teacher Contracts  (05/20)
Board Meeting, May 24, 4:00 pm, Annex
Last Day of School, Tuesday, May 24; Early Dismissal on May 24; Click Here for times........  All report cards to be mailed; delivery June 1-3. Please notify your school principal if you would like the report card mailed to an address other than your home address.  (04/15)
Legislature Meets for Special Session  (05/20)
Special Ed Connection  Username > msfam2420  Password > family     Resources for students with special needs.  (05/05)
Summer School info/application home with eligible students, K-8 May 11/12.; Grades 9-12 forms may be picked up from principal or counselor. Return forms by deadlines noted! (05/11)
Cool Sites..... How Fast Is A Formula I Car?, Human Population Throughout History, Hair Archives,  Optical Illusions, The Science Behind Drug Abuse, This Day That Year, Americans At War, Bugs Museum, Forests Forever, Glacier Hazards, Guide To Snowflakes, Gas Molecule Simulator, The Universe Within  (05/08)
If you've not returned your child's  Pre-Registration Forms for school year 2005-2006, please do so by this Friday,  May 13. PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION  (05/03)
Board Meeting, May 10, 5:00 pm, Annex
The State of The City 2004      Storm & Flood Preparedness
Baseball at Home, May 9, 7:00 pm  (05/08)
Cool Sites..... Bembo's Zoo, Sailing Simulator, Lava Lamp Simulator, Ball Revamped, Their Circular Life, Sand Art, Sphere, ThisDayThatYear, Americans At War, Forests Forever, Gas Buddy   (04/22)
Pre-Registration Forms were sent home with elementary students this week; secondary students take Pre-Registration Forms home next week. Students whose Pre-Registration Forms are completed accurately and returned will not be required to register in late July!  Confirmation that your child is pre-registered, or not, will be mailed to you with his/her report card when school ends.  If this pre-registration process is effective it will be continued in future years.  MORE PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION  (05/02)
SchoolMatters.com  (04/24)
Subject Area Tests, Apr 26-29  English II, Biology I, US History, Algebra I
Grade Level Testing Program  May 3, 4, and 5; Grades 2-8  Sample items and more...   (04/13)
Subject Area Testing Program  Algebra I, Biology I, English II, U.S. History  Sample items and more...  (04/13) 
Prepare Your Child For Tests   Standardized Test Success   2005 State Assessment, Test Dates
Cool Sites..... DC Physics, MIT Museum, Blue Man Group, The Mash Up Mix, Swimming With the Great Whites, 3D-XPlorMath, Led-Zeppelin, Step Into History, Google Scholar beta, Hunkin's Experiments, Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, Job Interview Tips   (04/09)
BHS Graduate Wins Pulitzer!  (04/05)
Schools Prepare To Cut    Lawmakers Return In May   Session Ends Without Budget   Special Session Needed To Resolve Mississippi Budget  (04/07)
Cool Sites..... New York 100 Years Ago, m:robe Dance Commercials, Who2, Sea Vent Viewer, Giant Steps, Pop A Water Balloon In Space, Spitzer Space Telescope, Art Through A Microscope, Significant Event Imagery  (03/19)
Lawmakers Extend Session (04/06)
Funding Uncertainty Forces School Districts To Delay Hiring Decisions (04/05)
State Budget Update  (04/05)  Legislature Goes Into OT  (04/04)  Budget Process Frustrating (04/04)
Budget Talks Resume  House, Senate $80M Apart  Gov. May Study MAEP  Ed Supporters Rally  Ed Chief: House Proposal   Budget Impasse Reached  House Nixes Gov's Upgrade  (04/02)
Smaller part of budget... (03/25)
House Pleas for Funds  (03/24)
$50 Million Challenge  (03/23)
School Funding Hurdles     Solutions for Ed Funding  (03/22)
Families Face Tuition Hike (03/25)
Tuition increase for 2005-06  (03/18)
Publish or not? (03/25)
2005-2006 Calendar
Schools May Lose $$$   School District Deficit List   K-12 Funding Is In Jeopardy  (03/18)
New Biloxi Voter Information Guide
Senate Passes Ed Bill (03/10)  Underfunding may lead to local tax increase...
Ansel Adams' Photos,  Chill, The Chrysler Building, Piercing The Sky, Listening Adventures, Human Body & Mind (02/26)
Biloxi Schools (PDF FILE)  We are a learning community! (03/14)
Parent-Teacher Conferences     TIME magazine, Feb 21
Eighteen Cadets Receive Humanitarian Award  (02/21)
Schools Start Work On Budgets In Dark     CLARION LEDGER (02/27)
To make our website a bit easier to  use we've revised the format... Use the quick reference (Select A Topic) feature and click "Go".  Please note that the old homepage format, although no longer updated, may be found in the quick reference listed as Old BPS Homepage.
Cool Sites..... Carved Melons, Buoy Ahoy, Winning Shot (MPEG),  Cubeoban, Monopoly Money, Escape Route, WWI Photos, Aviator Visual Effects  (02/11)
Cool Sites..... Eye of Science, Biblical Words Pronunciation Guide, Science Toys, Turning the Pages, Game Garage, Seismic Monitor, Stackopolis   (01/30)
State $$$ Crunch Affects Schools: School Districts May Operate With Deficit, Districts Running Out Of Options, Budget Shortfalls Widespread, No New Taxes Is Latest Whopper, Cupboard Nearly Bare  Cuts Imperil Programs, Schools Face Cuts (01/30)
Mardi Gras Central  (01/08)
State Assessment, Test Dates  (01/17)
Biloxi Schools (NCES, CCD) (12/30)
ACT & SAT Practice Tests (12/12)
Cool Sites.....Harry Potter Pronunciation Guide, Company Name Etymologies, Moscow Metro, Twenty Questions  (01/17)
Cool Sites..... Sherlock Holmes, Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Bulfinch's Mythology, Mythology, Come Fly With Me (01/08)
A Parent's New Year Resolution (12/23)
What is MOLLI?  (12/22)
Sites for the Holidays.....  (12/12)  Homework Help:  1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9  Holiday Fun:  A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H
Term II Exams, grades 7-12, Dec 16-17;  Last Day Before Christmas Holidays; Friday, Regular School Hours, Dec 17
Please be reminded that Friday, Dec. 17, the last day prior to the Christmas Holidays, will be a regular school day.  (The hours were changed from a half day to a regular day as part of the make-up calendar for days lost due to Hurricane Ivan.)  (12/01)
Sites of Interest... For Parents: Middle School Tips, Ready to Learn, Teenagers, ParenTime, Homework,  Parent-Teacher Conference, Tantrums, Kids as Better Students, Helping Kids Get Organized  (12/06)
Sites of Interest...Treasure Chest of Educational Resources (MS Dept of Ed) , History of Biloxi Schools, Getting Involved In Your Child's Education (NEA)  (11/20)
Cool Sites...  Jalopnik, ASL Alphabet, Behind the Name, WhoWhatWhen, Wordsmyth, Bank Notes, Transparent New York, Newseum  (11/26)
Cool Sites... Megapenny Project, Creaturecology, Origami Kaiju, Map Collections, Zen Gardens, Sand Sculpture Photos, ZIP Decoder, Pinball Blizzard, Geography Olympics, iSerenity Environments, End of Existence, History of Gargoyles  (11/06)
Japanese Educators Learn About South Mississippi Schools (11/03)
Gorenflo Open House, Oct 31, 2-4 pm
Daylight Savings Time Ends, Oct 31
Biloxi Public Schools info through the Great Schools website (10/22)
Red Ribbon Week Activities (10/22)
Cool Sites... Space Exploration, Kaleidoscope, Paper Toys, Uncontrol, Guide to Electronic Music, Fun With Words, Interactive Motion Art, Virtual Dali, Mr. Picasso Head, Light Illusions  (10/22)
Return Completed Federal Cards- We must have a completed card for every child!  Deadline is October 22.  (10/02)
Cool Sites... Map Machine, Terra Galleria, Tall Buildings, Lewis & Clark, 50 States, City Data, HRW Atlas, Nobel Prize, RefDesk, Sports Games, Polar Express  (10/02)
Cruisin' the Coast Photos (10/10)
NCLB Report Card  2003
Hurricane Make-Up Days, for students, approved 09/22/04, are:
(1) Friday, September 24
(2) Monday, October 18, and
(3) Monday, March 21.
The state permits two "60% Days" during the school year.  Tuesday, September 14, was declared a 60% Day (early dismissal) due to Hurricane Ivan. The school district originally scheduled the two 60% Days as Friday, December 17, and Tuesday, May 24.  One of these two days must be changed to a regular school day.  That determination will be made at the October Board meeting, October 12. (09/23)
Friday, Sept 24: There IS school today.  This is the first of 3 hurricane (Ivan) make-up days. (09/23)
Hurricane Make-Up Days, for students, approved 09/22/04, are: (1) Friday, September 24
(2) Monday, October 18, and (3) Monday, March 21. The state permits two "60% Days" during the school year.
Tuesday, September 14, was declared a 60% Day (early dismissal) due to Hurricane Ivan.
The school district originally scheduled the two 60% Days as Friday, December 17, and Tuesday, May 24.
One of these two days must be changed to a regular school day.
That determination will be made at the October Board meeting, October 12. (09/23)
Thanks to police officers and firemen who manned shelters and  also to lineman for repairing power lines! (09/17)
As noted on the back cover of Student Handbooks, "make-up days" have been built into the school calendar:
Sept. 24 (FRI), Nov. 22 (MON), Nov. 23 (TUE), Nov. 24 (WED), Feb. 9 (WED). It has not yet been determined exactly
which dates will be used to make up lost days due to Hurricane Ivan.  (09/14)
Hurricane Tips:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8     (09/14)
Remember.........
     (1) Tune in to local news (TV & Radio)
     (2) Read the local newspaper
     (3) We are Biloxi Schools......Harrison County Schools is a different district!  (09/14)
Wed, Sep 15, No School   No decision yet on school Thursday; stay tuned to local news....  (09/14)
Tue, Sep 14, Early Dismissal Times: 
     CNO- 10:30     BHS- 11:10    BJHS- 12:10
     Michel- 12:10               Beauvoir- 12:40
     Gorenflo- 11:25           Jeff Davis- 12:40
     Lopez- 12:40                   Nichols- 11:25
     North Bay- 12:50    Popp's Ferry- 11:25    (09/14)
The YMCA After-School Programs in our schools have been cancelled until further notice.  (09/14)
Football Ticket Sales: Friday, 7:30-Noon, Biloxi High School, Athletic Department (228) 435-6310
Biloxi's Test Scores  (08/26)
What the numbers mean....
School ratings, what they mean (09/10)
District and School Ratings: (09/10)  A-C   C-H   H-L   L-O   O-S   S-Y
State Funding An Issue?  (09/11)   Tough Funding Decisions (09/12)
Hurricane Camille  (08/13)
School Lunch Menu (08/21) Bookmark this webpage for future reference
Parenting Articles (PTA), Kids, School and You, Family Education, Parent Guides, NEA Back to School,   (08/21)
Cool Sites...... Skyscrapers, Enchanted Learning, Time Capsule, SnowFlakes, Leogeo Clock, Sharks, Downfield Strike, Impossible Objects, National Parks, D-Day (08/12)
Football Season Tickets and Big Red Passes on sale at BHS (08/09)
Hurricane Camille  (08/13)
Elementary Zone Exception Notices will go home August 19.  Any parent may request a zone exception for their child(ren) to attend one of three elementary schools: Nichols, Gorenflo, (east Biloxi) or Beauvoir (west Biloxi). For your zone exception request to be considered, it must be returned by the end of the school day on Thursday, August 26. Criteria to determine whether requests are honored or not are noted on the form. Parents will be notified about their request by phone on August 27th or August 30th. (08/13)

School Year 2003-04

Cool Sites...... House Soccer, ShiftedReality, Interactive Spider, Koenigsegg, Serenity Environments, Cluster Balloon, Google Sets, See Lance Ride, Animusic, Vocabula Review, Vitalog, Merriam-Webster, AllPosters, Escher,  Interactive Motion Art, TextArc, PublicRadioFan, Tessellation World, IQ Test, Why Files, Bee Bopper, Cousteau   (06/05)
New Biloxi Football Stadium  (05/17)
Cool Sites...... Love Those Kids, Money Origami, Your Age, 3 Dots, Lava Lamp, The Time Is..., Grow, Senses Challenge, Historic Tale Construction (05/15)
Districts Weigh Options  Education Budget Update  Funding Impact on Schools  Expenditure Analysis  (05/10)
Cool Sites...... Map Machine, Electricity & Magnetism, Play/Create, Alfred Hitchcock, Transform,  (05/01)
District Growth, Zones   (04/24)
Deadline to Return K-8 Summer School Applications, May 12
Helping Your Child Series (04/04)
MCT Tests, Grades 2-8 (04/04)
State Testing Calendar (04/04)
Financial Aid for College  (04/04)
SATP Tests, Grades 9-12 (04/04)
K-3 Reading Guide for Parents (04/04)
Cool Sites...... Amorphoscapes, Darts, Radio Locator, Beatle Tracks, Virtual Studio, Fly Guy  (04/17)
Cool Sites...... Earth/Moon Viewer, Graphical History of Baseball, Visible Earth, Dino Sounds, Space Sounds, Whale Sounds, Storm Sounds, Illustrators, Dogs   (04/03)
F.M. Nichols H.S. Alumni  (03/23)
We're hiring! (01/22)
School Calendar 04-05  (03/13)
Bricks That Bond  (Viewer)
Sports Schedules 03-04
MSFastForward
Magnolia Project
Cool Sites...... 3D Universe, Light Illusions, Microscope Art, Anglo-Australian Observatory, Zero Gravity Balloon Popping, Science Optics, Astronomy Pic of the Day, Interactive Atlas, Paper Airplane    (03/27)
Cool Sites...... Malek Tips, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, UFO Shoot  (03/15)
Photo of Basketball Champs      Indians' Drive to Destiny  (03/17)
State English II Writing Test, Mar 23, State Writing Test, Gr. 4 & 7, Mar 24, State Testing (NRT), Gr. 6, Mar 24-26
State Superintendent's Report  Selected statistical info/reports for schools from school year 02-03  (03/11)
Cool Sites.... Curves, Earth Observing System, CuriousMath, Left Handers, ThinkExist, Pumpkin's Ballade, Astronaut Photography, The Word Detective   (03/06)
BHS Plays for Championship    Riley Ignites Indians   Biloxi Outlasts Murrah  (03/12)
Boys advance In state basketball championship tournament  (03/06)
New Superintendent  (02/27)
Cool Sites... Mardi Gras, Animusic,  Battleship, Crash Down, Phonatix, Those Were The Days, Earth Imaging Center, Satellite Tracker, Maritime History, Trampoline   (02/17)
Budget Cuts, 2004-05: 1, 2, 3, 4  (02/16)
Superintendent Search   (02/03) March 15 is application postmark deadline
Cool Sites... Hurricane Camille Images: 1, 2, 3,  Camille's Track, Mona LipSynch, Yeti Games, Mr. Snoozleberg, Bongo   (02/08)
Parents: Subject Area Tests (SATP)  (01/23)
Cool Sites...  MusicPlasma, Nine Ball, Today's Military, WWII Aerial Archives, Movie Database, New Google Tools, American Chopper, Field Goal  (01/29)
Superintendent Search   (01/23)
Cool Sites... Robootik, Gyro, Morphases, Build a Face, Snowball, Escher Origami, Soccer Shootout, Egg Run, CurveBall, Snowboarding, Cannon Fodder, A-Blast, Ping Pong, Flashxed, Plane Slideshow   (01/20)
District Superintendent to Retire (01/08)
  (12/15)
Cool Sites... NAIS Auto Show,  L.A. Auto Show, N.Y. Auto Show, Houston Auto Show, Geneva Auto Show '03, Alex''s Paper Airplanes, Paper Airplanes, Roto-Copter, Paperang, Mars Exploration Rover Mission  (01/10)
Cool Sites... Great Websites for Kids (ALA), Exploring Leonardo, Volcanoes, World Almanac for Kids, FirstGov for Kids, Ben's Guide to U.S. Government, NASA Earth Observatory,  Orisinal, Tiny Grow, PurePulse, Scotts Lawn & Garden, Bayer Lawn, Garden Center, Penguin Shuffle, Pixel Snow,  Picture Pyramid, Chomp Chomp (12/30)
Cool Sites... Music Mixer, Great Books Online, Classics for Young People, Great Books and Classics, LatinTeach, Western Philosophers, Christmas Fun: 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, Snowglobe,  Dino Viewer, Ping Pong, Sydney Opera House, Jerusalem Archeological Park, U.S. Capitol Virtual Tour,  The White House, Virtual Universe, Taj Mahal, Panoramas, Yellowstone Panorama  (12/17)
Early Dismissal for Students, Dec 19: CNO at 10:30, BHS at 11:10, DuKate, Gorenflo, Popp's Ferry all at 11:25, BJHS, Michel at 12:10, Beauvoir, Jeff Davis, Lopez all at 12:40, North Bay at 12:50
Mississippi Accreditation Ratings   (12/06)
What is "No Child Left Behind"?  (11/28)
Is Mississippi lagging behind on NCLB?
Cool Sites... Prisms, Paradoxes, Brain Bashers, Grey Labyrinth, Sound Mixer, Virtual Drums, Mr. Picasso Head, Surrealism, Field Goals, Dozen, Parent Tips, Financial Aid for College,
Science Fairs: 1, 2, 3   (12/06)
Red Ribbon Winners Honored (12/01)
Cool Sites... Encyclopedia Mythica,  Wheel of Fortune, Catapult, Optical Illusions, Interactive Science (GSA), Your Weight On Other Planets, How Stuff Works, Chem 4 Kids, Cool Science for Curious Kids, The Physics Classroom, Thinking Fountain, The Why? Files, You Try It (11/24)
Schedules: Basketball, Soccer, and more (11/13)
What did CBS News say about us?  (11/17)
Cool Sites... Nova, Soda, Planetarium, Flash Tiles, Fooseball, X-Men Car, Revelate,
Patriotic, Arctic Studies, Scoop CyberSleuth (11/14)
Encyclopedia.com, MSN Learning & Research , Nat'l Center for Educ. Statistics   (11/06)  
Cool Sites... Federal Student Aid, Internet Guide, Yoshi 1, Yoshi 2, Yoshi 3, Yoshi 4, Yoshi 5, Newsplayer  (11/06)
Functional Literacy Exam, Nov 11-12
IMAGES of Biloxi  (10/23)
Census 2000 Data: Mississippi, Harrison County, Biloxi  (10/23)
Cool Sites... CBS News, ABC News, NBC News, FOX News, CNN, WLOX 13, TIME Magazine, Newsweek Magazine, Cyber Kids, Sports Illustrated for Kids, TIME for Kids, Kids' Castle, Sports Illustrated, National Geographic, Odyssey Magazine, Yahoo! Games  (10/31)
Cool Sites.... Federal Student Aid, Scoop Cybersleuth's Internet Guide, Ben & Jerry's Halloween,  Halloween Kids, Halloween (NASA), Everything Halloween, Halloween Safety Tips, Halloween Greeting Cards, More Greeting Cards, Boo-Grams  (10/24)
Daylight Savings Time Ends, Sun., Oct 26
Cool Sites.... MiniGolf, Pumpkin Carving, Alphabet Evolution, Sorting People, Slingshot, Boring, James Derk (computers), John Rosemond (parenting), Partnership for a Drug-Free America, The Princeton Review, FastWeb, FinAid!,  Special Numbers, Age Calculator (10/13)
Parent Report Card Conference- Gr K-6, 10:00-6:00 and Gr 7-12, 11:00-7:00; Parents are required to stop by their child's school and conference with their child's teacher(s) to receive their child's report card, spring test results, and NCLB Report Card. (09/23)
Great Schools.net
Cool Sites....ACT, Brain Games, Encyclopedia Britannica, HistoryWired, Kings List, Museum of Unnatural History, Salary.com, Yuckiest Site  (10/06)
Accountability 2003  (09/23)
Cool Sites....Chateau Meddybemps Reaction Time, Porsche Selector, Fact Monster, Virtual Body, Escher For Real, World Sunlight Map, and Telescope  (09/28)
Football Internet Broadcast (column on the right)  We're  broadcasting the BHS-Moss Point  football game over the internet.  Comments?
NCLB 2003 Accountability Results This data will be used to construct the school district's No Child Left Behind Report Card.(09/12)
Cool Sites... Relativity, Drift, and Cats Game (09/16)
North Bay no longer option for tuition students for the remainder of the 2003-04 school year;
no decision made yet for 2004-05 school year.   (09/11)
Unofficial School/District Ratings (09/04)
State Reports on Progress Vary (09/05)
10 Ways to Help Your Child (09/07)
No Child Left Behind Overview (09/07)
35th Annual PDK/Gallup Poll  (09/02)
Cool Sites... Letterscapes, Mutant Digital Toy, 3D Maze Generator, Clinger, Freefall Lab, Make A Quake, and Aaarrrggg   (09/02)
Our Latest Test Scores  (08/16/03)
State's Best & Worst in Reading & Math...  Lopez, Gorenflo, DuKate, Beauvoir among the BEST!
Subject Test Scores
State Scores
Chartwell is new food service vendor
Old photos of Biloxi, Thanks to Burke, '65
Special Report: Testing Clarion Ledger (08/15)
Construction Photos  of Gorenflo and Nichols Elementary Schools (08/15)
     GORENFLO                 NICHOLS       
Cameras in the Classroom USA Today

School Year 2002-03

Tips for the First Day of School, Life Advice,  Smarter Kids, Kid Source, Pro Teacher, Parent Tips (08/03)
Education World's Parent Center (06/30)
No Child Left Behind  What is it? How does it affect my child? FAQs   (06/28)
Cool Sites.... Beat Box DJ Mixer, Vectorpark, Free Throw, Chess Tutorial, Black Dog's Math & Science, Social Studies   (08/03)
Cool Sites.... Trip Planner, Tinker Ball, Playing With Time, How Stuff Works, Harry Potter, The Harry Potter Lexicon, Hogwarts, J.K. Rowling (07/07)
Cool Sites.... Typer Shark, WhoWhatWhen, Cool Clock,  Infrared Zoo, Breakout 360, Your Cancer Risk, GeoSpy, Measure 4 Measure, Algebra Help, MapQuest, Dr. Christie, CubeBuster, Battleships, Create Bands  (06/22)
Cool Sites.... Minority Report Vehicles, National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Preparedness, Thinks, Cut-The-Knot, SIRTF's Kidszone, Ask Jeeves, Illusions, Yahooligans' Sports (06/09)
Summer School, grades 9-12, has been cancelled.  There were not enough students registered (June 16-17)  for
the classes that were offered. (06/17)
Reminder: All student fees/fines/charges (Library, Cafeteria, Fundraisers, Textbooks, etc.) must be paid before taking final exams, receiving report cards, and processing school records (05/15)
Mrs. Melissa Nance, Principal, DuKate Elementary School, has been selected Administrator of the Year by the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce (06/02)
Cool Sites.... Mt. Everest Panorama, Jurassic Park Institute, World Flag Database, Healthy Pet, Father's Day, and MythWeb (05/27)
MDE Teacher Exchange, Computer  "How To's...", MDE Annual Report, MS Definition of "Highly Qualified Teacher", Mississippi's NCLB Plan,   (05/05)
Cool Sites.... Kids and the Internet, Pop Cap, Responsive Face, Slot Cars, MJ Dance Routines, Smashing, Supreme Golf, Things to Do This Summer, Harrison County Library System, Local Attractions (05/15)
Cool Sites....  Mastermind, BoohBah, Questions Parents Ask About Schools, Summer Fun, McD's Trip Planner, Panda Cam, What does your name mean?  (05/05)
College-bound juniors/seniors (05/05)
Summer School Applications, 9-12 now available to students/parents (05/02)
State of the Coast Economy (05/02)
Moment of Remembrance (05/01)
Cool Sites.... MS Dept of Health, Ohr-O'Keefe Museum, Video (FLASH6 ), Military Front for Families, Space Penguin (04/25/03)
City of Biloxi recognizes Ruth Hunt, district Historian, and Biloxi High School JROTC for volunteer service READ IT (05/01/03)
Congratulations to Leo Seal Award Winners: Lisa Marie Lee (Jeff Davis), Karrol Sovell (DuKate), and Connie Sturgill (DuKate)
History of Biloxi
2003-04 School Calendar (04/11/03)
Cool Sites..... Brain Pop, Earth Observatory, NY Times Learning Network, MS Dept of Marine Resources, MS Tide, Sun, Moon Tables, Internet Public Library, Top 100 Websites, Mississippi (04/12/03)
Danielle Chemerys, BHS student, named 2003 ACTE Career Technical Student of the Year (04/04/03)
Pamela Jones,, BHS History teacher, named Mississippi Skills USA-VICA Advisor of the Year (04/04)
Todd Boucher, BHS History teacher, named Mississippi History Day Teacher of Merit (04/04)
Jane Lamb, BHS Cooperative Education teacher, State Career Technical Educator of Year (04/04)
Joyce Christian, Gorenflo Elementary Nurse, named State School Nurse of the Year (04/04)
Cool Sites... Paper Airplanes, Chart Jungle, Science Projects, USDE Publications (04/01/03)
Affirmative Parenting (03/20)  No Child Left Behind (USDE) (03/12)  Parent Relations (MDE) (03/12/03)
Jessica Young, Michel 7th Grade, declared winner of State Spelling Bee more...  (03/26)
Cool Sites..... The Game Room, Kaleidoscope, Kaleidoscope II, Snowflakes (03/12)
New National Board Certified Staff (01/16/03)
FAQs re: No Child Left Behind Act (01/17/03)
For security purposes, individuals desiring access to the BHS campus (students, parents, guardians, visitors) are required to have a parking sticker on their vehicle.  Drivers of vehicles without the parking sticker must deposit their driver's license with the security officer on duty  until they exit the campus. Stickers may be purchased for $3 from Mrs. McFall. (02/28/03)
ACT American College Test (02/19/03)
Cool Sites.....  (02/14/03)
Scoop, Math & Science Gateway, USDE Publications, Exploratorium Observatory, Quintessential Careers, College Is Possible
Cool Sites.....  (01/24/03)
Vision & Art, Mapping Your Future, B.J.Pinchbeck's Homework Helper, TIME for Kids
Cool Sites.....  (01/04/03) Parent Soup, Parent News, SportServer, Grey Labyrinth, No Child Left Behind Act, PBS, FinAid!, Encyclopedia.com
Cool Sites.....  (11/14/02) Exploratorium, WLOX, Campus Tours, Homework Central, Ask Dr. Math,  TIME for Kids, NASA
Great Schools.net (11/03/02)
Your child's grades, attendance, and discipline history by telephone or internet.... anytime, anywhere! (11/11/02)MS ONLINE LEARNING INSTITUTE (10/03/02)
Swim Team State Champs! (11/03/02)
Mississippi Report Card (11/03/02)  Requires Adobe Acrobat  (free!) to view
Hurricane Make-Up Days The School Board approved the following four (4) days below as make-up days: Wednesday, November 27; Thursday, January 2; Friday, January 3; Saturday, January 4.  Make-up days are regular school hours. (10/14/02)
Tour for new BHS: Saturday, October 12, 10:00-1:00 (09/30/02)
Photos: New BHS, Click here  Nichols & Gorenflo Click here  then click on Biloxi Photo Gallery
New Start/End Times for Biloxi High School and North Bay Elementary: BHS..... Begin 7:10, End 2:20 (as of 09/23/02); North Bay.....Begin 8:50, End 3:50 (as of 09/30/02).  The changes reflect efforts to facilitate smoother transportation flow for students in grades K-12.  Only BHS and North Bay are affected. (09/23/02)
Please note that picture IDs are now required of adults checking students out of school. (09/05/02)
IMPACT & MACS: www.collegesavingsmississippi.com Toll Free 1-800-987-4450 (posted 9/4/02)
North Bay Elementary School (Guild Hardy Associates Architects, PA) has been declared an Education Design Showcase Award Winner.  School Planning & Management and the Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI) have developed the Impact on Learning Awards to recognize educational facilities that solve real-world problems with design, engineering and technology solutions. (posted 8/2/02)
The Impact on Learning Awards focus on specific solutions to design challenges - a cafeteria design, for instance, that reduces noise levels; a commons area that is both safe and inviting; a building designed to save energy and protect the environment; furniture and equipment that enhance teaching; or classrooms designed to accommodate technology. (posted 7/10/02)
The Mississippi Report Card 2000-01 was released May 17, 2002. (posted 5/24/02)
Introduction and explanation of terms related to the Mississippi Report Card, 2000-01
Mrs. Jennifer King, first grade teacher at Jeff Davis Elementary School, has been recognized as a recipient of the Leo W. Seal Teacher Recognition Awards.  Five teachers from the coastal counties are recognized annually by Hancock Bank for this honor and selection is based on teaching and leadership skills in the classroom. http://www.sunherald.com/mld/thesunherald/news/local/3211322.htm
Summer School 2002 will be offered to students in grades K - 8 who meet the following eligibility requirements: (1) Students in grades K - 6 are eligible to participate if they have a "C" average or below for the first semester and the third term on their report card.  (2) Students in grades 7 - 8 are eligible if they are not promotable because they did not pass English and/or Math.

Invitations to participate in summer school will go home with eligible students on April 29.  The invitations must be completed and returned no later than May 7.  Forms returned after May 7 will not be considered or accepted.

Summer School 2002, located at Jeff Davis Elementary School (behind McDonald's Restaurant on Pass Road), will begin on June 19 and end on July 17; July 4 is a national holiday.  Students who miss more than one (1) day of summer school will be dropped from the program unless the absences are covered by a note from the doctor/dentist.

Students who live more than one (1) mile from Jeff Davis Elementary School will be provided bus transportation to and from school.  Lunch will be provided daily at no charge.   There is no charge to attend summer school.

This program focuses on reading instruction only in grades K - 6 using Project Read, a multisensory reading strategy.  Participation in Summer School 2002 for students in grades K - 6 has absolutely no bearing on the student's promotion to the next grade.  The goal of the program is to make the student a more effective reader. 

Participation in Summer School 2002 for students in grades 7 - 8 will have a bearing on their promotion or non-promotion to the next grade.  Last year more than 20 students were promoted to the next grade because they mastered skills necessary for promotion to the next grade.

Summer School will not be available for students in grade 9 - 12 this summer.  Students in these grades should check with neighboring school districts about summer school opportunities.

Summer School 2002 is funded by the Biloxi Public Schools and the City of Biloxi.  (posted 04/11/02)

The choirs of Biloxi High School competed in the American Choral Director Association's
State Choral Competition at Pearl High School, Pearl, Mississippi, on March 26.  The choirs
received three "Superior" ratings and three "Excellent" ratings at the competition. 
(posted 03/27/02)
A grade 7 orientation (for next year's seventh grade students) has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 26, at Michel Junior High School.   Michel will serve as school for all seventh grade students in school year 2002-03.   The orientation will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be hosted by the principal, Ms. Pamela Manners.  Ms. Manners and other school personnel will be available to answer your questions related to seventh grade.  The orientation will last approximately 1 hour.   (posted 03/15/02)
A grade 8 and 9 orientation (for next year's eighth and ninth grade students) has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 26, at Biloxi High School.   The current Biloxi High School will serve as the district's Biloxi Junior High School for all eighth and ninth grade students in school year 2002-03.  The orientation will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be hosted by the principal, Mr. Charles Benton.  Mr. Benton and other school personnel will be available to answer your questions related to eighth grade and ninth grade.  The orientation will last approximately 1 1/2 hour.   (posted 03/15/02)
Tips for taking tests  (posted 03/14/02)
Things parents should know about testing  (posted 03/14/02)
Registration information, dates, and deadlines for school year 2002 - 03
have been posted for your reference.  (posted 03/14/02)
Fernwood Junior High School's Mixed Choir and Girl's Choir received "Superior" ratings at the District VIII M.M.E.A. Choral Competition conducted in Moss Point, Mississippi, on February 21, 2002.  Superior ratings entitle choirs to participate in the annual State Choral Competition in Pearl, Mississippi, on April 8.   (posted 03/20/02)
The choirs of Biloxi High School competed in American Choral Director Association's District VIII Choral Competition at the Perkinston Campus of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College on Tuesday, February 19, 2002. The choirs received five superiors, and one excellent in competition. The students also received a rating of excellent in sight-reading. (posted 02/22/02)
Biloxi Public Schools recently received recognition from the Office of the State Auditor for exemplary stewardship of fixed asset management and for compliance in fixed assets reporting in accordance with the state law.   (posted 02/22/02)
Spring 2002 Testing Dates:
    Functional Literacy Exam (FLE) Retest - March 5, 6      Make-Up - March 7
    Subject Area Testing - English II Writing - March 19     Make-Up - March 20
    Grade Level Testing - Writing (Gr. 4 & 7) - March 20     Make-Up - March 25
    Grade Level Testing - NRT (Gr. 5 & 8) - March 21, 22     Mark-Up - March 25
    MS-CPAS Testing - 2nd Year Vocational Students (BHS) - April 9, 10
    Subject Area Testing - Algebra I, Biology I, U. S. History from 1877, English II
       Algebra I - April 23           Make-Up - April 29
       Biology - April 24             Make-Up - April 29
       U.S. History - April 25       Make-Up - April 29
       English II - April 26           Make-Up - April 29
    Grade Level Testing - Grades 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 - May 7, 8, 9      Make-Up - May 10
    (posted 02/22/02)

The School Board recently approved new graduation requirements that will be phased in over the next several years. A more comprehensive table of the requirements may be found
in the Program of Studies 2002-2003  that will be issued to students in grades 8-11 in early February. (Posted 01/31/02)

Questions related to these graduation requirements should be directed to the school counselor or school principal.