Updated July 21, 2011
 

Dates, times of registration

    Registration for parents/guardians of all students planning to attend Biloxi Public Schools takes place Wednesday and Thursday, July 20 and 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school your child will be attending.

     Grades 9-12   Biloxi High School                (228) 435-6105
     Grades 6-8     Biloxi Junior High School   (228) 435-1421
     Grades K-5     Gorenflo Elementary           (228) 436-5145
                              Jeff Davis Elementary         (228) 436-5110
                               North Bay Elementary         (228) 435-6166
                               Popp's Ferry Elementary   (228) 436-5135
     Lopez School (Alternative)                          (228) 432-7783
 

Two types of proof of residency

     Parents of all students who are registering in Biloxi Schools must show two current proofs of residency at the time of registration. (Utility bills should be dated June or July.)

     Among the types that are allowed (remember, two types are required):

       --- Utility bills (water, gas, electric)

       --- Driver’s license listing present address

       --- Voter precinct identification

       --- Automobile registration

       --- Filed Homestead Exemption application form

       --- Mortgage documents or property deed, apartment or home lease. 

       --- Parents living in KAFB housing may present a copy of their housing assignment from Keesler's Housing Authority.

Requirements for new students

    In addition to the two types of proof of residency, parents of new students must provide these documents:

        (1) certified copy of the student’s birth certificate,

        (2) Certificate of Immunization issued by the state of Mississippi, and

        (3) the student’s Social Security Number.
Students must produce an official transcript from the
school last attended in order for classes to be scheduled.


Students who received special services and have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) from their previous school should contact Mr. Steve Huckaby for further instructions: (228) 435-4600, or steve.huckaby@biloxischools.net.

Which elementary school your child will attend

    To see a detailed map of attendance zones for the district's four elementary schools, click here. The elementary school your child will attend is determined by the zone in which you reside.

    Biloxi has one junior high school and one high school. However, if you are unsure which elementary school zone you live in, you can call the Student Services office at (228) 374-1810, extension 125, or you can e-mail aimee.brown@biloxischools.net.

    Biloxi residents living north of I-10, (and south of I-10 in some areas such as Eagle Point) although now part of the city of Biloxi, do not reside in the Biloxi Public School District.  These residents are in the Harrison County School District  Students living in this area of the city may attend Biloxi Public Schools on a tuition basis.
 

Age requirements

    Students entering kindergarten must be 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2011.

    Students entering first grade must be 6 on or before Sept. 1, 2011.

   School Supplies
   To see the list of supplies that students in Grades K-5 will need, click on the appropriate link:

Gorenflo Elementary

Jeff Davis Elementary

North Bay Elementary

Popp's Ferry Elementary

   The list of school supplies for those attending Grades 6-12 will be distributed to students during the first few days of school.

A few words about late registration: Parents are strongly encouraged to register their children during the July 20-21 registration times; they must register their children no later than Friday, July 29, for children to attend the first day of school, Thursday, August 4.
 
   Late Registration, Important Note: Those parents who are unable to register their children on or prior to Friday, July 29, must pick up registration packets for their children on Monday or Tuesday, August 1 or 2, and return the completed packets on Wednesday, August 3 for processing. The first day of school for these late registrants is Monday, August 8.

Other things you should know

     --- Returning students will not be permitted to complete registration until they have satisfied any outstanding fines, fees or other charges from previous school years; they also will not be allowed to register until all required information has been provided.

    --- Change of course selections by new students must be made on or before Friday, July 29, 2011. 
            (The deadline for returning students was April 15, 2011.)

     --- New students will receive their schedule on the first day of school, Thursday, August 4.

    --- Students in grades 9-12 who wish to purchase parking decals at registration must present a license tag receipt and proof of insurance.  Parking decals are $5. Students who operate a motorized vehicle on campus are subject to the district's drug testing policy.

    --- Students who are entering the Biloxi Public School District from a home-schooled or unaccredited setting should contact the Student Services office, (228) 374-1810 extension 125, for instructions before registration.

2011-12 School Calendar