Updated May 1, 2013
 

To help expedite your registration process, a Registration Form is being provided online. You can fill out the form online, print it and bring it with you on registration day. To see the form, click here.

Dates, times of registration

Registration for parents/guardians of all students planning to attend Biloxi Public Schools takes place Tuesday and Wednesday, July 23 and 24, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school your child will be attending.
   

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

       --- Automobile registration

       --- 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 Office.

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 1125, 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, 2013.

Students entering first grade must be 6 on or before Sept. 1, 2013.

   School Supplies

Click on the school below to print a list of the school supplies:

Gorenflo

Jeff Davis

North Bay

Popp's Ferry

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 23-24 registration times; they must register their children no later than Wednesday, July 31, for children to attend the first day of school, Tuesday, Aug. 6.

 Those parents who are unable to register their children on or before Wednesday, July 31 must pick up registration packets for their children on Thursday, Aug. 1, and return the completed packets on Friday, Aug. 2 for processing. The first day of school for these late registrants is Friday, Aug. 9.

Other things you should know

Fines: 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.

High school parking: 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.

Home schooling: 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 1125, for instructions before registration.

Medication: If your child is prescribed medication that must be taken at school, click here.

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