Here’s what you need to know about registering for Biloxi Public Schools:

Dates, times of registration

    Registration for parents of all students planning to attend Biloxi Public Schools takes place Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, July 21, 22 or 23, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school your child will be attending.

Two types of proof of residency

     The biggest change this year is that parents of all students must show two types of proof of residency at the time of registration.

     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.

Which school your child will attend

    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 david.spinks@biloxischools.net.

    You can also view a school zone map by clicking here.

    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.

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.

    New students in grades 8-12 can speed their registration by providing an unofficial transcript from the school last attended.

Age requirements

    Students entering kindergarten must be 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2008.

    Students entering first grade must be 6 on or before Sept. 1, 2008

A few words about late registration

    Parents are encouraged to register their children during the July 21-23 registration times. However, those parents who are unable to register their children on those dates must register their children on Monday or Tuesday, Aug. 4 or 5, and return the completed packets on Wednesday, Aug. 6 for processing. The first day of school for late registrants is Friday, Aug. 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 Aug. 1, 2008.

     --- New students will receive their schedule on the first day of school, Thursday, August 7.

    --- Students in grades 10-12 who wish to purchase parking decals at registration must present a license tag receipt and proof of insurance.  Parking decals are $5 each. 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.

To see a 2008-09 school calendar, click here