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.