2024-2025

Gulfport High School is proud to announce our 2024 National Merit Semi-Finalists!

The 2023 PSAT/NMSQT served as an initial screen of over 1.3 million entrants to the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. The Selection Index scores of students who met program participation requirements were used to designate a pool of more than 16,000 Semifinalists on a state allocation basis. Semifinalists are the highest scorers in each of the 50 states and represent less than one percent of each state’s high school seniors. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for over 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $30 million that will be offered next spring.

Congratulations to these 7 students who excel in all aspects of high school and are in the ACT 30 club: Cooper B., Carter C., Marcus J., Lauren N., Jackson P., Elizabeth W., and Journey W.

Congratulations to the following students for National Recognition in the 2024 Program Scholars through College Board. These students were in the top 10% among PSAT test-takers in the 11th grade in Mississippi. Students receive distinction as National Recognition Program Award Recipients for First Generation Scholars, African-American Scholars, Latino/Hispanic Scholars, or Rural High School Scholars. GHS is proud to recognize these six students for their hard work and dedication to their continued academic success.

Gulfport High School's August Teacher of the Month is Ms. Angie Estrada! Ms. Estrada has a passion for teaching that is unmatched! She always has the best attitude and is eager to help in any situation. Ms. Estrada's energy in the classroom is contagious and keeps her students on their toes. Thank you, Ms. Estrada, for making GHS better!

Gulfport High would like to thank Dr. Vernon Beamon and Dr. Rainna Bahadur for sponsoring this year's Teacher of the Month!

This week's Admiral Spotlight recognizes three students who went out of their way to help keep our campus clean! Thank you students for respecting our campus and doing the right thing even when you think people are not watching!

Coach Antonini was the Staff Spotlight this week nominated by the admin team because he always has a positive attitude and is willing to help wherever needed!

Congratulations to Lily T. for reaching her 1000th Career Assist for the Lady Admirals Volleyball team! GHS is so proud of you, Lily!

Student's in Mr. Stokley's Earth Science class built solar ovens and made s'mores! Students learned how different materials attract heat and how to capture the heat to cook the s'mores.

Mrs. Flores's Biology students incubated chicken eggs which hatched one day before the storm. The students were able to witness successful hatches and understand more about the incubation process.

Application for membership in the Mayor's Youth Council is open to any 11th grade students who attend high school or reside within the geographic boundaries of the City of Gulfport. Applicants must be a high school junior (11th grade) or the equivalent for students learning at home. Applicants should be students who are potential or emerging leaders that have a desire to learn more about the community and strive for excellence. New members may not have previously served on the GMYC.

This application is DUE by Friday, September 27, by NO LATER than 5:00 PM.

Beginning this year, all secondary students are allowed parent notes to excuse up to 3 days per semester. For the note to excuse an absence, it must be received with 3 days of the student's return to school. Doctor excuses and other legal reasons are still allowed and should be submitted in a timely manner upon the student's return. After 4 unexcused absences in any class, the student will be in jeopardy of losing credit in that course.

September 16-20: Exam Week

September 23-October 4: Fall Intersession

Monday, October 7: Term 2 Begins

Thursday, October 10: Report Cards Distributed 2nd Block

Monday, October 21: Jostens Senior Presentation (2nd Block)

Tuesday, October 29: Application Day

Please see below for the updated counselor breakdown for this school year.

Being on time to class is important! When students are late to class, they miss valuable information and disrupt the learning environment for others. If students are tardy, they must receive a tardy slip from an administrator or the office. After 3 unexcused tardies in a 9 weeks, the student will receive after-school detention. The first bell rings at 8:20, meaning students are tardy if not in their 1st block by 8:25.

Dr. Rachel Gibson, Principal

John Archie, 9th Grade Principal

Jennifer Hornback, Career and Technical Education Director

Dr. Josh Broussard, Assistant Principal

Sabrina Reid, Assistant Principal

Josh Lindsey, Curriculum and Assistant Administrator

The mission of the Gulfport School District is to inspire each student to become a problem solver, lifelong learner, and productive member of society.

The Gulfport School District does not discriminate on the basis of color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in the provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities or benefits. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding the non-discrimination policies of the above mentioned entities. Dr. Michael Tatum, Assistant Superintendent of Personnel