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The ULTIMATE Back to School Guide

Your Guide for All Things Back to School in Gulfport & surrounding Areas!!

By Ariel Chamberlain, Macaroni Kid Gulfport-Biloxi Publisher July 3, 2023

With a little over a month left of summer, it’s time to start getting ready to head back to school. We know it can be a little overwhelming so to take a little of the stress away we have complied THE ULTIMATE BACK TO SCHOOL GUIDE! In this guide you will find supply lists, helpful tips, afterschool events, and even recipes for weeknight meals!

Be sure and check back often. We will be adding more information weekly!


Gulfport School District – First Day July 21

28th Street Elementary

Anniston Elementary

Bayou View Elementary

Bayou Middle View School

Gulfport Central Middle School

Pass Road Elementary

West Elementary School

Pass Christian School District – First Day July 28th 

DeLisle Elementary School

Pass Christian Elementary 

Pass Christian Middle School 

Bay St. Louis - Waveland District – First Day July 31st  

North Bay Elementary School 

Waveland Elementary School  

Bay Waveland Middle School 

Hancock County School District – First Day July 28th  

East Hancock Elementary

Hancock North Central Elementary

South Hancock Elementary

West Hancock Elementary

Hancock Middle School 

Biloxi School District – First Day July 27th  

Back Bay Elementary

Gorenflo Elementary

Nichols Elementary

North Bay Elementary

Popp’s Ferry Elementary

Biloxi Upper Elementary

Harrison Country School District – First Day August 4th

Bel-Aire Elementary 

Crossroads Elementary

Diberville Elementary

Harrison Central Elementary

Lizana Elementary

Lyman Elementary

Orange Grove Elementary

Pineville Elementary 

River Oaks Elementary

Saucier Elementary

Three Rivers Elementary

Woolmarket Elementary

Creekbend Elementary & Middle

Diberville Middle

North Gulfport Elementary & Middle

North Woolmarket Elementary & Middle 

West Harrison Middle 

West Wortham Elementary & Middle

Long Beach School District – First Day July 27th 

Harper McCaughan Elementary

Long Beach Middle School

Thomas L. Reeves Elementary

W.J. Quarles Elementary

Gautier-Pascagoula School District – First Day July 20th 

Arlington Elementary

Beach Elementary

Central Elementary

Cherokee Elementary

College Park Elementary

Eastlawn Elementary

Gautier Elementary

Jackson Elementary

Lake Elementary 

Martin Bluff Elementary

Singing River Academy

Trent Lott Academy

Colmer Middle School 

Gautier Middle School

Moss Point School District – First Day July 20th 

Kreole Elementary School

Escatawpa Upper Elementary 

Magnolia Middle School 


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4 Delicious and Nutritious Breakfast Ideas On Those Busy Mornings

What Your Younger Kids Need To Know As School Starts

7 Practical Ways To Prepare Your Child For Pre-K and Kindergarten

School Bus Safety

Back to School Tips for Students Who Need Extra Support

7 Tips to Prepare Your Child for Middle School

Back to School Time and Social Media Safety

How Remind Online Tutoring Helped My Kids Brush Up on Math

Foods that Make the Grade: Bento Box School Lunch Ideas

Pack a Smile for Lunch!


Make Your Own Healthy Granola

Fruit & Veggie Flower Snack and Dip Options

Apple Nachos

Fall Treat: Apple Cider Floats

Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies are Jam-tastic


A Flavorful Twist on Taco Night: Grilled Pork Tacos & Pineapple Slaw

Baked Chicken Chimichangas Your Family is Sure to Love

Easy Slow Cooker Potato Soup With Just 6 Ingredients

Charcuterie Boards a No-Fuss Dinner For Those Busy Weeknights

5 Easy Dinners to Make with a Rotisserie Chicken 🍗

Easiest Ever BBQ Pulled Pork

Pizza Meatballs - The Ultimate Comfort Food!


2023 After School Activities Guide

What Age Should My Child Start Playing Sports?

HOW SPORTS HELP KIDS WITH THEIR ACADEMICS

Choosing Sports for Kids: A How-to Guide for Parents


Check out our calendar! 

Check back often for more lessons, activities, & classes! Our calendar is updated weekly. 


Free Back-to-School Printables to Celebrate that First Day

Free Printables! Brighten Your Child's Day With a Love Note


Have an awesome idea for our Back to School Guide? Have a business that would be great fit for the guide? Want to sponsor the guide and get your business info in front of ALL of our subscribers? Email me at mackidgulfport@macaronikid.com.