28th Street Elementary

"The family nights at 28th Street are so much fun. My children and I make it to as many as possible. This week Mayor Schloegel, Councilman Casey, and other presenters took part in the program. To top it off, Coach Calhoun for Move to Learn was there to get everyone up and exercising together. We loved it."

"The Gulfport schools have been blazing the trail for the state of MS by being the only school district in the state to fully implement the Common Core State Standards on behalf of the state department of ed. The teachers have received statewide and local notoriety for their efforts. Two members of the instructional department were selected to serve on the state's national PARCC team. Our district is progressive; for example, all 9th-10th grade students have been provided en e-reader to lighten the load of the book bags. Other technological advances are being made available to our teachers, students, and principals. All core classes have interactive whiteboards. We have redesigned our high school to give students career-based opportunities and early college experience during their junior and senior years. The arts are important to developing a well-rounded student. Our music programs (band, choir, and strings) are among the best in the country and world! How do I know? We continue to win sweepstakes awards each year and have been invited to Disney and Germany to showcase our talents! Athletics? We are the home of state champions in soccer, basketball, and weight lifting. Our Marine ROTC teaches leadership and continues to win state and regional competitions as well. We hold ourselves and our students to high levels of excellence. Gulfport is a great education destination! SN: Those of us who work for the district may bring our children with us if we live out of district. I'm proud to say, we chose GSD. Best decision we could have made. My children's feeder pattern: West-Gulfport Central Middle-Gulfport High led my sons to honors programs and academic scholarships. This school is no exception! High standards coupled with hard work leads to a successful child."

"I enjoy working for the Gulfport Schools District in the child nutrition dept, and my granddaughter is in the school system. She enjoys going to school here and she eats our cafeteria food which is nutricious. Alot of my family work here and they all eat in the cafeteria."

"I feel that the Gulfport School District is forward thinking. The technology and participation in state pilot programs puts them in the forefront of MS education. The children will certainly be more ready to compete on the world stage with the opportunities that have been given them."

"I am a staff member at 28th street elementary school. I love eating lunch here because the food is great."

"This school adheres to all the strict requirements of the USDA when preparing/serving their meals."

"I am on the staff in the cafeteria at 28th street elementary and I eat lunch there every day because the food is great because we are great cooks."

"I work in the Finance Department at the Gulfport School District and the staff does an excellent job of managing records and people with the goal to doing what is best for the children."

"Working at 28th Street Elementary is a rewarding, satisfying job which I absolutely love. All the students know how much the teachers love them and want what is best for them. The whole faculty and staff work very hard at ensuring the students are getting fun, engaging lessons that promote a love of learning. Our students are growing in reading, writing, and math. They are accepting the challenges we present to them with a positive attitude and are not afraid to try. I am so proud of all the students at 28th Street Elementary! The Buccaneers are Anchored in Excellence!"

"I volunteer at this school in the BOOST program. I am so impressed with this program and the entire staff. They welcome me and make me feel like part of the staff. It is a beautiful school with a very caring staff."